Substantiated reports of child abuse and neglect may result in involvement from the Vermont Department for Children and Families – Family Services Division (commonly referred to as DCF). Types of involvement include:
- Protective custody, when a child is placed with a relative or foster family
- Conditional custody, when the child is in the custody of a parent or relative with DCF supervision and services to ensure the child’s safety
- Family support, when DCF provides support to families without court involvement
The chart below shows the number of cases by type of DCF involvement.
Data note: Custody cases and conditional custody cases are reflective of a child count, whereas family support cases reflect a family count.
Data Source
Vermont Department for Children and Families. FSD Quarterly Management Reports, Q3 annually. Data provided by the Division Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Related Indicators
Children under 9 in out-of-home protective custody – The indicator chart shows the number of children under 9 by age group in out-of-home protective custody.
Related Indicators
Children Living in Kinship Care – The indicator chart shows the percentage of children living in a household with a grandparent or other relative as the head of household.