Lindsay Barron serves as the Director of Policy and Planning for the Department for Children and Families (DCF), Family Services Division (FSD). Lindsay has been working in child welfare policy and practice for approximately 15 years. Lindsay supports policy development, implementation of new practices, and the upkeep of current policies/practices in Vermont’s child protection and juvenile justice system. Lindsay oversees the Policy & Planning Leadership Team within FSD, which consists of policy, legislative work, communications, quality assurance, system of care teams (foster and kinship care, interstate compacts, permanency planning, and post-permanency services), and practice subject matter experts (prevention, child safety, staff safety, domestic violence, and tribal engagement). Lindsay received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Duquesne University. Lindsay is originally from a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now lives in Malletts Bay in Colchester with her dog, Ollie.
