BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

Amy's Armoire

Foster/Adopt/Kin Clothing Closet & Resource Center — Donate or Volunteer · Statewide

A Barre, VT thrift shop and resource center founded by foster/adoptive parents that recycles clothing for Vermont foster/adopt/kin children and youth, staffed by volunteers, and provides material-donation receipts.

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NFI Vermont

Become a Foster Parent with NFI VT (Therapeutic Foster Care) · Statewide

Private agency recruiting and training treatment/therapeutic foster parents in Vermont. NFI approves and operates its own licensed foster homes, requiring an in-person interview, application, fingerprint-based background checks, home study, and training course before approval; ongoing support provided via case managers and a Foster Parent Resource Coordinator.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families

Become a Foster Parent (Foster A Child In State Custody) · Statewide

Official DCF Family Services Division page for people who want to become licensed foster parents in Vermont. Explains ongoing need for foster families (infants, teens, sibling groups, LGBTQ youth, kids with complex medical/developmental needs), eligibility (21+, single/married/partnered/civil union, must meet VT foster home licensing requirements), and how to start: complete the Foster Care Inquiry Form or call the local Family Services District Office and ask for the Resource Coordinator.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families

Vermont Foster Home Licensing Requirements & District Offices · Statewide

Official DCF PDF 'Provide Foster Care' outlining eligibility to become a foster parent (age 21+, marital status flexibility, must meet licensing requirements) and listing all Family Services District Office phone numbers statewide for people beginning the application/licensing process.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families

Adopt A Waiting Child · Statewide

Official DCF page describing adoption of children from Vermont's foster care system through Project Family (a DCF partnership). States there are about 80 children waiting for adoptive families on any given day, most school-aged, many with special needs or sibling groups. Explains eligibility and how to contact Project Family to start the adoption process.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families

Kinship Care In Vermont · Statewide

Official DCF page explaining kinship care in Vermont (relatives/family friends caring for a child voluntarily or through court order), with links to guidance publications ('A Child You Know May Need Temporary Care,' 'A Guide for Foster & Kinship Foster Families in Vermont') and a direct referral to Vermont Kin As Parents (VKAP) for help navigating kinship options and supports.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)

Foster Parent Mentoring Program · Statewide

A DCF program that pairs new foster/kinship foster parents with experienced, trained foster-parent mentors, and lets experienced foster parents volunteer as mentors to support new resource families and, in turn, the children placed with them.

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Vermont Foster/Adoptive Family Alliance (VFAFA)

Vermont Foster/Adoptive Family Association — Support, Training & Membership · Statewide

Statewide nonprofit (est. 1983) that recruits, develops, strengthens, coordinates, and promotes training and educational opportunities and peer support for Vermont foster and adoptive families, working in partnership with DCF. Site includes district representative contacts, conference, membership, and children's education/activity grant info for member families.

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Vermont Kin As Parents (VKAP)

Kinship Caregiver Support & Kin Navigator Program · Statewide

Statewide nonprofit warmline and navigator program supporting Vermont kinship caregivers (grandparents and other relatives raising children). VKAP's Kin Navigator program and 24/7 warmline help caregivers connect to legal, education, childcare, financial, nutrition, and medical resources at local, state, and federal levels.

1205 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05408

Middlebury District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Addison County · Addison County, VT

State child welfare office serving Addison County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

156 So. Village Green, Suite 202, Middlebury, VT

Missionary Alliance Church (MAC)

Foster Kids Closet — Donate Clothing & Supplies · Bennington County

A Bennington, VT church-run closet providing clothing and essentials to children entering foster care locally, with a published wishlist of needed clothing sizes and items (no cash solicitation feature verified on the goods page).

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Bennington District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Bennington County · Bennington County, VT

State child welfare office serving Bennington County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 14, Bennington, VT

St. Johnsbury District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Caledonia County · Caledonia County, VT

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Caledonia County but is located in St. Johnsbury; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1016 US Route 5, Suite 02, St. Johnsbury, VT

Tatum's Totes (Amy's Armoire network)

Foster Care Closet — Burlington Chapter (tote donations for new placements) · Chittenden County

A Burlington-district foster care closet/tote program listed on Amy's Armoire's resource page; provides totes of supplies for children entering new foster placements and asks the community to donate what's needed.

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Burlington District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Chittenden County · Chittenden County, VT

State child welfare office serving Chittenden County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

426 Industrial Ave. Ste. 140, Williston, VT

St. Johnsbury District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Essex County · Essex County, VT

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Essex County but is located in St. Johnsbury; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1016 US Route 5, Suite 02, St. Johnsbury, VT

St. Albans District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Franklin County · Franklin County, VT

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Franklin County but is located in St. Albans; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

27 Federal St., Suite 300, St. Albans, VT

St. Albans District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Grand Isle County · Grand Isle County, VT

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Grand Isle County but is located in St. Albans; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

27 Federal St., Suite 300, St. Albans, VT

Morrisville District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Lamoille County · Lamoille County, VT

State child welfare office serving Lamoille County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

63 Professional Drive, Suite 3, Morrisville, VT

Barre District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Orange County · Orange County, VT

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Orange County but is located in Barre; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

255 North Main St, Suite 7, Barre, VT

Newport District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Orleans County · Orleans County, VT

State child welfare office serving Orleans County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

100 Main Street, Suite 120, Newport, VT

Rutland District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Rutland County · Rutland County, VT

State child welfare office serving Rutland County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

88 Merchants Row, 220 Asa Bloomer Bldg., Rutland, VT

Barre District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Washington County · Washington County, VT

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Washington County but is located in Barre; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

255 North Main St, Suite 7, Barre, VT

Brattleboro District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Windham County · Windham County, VT

State child welfare office serving Windham County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

232 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT

Springfield District Office

Foster Care & Adoption — Windsor County · Windsor County, VT

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Windsor County but is located in Springfield; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

100 Mineral Street, Suite 101, Springfield, VT