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No Decision About Me, Without Me: School Stories of Youth in Foster Care

Child Welfare Workers

As the legal guardians of children in Vermont state custody, DCF staff fill a primary role in maximizing the educational success of students in care. Click here to read more about the role of Child Welfare Workers.

Educators

Educators provide students in out-of-home care with a stable and appropriate school experience thereby helping them develop the cognitive, social, and vocational skills they need to thrive. Click here to read more about the role of Educators.

Foster Parents

As the people who nurture and care for children in state custody on a daily basis, Resource Parents are on the front line of a student’s educational well-being. Click here to read more about the role of Foster Parents.

Legal Community

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Youth and Families

Click here to read more about the role of Youth and Families.