# Foster Care Help Resources - Vermont ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) – Family Services Division** - **Phone:** (802) 241-2131 - **Website:** [https://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/care](https://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/care) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, resource guides, financial assistance for foster families, and support services. - **Vermont Foster and Adoptive Family Association (VFAFA)** - **Phone:** (802) 479-0016 - **Website:** [https://vfafa.org](https://vfafa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and training for foster and adoptive parents. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Barre District - **Barre District Office** - **Phone:** (802) 479-4260 - **Office Location:** 255 North Main St, Suite 7, Barre, VT 05641-4189 - **Services Provided:** Local support for foster families, including case management and resource coordination. ### Bennington District - **Bennington District Office** - **Phone:** (802) 442-8138 - **Office Location:** 200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 14, Bennington, VT 05201-1931 - **Services Provided:** Assistance with foster care placements, training, and local resources. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership** - **Website:** [https://vermontcwtp.org/](https://vermontcwtp.org/) - **Features:** Training and resources for Vermont kinship, foster, and adoptive families. ## Educational Resources - **Caregiver Training & Resources – Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership** - **Website:** [https://vermontcwtp.org/caregiver-training-resources/](https://vermontcwtp.org/caregiver-training-resources/) - **Description:** Foundations training series of online and in-person classes designed for Vermont kinship and foster caregivers. ## Additional Support - **NFI Vermont – Foster Parent Support Services** - **Phone:** (802) 658-0040 - **Website:** [https://www.nfivermont.org/programs/foster-parent-support-services/](https://www.nfivermont.org/programs/foster-parent-support-services/) - **Services Provided:** Licensing and support for foster homes, recognizing the valuable roles of foster parents. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Vermont Department for Children and Families._