Vermont Department for Children and Families Archives - VTDigger

A memorial event is held outdoors near a large plaque acknowledging atrocities against children at St. Joseph’s Orphanage and other institutions, urging protection and remembrance.

For Vermont survivors of orphanage abuse, the restorative justice process is over. The journey is not.

by Kevin O'Connor September 8, 2025, 11:56 amSeptember 8, 2025, 1:09 pm

A parking lot with three cars in front of a two-story motel. The building has exterior staircases and balconies. Trees and clouds are in the background.

State appeals motel voucher time limit decision to Vermont Supreme Court

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 13, 2025, 2:54 pmAugust 13, 2025, 8:36 pm

A man in a black cap and shirt stands next to a woman holding a phone; they are outdoors in a parking lot with overcast skies.

‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels

by Carly Berlin and Greta Solsaa July 1, 2025, 7:08 pmJuly 25, 2025, 6:18 pm

Advocates plead with Gov. Phil Scott to extend motel eligibility for families and those with acute medical needs

by Carly Berlin June 17, 2025, 4:34 pmJune 17, 2025, 4:34 pm

An elderly woman uses a walker in a parking lot of a two-story motel, while a man walks ahead of her.

Hundreds of ‘most vulnerable’ households to lose emergency shelter as governor’s order expires

by Carly Berlin June 13, 2025, 2:08 pmJune 16, 2025, 10:51 am

A person with a beard and wearing a cap sits in a chair, hands folded. Steps and a white wall are in the background.

Youth in Vermont custody have been physically restrained hundreds of times in recent years

by Peter D'Auria May 22, 2025, 6:55 am

Two people stand attentively, one holding a red folder and the other a black notebook, as a blurred figure speaks in the foreground. Microphones are positioned near the speaker.

Just before a key vote, Scott administration’s position on motel program overhaul is unclear

by Carly Berlin May 21, 2025, 5:12 pmMay 21, 2025, 5:12 pm

Several plastic baskets, each containing multiple smartphones, are arranged on a surface. Some baskets have number labels attached.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Should Vermont ban cellphones from schools?

by Habib Sabet April 24, 2025, 6:30 pm

A woman in glasses speaks at a podium with microphones from various news outlets. Two men in suits stand in the background near an American flag.

Government & Politics

State employees union president accuses department of retaliation, secretly filming her during meeting

by Peter D'Auria April 24, 2025, 6:13 pmApril 24, 2025, 6:13 pm

A person in a black jacket and red pants walks across a parking lot in front of a two-story blue motel building with a parked car.

Plan would overhaul Vermont’s response to homelessness, dissolving statewide motel program

by Carly Berlin April 18, 2025, 3:43 pmApril 18, 2025, 4:27 pm

Children playing with colorful wooden toys

Chittenden County

South Burlington child care faces state violations

by The Other Paper April 3, 2025, 4:05 pmJune 6, 2025, 12:43 pm

Five individuals sit at a conference table with laptops and papers, engaging in a discussion. A presentation screen and maroon curtains are visible in the background.

Department for Children and Families acknowledges using calendar to monitor some pregnant Vermonters

by Peter D'Auria March 27, 2025, 5:13 pmMarch 27, 2025, 5:13 pm

a large brick building with a clock tower.

State moves to dismiss lawsuit alleging surveillance of pregnant Vermonters

by Peter D'Auria March 25, 2025, 5:03 pmMarch 25, 2025, 5:04 pm

Image of a modern youth center surrounded by greenery, featuring a mix of white and wooden exterior elements, large windows, and a sign that reads "Youth Center." A parking area is visible in front.

Proposed Vergennes youth facility will not include 18 and 19 year olds, officials say

by Peter D'Auria March 10, 2025, 5:35 pmMarch 10, 2025, 5:41 pm