Vermont Department of Corrections

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) in Waterbury, VT is an official Vermont government agency that provides a range of programs and services to support children and families in the state. With six divisions dedicated to child development, disability determination, economic services, family services, child support, and economic opportunity, DCF ensures access to quality child care, determines eligibility for federal disability benefits, helps individuals and families meet their basic needs, ensures child safety and well-being, supports parents and guardians with child support issues, and provides services to low-income Vermonters. DCF collaborates with key partners such as area agencies on aging, community action agencies, fuel dealers, parent-child centers, and weatherization agencies to deliver comprehensive support and resources for adoptive parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, parents and guardians, and youth. Committed to addressing and preventing homelessness, abuse, and other challenges, DCF plays a vital role in promoting the welfare and protection of children and families in Vermont.Generated from the website

Barre Community Correctional is a correctional facility located in Barre, VT, operated by the Vermont Department of Corrections. It offers a range of programs and services aimed at supporting individuals in the criminal justice system, including risk reduction, community justice services, and transitional housing. With a focus on improving prison environments, Barre Community Correctional is part of the Prison Research and Innovation Network (PRIN), which aims to elevate the voices and experiences of those living and working in prisons. The facility also provides mental health and substance abuse services, as well as access to affordable healthcare options and public health services.Generated from the website

The Vermont Department of Corrections promotes public safety and assists felons in returning to normal life. The department offers counseling and screening services. It also provides crisis intervention, advocacy and family support services to crime victims. In addition, the Vermont Department of Corrections offers mental health care, supervision and vocational rehabilitation services. The department administers work programs that include inmates employment at several correctional industries. The Vermont Department of Corrections additionally offers substance abuse prevention services. The department provides chemical dependency, treatment and intervention services. It offers educational and employment assistance services to help inmates become productive members of society.