Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Waterbury, Vermont. The Vermont Department for Children and Families is a cabinet-level agency administering child welfare, family services, economic services, and child development programs. Operates 12 district offices serving all 14 Vermont counties.

Phone: (802) 241-0929

Address: 280 State Drive, HC 1 North, Waterbury, Vermont, 05671

Website: https://dcf.vermont.gov

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Family services (child welfare), economic services (Reach Up, SNAP), child development (child care subsidy), refugee resettlement, office of child support

Ages served: Birth–21

Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.

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Frequently asked questions about Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)

How do I contact Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)?

You can call Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) at (802) 241-0929 or visit 280 State Drive, HC 1 North in Waterbury, Vermont. Their website is https://dcf.vermont.gov.

What services does Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) offer?

Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) offers Family services (child welfare), economic services (Reach Up, SNAP), child development (child care subsidy), refugee resettlement, office of child support. Serves Birth–21. The Vermont Department for Children and Families is a cabinet-level agency administering child welfare, family services, economic services, and child development programs. Operates 12 district offices serving all 14 Vermont counties.

Are services at Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) at (802) 241-0929 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) support?

Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)?

Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (802) 241-0929 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.