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Child Development


Children’s Integrated Services (CIS)

https://dcf.vermont.gov/services/cis

CIS may be able to help if you are caring for a child:

  • Up to age 3 —with a disability or developmental delay

  • Up to age 5 —with a behavioral challenge or social-emotional issue

CIS services are available at low or no cost to families. This could include early intervention, home visits, parenting support and speech/language/vision services.

To find out more:

1.  Dial 2-1-1 toll free.

2.  Ask the operator for the name and phone number of your local CIS coordinator.

3.  Contact the coordinator to discuss your concerns.


Help Me Grow Phone Line

https://helpmegrowvt.org/

Dial 2-1-1 to talk with a trained child development specialist who can answer questions about your child’s development and connect you to resources in your community.