Vermont joins other New England states to develop a Sibling Bill of Rights for children and youth in state custody

Vermont joins other New England states to develop a Sibling Bill of Rights for children and youth in state custody

At the 2012 Youth Conference held today at Johnson State College, Department for Children and Families (DCF) Commissioner Dave Yacovone signed a Sibling Bill of Rights — formally recognizing the value of sibling relationships and reinforcing the department’s commitment to preserving these important connections for children and youth in state care. Commissioner Yacovone was joined by DCF Family Services Division Deputy Commissioner Cindy Walcott, Youth Development Committee Board President Nick Gee, State Youth Development Program Coordinator Katherine Boise, and Americorps VISTA member Quinn Lockwood who also signed the bill.