Support child advocacy in Vermont

Voices for America’s Children

A network of state and local child advocacy organizations

www.voices.org

Click here for newest national KIDS COUNT data report. See the status of children nationlly and state-by-state.

One Vermont

A coalition working to improve Vermonters’ lives by building strong public structures

www.onevermont.org

While there is no safe level of lead, Vermont children continue to be exposed. Young children are particularly vulnerable to lead as it has permanent effects on their developing brains. The primary source of lead exposure is lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and surrounding soil.

About Us

The mission of the Voices for Vermont’s Children is to promote public policy that enhances the lives of children and youth in Vermont.

Established in 1983, Voices for Vermont’s Children (formerly Vermont Children’s Forum) began as an informal alliance of human service and education advocates concerned about the status of children and youth in Vermont.

VOICES has evolved into a statewide membership organization of several hundred individuals and organizations. Membership dues and contributions support our advocacy, outreach and community organizing on behalf of Vermont’s children and youth.

Voices addresses the full spectrum of child, youth and family issues – from child care and access to health care coverage for children and youth to juvenile justice and child welfare. Voices for Vermont’s Children works on behalf of children and youth by:

Advocating during the Vermont Legislative session;
Organizing and working in state and regional coalitions;
Providing up-to-date information, policy briefs and fact sheets on issues important to children and youth
Co-sponsoring workshops, trainings and conferences; and
Publishing Vermont KIDS COUNT child and family data reports.