Become a Member and Give Children a Voice
Annie E. Casey FoundationVoices for America’s Children
A network of state and local child advocacy organizations
One Vermont
A coalition working to improve Vermonters’ lives by building strong public structures
Quality afterschool programs give young people the opportunity to explore new ways of learning, to acquire new skills, and to form positive relationships with adults in their community.
Our Issues
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 for children and youth in these issue areas:
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice
During the last few years, many Vermont communities, with the help of the state’s Juvenile Justice Commission formed in 2002, adopted what is called a “balanced and restorative justice” model for youth offenders. This model involves the victim…
Public Education
“Education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments. . . . It is required in the performance of our most basic public responsibilities. . . . It is the very foundation of good citizenship. Today it…
Health & Safety
Children and families will have access to quality physical and mental health services that support and sustain their well-being. Families, schools and communities will work to protect children from injury or harm.
Economic Well-Being
Families, children and youth will have access to safe and affordable shelter, healthy food, heat and other utilities, transportation, clothing for all seasons, and income for other essentials, while maintaining their safety and dignity.