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Safe Sleep
Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant (SUDI) is any infant death that is unexpected and initially unexplained. Frequently, the cause of the death is determined after a thorough investigation and autopsy by a medical examiner and coroner.
Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Learning
As a childcare provider, you help children learn healthy habits and promote behaviors leading to lifelong health. The early learning experiences you provide promote brain development, socio-emotional skills, and support learning to help children succeed in school. We want to...
Strong Families Vermont. Start at Home
Home visitors partnering with parents and caregivers to best meet the unique needs of each family We work with families to: Build on the strengths of your whole family Support your parenting skills Support early learning for your child Provide...
Vermont Strategic Plan and Needs Assessment
Core funding for Vermont’s Maternal and Child Health division comes from the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
School and Early Child Care
Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that foster regular opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity.