Our mission is to improve health outcomes for all Vermont’s children and their families by using collaborative measurement-based efforts to advance health care delivery and public health systems.
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Healthy Vermont Children and Families

Working with our public health, clinical, policy, community, and academic partners, we aim to optimize the health of Vermont's children and families by initiating and supporting measurement-based efforts to enhance private and public child health practice and inform policy.

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Who We Are, What We Do

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Director's Welcome Message

Our work has grown over time to address a broad range of focus areas in child and family health, and we continue to expand our portfolio to meet emerging child health care and health policy needs. We welcome your partnership in reaching our vision of a healthy Vermont.

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Strategic Plan 2024

The VCHIP three-year strategic plan presents a clear, actionable path to achieving our vision, guided by our mission and grounded in the core values of equity, inclusion, professionalism, continuous improvement, accountability, and transparency.

VCHIP Strategic Plan 2024 (Open in Issuu)
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Join us at the Improving Care of Newborns with Substance Exposure Statewide Call!

Participants will explore how definitions of human trafficking shape prevention efforts and response strategies. The training will focus on recognizing trafficking indicators, delivering meaningful interventions, and building sustainable collaborations to support survivors effectively.

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