“Family: Like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, but our roots remain as one.” - Unknown
Families United is a peer support group for people/families who have been impacted by systems such as the Dept. of Children and Families (DCF) and who want to contribute to systemic and institutional changes.
This group is free and open to parents, foster parents, children, siblings grandparents, etc. and STRONG allies who have been affected by DCF and want to support our efforts.
This is a safe, confidential, supportive space. Members will share experiences, build relationships, discuss resources, and organize to influence change in DCF, family law and other legislative systems.
Join Families United!
Join Families United!
Families United (FU) members and community gather to meet Matthew Bernstein The Office of Child, Youth and Family advocate. A position that was largely created due to the hard work of our FU community!
Thank you Families United and community members for all your support in creating Bill H265. That lead to the hiring of Vermont’s first ever Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate!
Shela Linton, The Root's founder and Executive Director was appointed by the Senate of committees to sit on The Oversight Commission on Children, Youths, and Families, and is a representative from our BIPOC communities.