Judicial Community

This Task Force is a collaborative, interdisciplinary effort bringing together those who are in charge of decisions which impact children in foster care and improve outcomes for children. Focusing on the perspective of the children, the Task Force: identifies systemic barriers which contribute to a child remaining in foster care for a longer period than is necessary given the child’s circumstances; develops solutions designed to either remove or reduce the impact of such barriers in a manner which ensures that the due process and other legal rights of all parties are respected and protected; measures the effectiveness of such changes once implemented; and reports back to the Supreme Court with recommendations regarding policy matters that are identified through their efforts.

Paul L. Reiber, Chief Justice, Chair

109 State Street

Montpelier, VT 05609-0701