SDM® COURT REFERENCE SHEET: VERMONT FSD STAFF, DEPUTY STATE ATTORNEYS, AND ASSISTANT ATTORNEYS GENERAL

This resource provides a practice model reference guide that helps workers and Vermont DCF Family Services Division (FSD) attorneys to prepare for testifying in court hearings about the purpose, structure, and findings of the Structured Decision Making® (SDM) decision-support assessments as well as information gathered and discussed with families using practice model approaches and tools.

VERMONT COURT HEARING SDM® GUIDE

Purpose of This Document: This guide, organized by key hearings and judicial decisions, provides judicial officers with concise information and key questions they can use in considering and clarifying Vermont DCF Family Services Division (FSD) recommendations regarding children under its jurisdiction based on information that FSD staff should have from the relevant Structured Decision Making® (SDM) assessments.

SDM and the Courts PowerPointPDF

VT Summit Breakout Agenda

Vermont Legislative Study Documents

• Drivers of Custody Executive Summary
• Drivers of DCF custody – Final Report
• Drivers of Custody Rates for Vermont – Policy Brief for Vermont Courts
• Policy Brief for DCF-FSD and community partners
• Driver’s of Custody Rates – Literature Review
• Driver’s of Custody Rates in Vermont – Phase 2 Report