An example of a letter the Vermont Department of Children and Families sends out to a person who was investigated and ultimately substantiated for child abuse. Following the letter, their name would be put on the Child Protection Registry unless they successfully appeal.
An example of a letter the Vermont Department of Children and Families sends out to a person who was investigated and ultimately substantiated for child abuse. Following the letter, their name would be put on the Child Protection Registry unless they successfully appeal.
An example of a letter the Vermont Department of Children and Families sends out to a person who was investigated and ultimately substantiated for child abuse. Following the letter, their name would be put on the Child Protection Registry unless they successfully appeal.
356 South Village Green
Suite 202, Box 4
Middebary, VF 05753
April 26, 2019
Notice of Substantiation Recommendation
and Intent to Place Name on Child Protection Registry
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pened an investigation into a report that you put J
In March 2019, this office op
(MII sof physical harm. Based on the information we gathered, we have
letermined that a reasonable person would conclude that you cid put NIH risk of
harm,
If you disagree with this determination and wish to appeal it, you have the right to do so.
‘You must indicate your wish tu appeal by 5]22-[19. [Fyou do not indicate your wish to
appeal by this date, your name will be entered into the Child Protection Registry. The
substantiation will be assigned a child protection level of 4. This level relates to
the amount of time that needs to pass before you can petition to expunge your name
from the Child Protection Registry. I have enclosed a pamphlet that explains your
appeal rights and provides more information about the Child Protection Registry,
including how having a registry record may impact you.
Ifyou wish to appeal, please complete the form attached to the pamphlet. Ifyou have
‘questions, please contact the Registry Review Unit at
"| Mailing Address: . Registry Review Unit
280 State Drive, HC 1 North
Waterbury, VT 05671-1080