Prevent Child Abuse Vermont (PCAVT) is the Vermont Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and the National Circle of Parents. Our mission is to promote and support healthy relationships within families, schools and communities to eliminate child abuse.

PCAVT’s programs are conducted in collaboration with other local and statewide organizations including: schools, childcare centers, parent/child centers, Community Action, the Vermont Department of Health district offices, maternity units of local hospitals, district offices of the Vermont Department for Children and Families, Vermont Department of Corrections facilities, domestic violence shelters, substance abuse treatment and recovery centers, communities of faith and businesses. Currently, PCAVT has over 250 collaborating partners statewide. PCAVT’s programs are unique in that they are skills based and teach adults about how to nurture healthy development in children, and emphasize adult responsibility for keeping children safe.        

Vermont Parents' Home Companion & Resource Directory (VPHC) is a parenting guide to child development featuring golden tips for everyday problems and a complete list of local and statewide and national resources for children and families by each county in Vermont.

Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

This handy booklet discusses how to safeguard your child at every developmental stage. It includes examples of how to have helpful conversations with your child about healthy relationships to ensure that they do not expereince trauma.

Covid - 19 Parent and Caregiver Guide

No matter how prepared you are, an outbreak of a virus can be stressful. These recommendations to promote your family’s well-being during COVID-19 may be helpful