Vermont DCF backs H.2 raising juvenile minimum age to 12, warns workforce and program shortfalls may limit implementation
Department for Children and Families told the Senate Judiciary Committee it supports H.2’s change raising the minimum delinquency age from 10 to 12 but said staffing shortages, limited program capacity and recent system changes mean a planned delay and continued reporting are needed for successful implementation.
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Montpelier — The Department for Children and Families told the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 19 that it supports H.2, the bill that would raise the minimum age for delinquency proceedings from 10 to 12, but warned the state’s child welfare and juvenile services system lacks the current staffing and program capacity to absorb additional cases without delay or further resources.
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