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Vermont's Outdated IT Costs Millions in Child Welfare Funds

2/7/2026

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Vermont misses significant federal child-welfare funding because its IT system has not been upgraded since before 2000.
Lawmakers estimate millions in lost funds because the system cannot track data required for federal compliance.
Governor Phil Scott (Governor of Vermont) proposes the upcoming fiscal year budget that cuts family service funding.
Advocates warn cuts will harm vulnerable children and limit access to essential services.

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Story summary

Vermont misses significant federal child-welfare funding because its IT system has not been upgraded since before 2000.
Lawmakers estimate millions in lost funds because the system cannot track data required for federal compliance.
Governor Phil Scott (Governor of Vermont) proposes the upcoming fiscal year budget that cuts family service funding.
Advocates warn cuts will harm vulnerable children and limit access to essential services.