Vermont trained physicians, public health providers, child care providers, and government officials in developmental issues using Touchpoints (a curriculum that emphasizes the building of supportive alliances between parents and professionals around key points in the development of young children).  In doing so, Vermont changed the focus of its work with families to a developmental approach, rather than a risk-based one

This section contains resources for “Improving Quality" developed by Vermont.

• Healthy Babies, Kids and Families Web Page
  Child Development Division, Vermont Department for Children and Families. Available online at: http://www.dcf.state.vt.us/cdd/programs/prevention/hbkf/index.html. This website provides information about Vermont's Healthy Babies, Kids and Families program, a project of the Child Development Division. The division brings together three child development programs to support the delivery of integrated services; this website communicates the division's expectations and services.
  http://www.dcf.state.vt.us/cdd/programs/prevention/hbkf/index.html