QIC- AG Lessons Learned for the Permanency Survey (Vermont)

This resource summarizes key lessons learned from Vermont’s implementation of the Vermont Permanency Survey as part of the Quality Improvement Center for Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation (QIC‑AG). It highlights practical insights from conducting universal, statewide outreach to adoptive and guardianship families, including the importance of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, thoughtful project planning, and robust data management systems. The document also emphasizes how survey findings helped Vermont identify family strengths, recognize early indicators of post‑permanency risk, and strengthen connections between families and supportive services, offering guidance for other jurisdictions considering similar universal engagement strategies