QIC- AG Implementation of the Permanency Survey (Vermont)

This resource provides a detailed overview of Vermont’s implementation of the Vermont Permanency Survey as part of the Quality Improvement Center for Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation (QIC‑AG). Implemented within the Universal interval of the QIC‑AG Permanency Continuum Framework, the intervention uses statewide, proactive outreach to engage all adoptive and guardianship families. The document explains how Vermont designed and deployed a comprehensive survey—incorporating validated measures of family, child, and caregiver well‑being and access to community services—to identify family strengths, detect early signs of post‑permanency risk, and create pathways for families to self‑refer for support. Survey data are used to inform system planning, strengthen early engagement strategies, and support long‑term permanency and well‑being for families across the state.