Justice for Children Task Force

The Justice for Children Task Force identifies barriers in the child welfare system that may keep foster children in foster care for longer than necessary. The Task Force works to remove these barriers, and to increase the likelihood of children finding safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.

About the Board

The Justice for Children Task Force brings together leaders from groups working to improve the lives of children in foster care. Together, Task Force members create solutions to remove barriers that keep children in foster care longer than necessary, getting the children into permanent, safe homes as quickly as possible. These solutions must also safeguard the legal rights of everyone involved.

The Task Force implements reforms and reports on its work. Recommendations are submitted to the Vermont Supreme Court when appropriate.

Board Members

Hon. Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
Hon. Karen Carroll, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
Hon. Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Court Judge
Hon. Alison Arms, Superior Court Judge
Hon. Jodi French, Probate Judge
Terese Corsones, State Court Administrator
Scott Griffith. Chief of Planning and Court Services
Laurie Canty, Chief of Trial Court Operations
Rob Post, Program Manager, Juvenile Programs
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Brenda Gooley, Director of Operations, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Pamela Marsh, Juvenile Attorney
Kevin “Coach” Christie, State Representative
Jane Kitchel, State Senator
Nathaniel Farnham, Youth Representative
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education

Contact Information

Chief Justice Paul L. Reiber, Chair
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-0701