Children and Youth: build and maintain good health and well-being

One of our priorities for Vermont over the next decade through 2030 and beyond is to increase opportunities and resources for children and youth to build and maintain good health and well-being.

When young people have the opportunities and encouragement to learn and develop healthy practices they are more likely to maintain health and well-being through the rest of their lives. Health in young people is supported through access to care, building supportive social systems, and staying away from harmful behaviors and environments. Healthy and resilient children and young people in Vermont strengthen the overall wellness of our families and communities into the future.