Head of Vermont’s child protection agency resigns

MONTPELIER — The head of Vermont’s Department of Children and Families is leaving for another job in the aftermath of two infant deaths that have prompted increased scrutiny of the state’s child welfare system.

At a news conference Wednesday, Gov. Peter Shumlin announced that Commissioner David Yacovone is resigning, and said he did not seek Yacovone’s departure. He praised Yacovone and described some of his accomplishments. Read more»