Scott appoints Winters as DCF chief

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) Vermont Governor Phil Scott Thursday tapped Chris Winters to take over as commissioner for the Division for Kids and Households.

Winters, a 25-year veteran on the Secretary of State’s Workplace, will take over for Dr. Harry Chen, who has served as interim commissioner since October after taking on for Sean Brown.

“Chris is an skilled chief with a confirmed observe file in state authorities,” Governor Scott in a press release. “I’m grateful for his willingness to construct on that service in a brand new function, and I’m assured he’ll proceed to develop his file as an efficient supervisor.”

The important thing human providers place has been within the highlight not too long ago over various tough coverage choices together with resolving a disaster over juvenile offender housing and transitioning homeless emergency housing after the pandemic.

Winters most not too long ago served as deputy secretary of state. He unsuccessfully ran for secretary of state final fall.

“I’ve at all times been proud to work day by day to resolve issues for Vermonters and provides again to the state that has given a lot to me,” Winters stated in a press release. “I’m excited to hitch the DCF workforce. The fervour and dedication of the folks there’s spectacular, finishing up a number of the most essential work in state authorities. It’s an unimaginable alternative to contribute to the well being, security, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Vermont kids and households.”

Different management modifications at DCF embrace Miranda Grey, the present deputy commissioner of the Youngster Growth Division, changing into deputy commissioner of the Financial Providers Division. Janet McLaughlin will be part of the division as deputy commissioner of CDD.

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