A note about public benefits programs
Due to efforts by the current administration, staffing and funding at some federal agencies are being cut. Program offerings and rules may also be changing. The changes may also affect assistance programs offered by the State of Vermont that rely on funding from the federal government.
These changes are happening rapidly. We will update information on our website as soon as we can after a change takes place.
Please know that these changes may affect the assistance programs that you apply to or participate in. They may also affect how long it takes for you to get answers to your questions about the programs.
Check their official websites for the latest information. Contact us if you lose benefits or your application is denied. We may be able to give you advice.
In this section, you will find information about State of Vermont and federal benefit programs. You can find help with:
- Appealing state DCF benefits
- DCF overpayments
- Disability benefits
- Heat, energy and power assistance
- Food benefits (3SquaresVT, WIC)
- Health care
- Housing
- Money / cash benefits (Reach Up)
- Social Security benefits (SSI, SSDI)
- Social Security overpayments
- Unemployment benefits
- Public benefits and the public charge rule for immigration
Other benefits
Child care benefits
Vermont’s Child Care Financial Assistance Program helps eligible families with the cost of child care. Payments are made directly to child care providers. For details, visit the Child Care page on the Department for Children and Families website.
Emergency / General Assistance
Emergency / General Assistance helps individuals and families to meet their emergency basic needs. Learn more on the Department of Children and Families website.
Essential Person Program
The Essential Person Program helps you stay in your home by contributing to the cost of having someone live with you to provide essential care. Learn more on the Department of Children and Families website.
Veterans’ benefits
If you are a veteran of the U.S. military, Stateside Legal or the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs may be helpful for you. Veterans can get housing help from the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program at 1-844-820-3232 (toll-free); the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 (toll-free); or Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-666-9844 (toll-free).
More information on state benefit programs
For more information on State of Vermont public benefits, visit the Department for Children and Families’ benefit programs website.
