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ESSENTIAL PERSON PROGRAM | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

5 Perry Street, Suite 150, McFarland Office Building, Barre, VT 05641-4270

Eligibility

Income Guidelines Apply; Adults Age 65 and Older; People Who Are Blind or Disabled

Hours

In Person: Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:30pm Telephone: 8:00am-4:30pm
8024761654

Fax - FAX

8774037668

Voice - Toll Free | Interview Unit

8004796151

Voice - Toll Free 24/7

8552473092

Voice - Language Interpretation Line

http://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/essential-person

Service area

Vermont state

Description

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households in which a person's care or services are essential to an elderly or disabled person's remaining in his or her home. Benefit can be directly deposited into a bank account, or put onto an EBT card.

Last Assured

01/21/2026

Providing organization

VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

The Vermont Department for Children and Families - Economic Services Division (DCF-ESD) administers state and federal programs that help individuals and families meet their basic needs, including 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance, and Reach Up.