GENERAL ASSISTANCE | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
Assists with such needs as personal needs items and emergency dental care (including extractions) for relief of pain, bleeding, and infection. Provides means to return to the state of legal residence for people who are stranded.
Last Assured
10/02/2024
Physical Address
88 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
Hours
In Person: Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:30pm; By Telephone: 8:00am-4:30pm
Fax
(802) 786-5882
Voice
Voice
Application process
In Person; No appointment necessary, but plan to arrive early in the day; Application must be filed in person each time a need exists
Eligibility
Individuals and families who have experienced a catastrophe and, as a result, are unable to provide for their basic needs. In non-catastrophic situations, assistance is available only to certain households. Eligibility is based on low income, assurance that assets have been exhausted (with certain exceptions), and active pursuit of all sources of potential income. In general, the applicant must also be responsible for the care of one or more dependent children, or be elderly or not able-bodied according to GA/EA rules. However, exceptions MAY apply for persons who are experiencing domestic violence, persons whose dwelling is deemed unfit by a housing inspector, or persons whose landlord has created an unfit housing situation by turning off heat or water, for example
Service area
Vermont
Agency info
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.