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Handles adoptions, regular guardianships, emancipation of minors, death and marriage records, the establishment of decedents' wills, the settlement of decedents' estates, and decisions relating to the administration of the estates of minors and individuals adjudged to be incompetent to manage their own affairs. Also handles trusts and name changes. Offers to file wills for safekeeping.

Provides new and/or used clothing and household goods. Also provides free clothing and household goods to families in need.

Provides ongoing family support to all military personnel and families. Operates as a one-stop service center which provides assistance, information and referral to other agencies and organizations that assist service members and their families in both the military and civilian sectors. Services include emergency assistance, education and training, Tricare and insurance issues, ID cards, family care plans, counselor support, employer support, financial, family advocacy, legal property and household issues, reintegration and adjustment concerns.

Provides grants for the removal and replacement of residential oil tanks that provide home heating.

Provides shelter for animals who have been abandoned, abused or surrendered by their owners. Services include animal adoption, pet food pantry, spay/neuter services, community education about pet care, and reporting of cruelty and neglect of animals to local authorities.

Administers the registration and title of all motor vehicles. Issues Vermont license plates. Issues Vermont Driver Licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses, School Bus Driver Licenses, and Motorcycle Driver Licenses. Provides driver training information and issues ID (Non-driver) cards and Learner Permits. Provides school bus driver training information and administers scheduling for driver's license exams. Issues Foreign and International Licenses.

Offers ongoing support groups. Groups provide emotional support, information, and resources to help participants process and heal from their experiences.

Provides a voluntary, confidential alternative to the regular court process, which allows selected offenders the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions and make amends to victims and to the community. The offender meets before a Community Review Board that creates an individualized contract. The contract attempts to repair the harm done to the community and the victim. Upon completion of the contract, the charge is dismissed. Two years later the record is sealed.

Provides a broad selection of recreational opportunities and leisure time activities.

Offers confidential, supportive services to individuals and their families. Services include case management, a food pantry, and short-term financial assistance for emergencies. Staff and volunteers provide practical assistance such as transportation to appointments, respite care, and help with daily tasks.

Pursues the preservation and protection of endangered land resources from indiscriminate development. Partners with local and statewide conservation organizations to conserve Vermont lands for the future. Conservation efforts include acquisition of development rights transferred through conservation easements for Vermont farms, working forest projects, and community projects. Also offers an online directory of conserved land open to the public for recreational trails.

Works to reduce the over-population of unwanted cats by stabilizing barn cat colonies and reducing the number of free-roaming cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Organizes humane trapping of unowned and loosely owned cats from farms, outbuildings, and the streets; provides spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and needed medical care; and returns them to their original environment or partners with other agencies that place adoptable animals in appropriate homes. Also provides periodic spay/neuter clinics.

Provides information about area senior centers, including addresses, phone numbers, and services provided.

Provides occasional nursing and rehabilitative therapies in the patient's home. Skilled Nursing Services include nursing care, case management, and client and family education. Licensed Nurse Assistants provide home health assistance, including personal care assistance, light housekeeping, and help with normal daily living activities.

Provides social and emotional support for children with challenging behavior and/or who have or are experiencing trauma, and consultation and partnership with families and early care and education providers.

Provides down payment grants towards the purchase of an eligible single-family home and assists with obtaining a mortgage from a local bank. Funds available on a first come, first served basis.

Provides family dentistry services, including comprehensive clinical care and prevention services. Comprehensive clinical care services include preventive, restorative, extractions, crown and bridge, periodontal services and minor implant restorations.

Provides a fee-based energy efficiency service. Trained staff provide a comprehensive energy audit, including diagnosis of energy problems due to air infiltration, heating and cooling loss, or inefficient household systems. Also provides a list of solutions, and an estimate of material costs and predicted benefits and savings for each recommended efficiency measure.

Provides community food shelf services. Personal care items may be available depending on donations.

Provides seasonal, outdoor food shelf services. Personal care items may be available depending on donations.

Provides information and assistance with Medicare, including Part D Drug benefit, Medigap Supplemental Insurance; managed care and long term care insurance; durable medical equipment; and pharmacy assistance programs. Healthcare Benefits Specialists can explain how the different programs work, can help sort through medical forms and bills, and can evaluate medical insurance needs.

Offers new and used clothing, furniture, and household goods. Vouchers are available through other Listen programs.

Provides supplemental food for families with young children. WIC also provides breastfeeding support and nutrition education. Participants can get Farm to Family coupons to use at local farmers' markets.

Provides shelter, medical treatment, and other basic care for surrendered and stray animals, including dogs, cats, and small pets. Facilitates pet adoptions, with adoption counseling to best match shelter animals with appropriate households. Also offers disaster preparedness services including education and emergency boarding. Provides a wide range of volunteer opportunities.

Provides promotion, education, and awareness events that bring together the products of local and regional farms with Upper Valley consumers. Maintains an online directory, the Vital Guide to Food, Farm, and Businesses.