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Find similar grantsReach Up Program is sponsored by Vermont Department for Children and Families. Provides financial assistance and case management to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency, including support for education, employment, and housing.
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# Reach Up | Department for Children and Families An Official **Vermont** Government Website Agency of Human ServicesDepartment for Children and Families * Public Records Requests * Voice Concerns & Complaints * Child Development Division * Disability Determination * Economic Services Division * Family Services Division * Office of Child Support * Office of Economic Opportunity * Addressing and Preventing Unsheltered Homelessness * Emergency Housing Workgroup * Foster Parent Resources * Child Protection Registry * Protection Registry Checks * Child Care Financial Assistance * Children's Integrated Services * Emergency General Assistance * Emergency Heating System * Micro Business Development * Personal Needs and Incidentals * Post-Secondary Education * Weatherization Assistance * Child Care Financial Assistance * Children's Integrated Services * Emergency General Assistance * Emergency Heating System * Micro Business Development * Personal Needs and Incidentals * Post-Secondary Education * Weatherization Assistance ##### Reach Up can help you to set and reach short and long-term goals that will enable you to financially support your minor, dependent children.
Watch a quick video or see the full 20-minute video about how the Reach Up program supports goal achievement. * Your household income & living expenses. * The value of the things you own or are paying for.
* Who lives in your home. ### If Your Application Is Approved * Services and case management to help you reach goals related to your education, employment, finances, health, housing,safety, training, well-being, and more. * Monthly cash payments to help with basics like food, clothes, housing, and utilities.
**If you'll likely need help for four months or less, you may get Reach First instead. ** 1. Apply one of the following ways: ONLINE: Use our online application.
BY MAIL: Call 1-800-479-6151 to request a paper application. IN PERSON: Apply in person at your local district office. 2.
Participate in an interview by phone or in person. **Please Note:**If your child(ren)'s other parent doesn't live with you and you apply for or receive Reach Up, a child support case may/will be opened automatically. If you fear that pursuing child support could put your or your child's safety at risk, you mayrequest a waiverfrom participating in the child support process.
Speak with your Reach Up case manager or contact the Benefits Service Center at 1-800-479-6151 to learn more about this option. * You could also get free weatherization services. * You may be eligible to participate in Vermont MOMS.
### When Your Benefit Closes We'll automatically enroll you in Reach Ahead if you're eligible. * Read What You Need To Know About Reach Up. * Call 1-800-479-6151 or visit your local district office.
* Contact one of these organizations for help applying. Resources for Reach Up Partners We join families on their journey to overcome obstacles, explore opportunities, improve their finances, and reach their goals. Families are empowered, connected and thriving.
Apply Online! Use the myBenefits portal to apply for 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance, and Reach Up. Document Uploader Send us documents securely — from your phone, tablet, or computer.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Vermont residents with dependent children. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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