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Social services in Vermont

Official Vermont websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Vermont residents through local offices.

SNAP is called 3SquaresVT. Medicaid (Green Mountain Care) is run by the Department of Vermont Health Access.

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Vermont.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Reach Up).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with Vermont offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Vermont resources

State agency

Vermont Department for Children and Families

dcf.vermont.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

MyBenefits

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

dcf.vermont.gov

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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