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3SquaresVT Recipients Granted Extension to Claim Extra Benefits to Replace Food Lost During Tropical Storm Irene

Posted: September 19th, 2011

Waterbury, VT—Vermont households that received 3SquaresVT benefits (food stamps) during August of 2011 and then lost food during Tropical Storm Irene — either because their homes were flooded or they lost power for four or more hours — have been granted an extension to request extra benefits to help replenish their food supplies.

3SquaresVT Recipients Eligible for Extra Benefits to Replace Food Lost During Tropical Storm Irene

Posted: September 9th, 2011

Waterbury, VT—Vermont households that received 3SquaresVT benefits (food stamps) in August of 2011 and then lost food during Tropical Storm Irene — either because their homes were flooded or they lost power for four or more hours — are eligible to receive extra benefits to help replenish their food supplies. How much extra help households can get depends on the value of the food lost and the amount of the 3SquaresVT benefit received in August.

The deadline for requesting a replacement benefit related to Tropical Storm Irene is September 17, 2011.

State Cracks Down on Unpaid Child Support

Posted: March 28th, 2011

Waterbury, VT – When James LaPlante was convicted last year for failing to pay his court-ordered child support, it marked only the second time in its history that the Vermont Office of Child Support (OCS) criminally charged a parent for not paying. On March 17, 2011, LaPlante was sentenced to 12 to 24 months in jail, of which he will serve 10 days. He will then be placed on two years’ probation and be required to pay $24,400 in past-due child support.

Community Action Agencies Offer Free Tax Preparation

Posted: March 28th, 2011

Waterbury, VT –  Community Action Agencies throughout the state offer free, basic tax preparation to Vermont households earning less than $49,000 a year.

DCF Announces Agreement with Vermont Legal Aid and Improvements in Economic Benefits Processing

Posted: January 3rd, 2011

Waterbury, VT— The Department for Children and Families announced today progress in its efforts to improve benefits processing, and its recent signing of a six month agreement with Vermont Legal Aid which outlines the plan for ongoing improvement.

Vermont Households Will Receive Additional Home Heating Benefit In January

Posted: December 23rd, 2010

Waterbury, VT— The U.S. Congress recently approved an additional $10.8 million for Vermont’s Home Heating Assistance Program (also known as Fuel Assistance).

3SquaresVT Cuts Postponed Another Three Months

Posted: December 8th, 2010

Waterbury, VT—The USDA recently notified the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) that they are once again postponing a required change to the standard deduction for fuel and utilities — until April 1, 2011.

Record Number of Vermont Households Receiving Home Heating Assistance This Winter

Posted: November 8th, 2010

Waterbury, VT— More Vermont households than ever before will be receiving home heating assistance (also known as fuel assistance) this heating season. By November 9, over 18,700 Vermont households will have received a fuel assistance benefit, compared to 15,900 households at the same time last year.

National Weatherization Day Celebrated in Vermont

Posted: November 4th, 2010

Waterbury, VT – Over 125 Vermonters celebrated National Weatherization Day at a training event today at Vermont Technical College in Randolph.

Vermonters can now apply online for many public benefits!

Posted: November 4th, 2010

Waterbury, VT — The Vermont Department for Children and Families recently launched its interactive benefits website.

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