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Reach Ahead Pilot Program

(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025)


Part of the Reach Up family of programs, Reach Ahead Pilot can help you transition from Reach Up or Post-Secondary Education (PSE) to work.


Who Is Eligible

To be eligible, your family must:

  • Live in Vermont.
  • Include a minor child.
  • Have a Reach Up or PSE benefit that closed sometime in the last 12 months.
  • Include at least one adult who meets the work requirement through paid employment.

The Help Available

Reach Ahead Pilot may provide the following for up to 24 months:

  • Support to help you keep a job (e.g., help paying for car repairs, work clothes, and work supplies).
  • The maximum child care subsidy available.
  • A cash benefit to help you buy food: $100 a month for the first 6 months, $50 a month for the next 18 months.

How To Apply

If you're eligible, we'll automatically enroll you in Reach Ahead Pilot when your Reach Up or PSE benefit closes. 


Additional Benefits

If you get Reach Ahead Pilot, you may also be eligible for:


Where To Learn More


THE REACH UP MISSION:
We join families on their journey to overcome obstacles, explore opportunities, improve their finances, and reach their goals.

OUR VISION:
Families are empowered, connected and thriving.