DCF News

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced the release of $12 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding for households that heat with fuel oil, propane, kerosene, coal, electricity, and natural gas.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott recently proclaimed November as Adoption Month in Vermont, recognizing the importance of ensuring every child has a permanent, safe, and entrusted family.

To help ensure Vermonters who are experiencing homelessness and don’t have adequate financial resources can seek temporary housing in hotels and motels during harsh winter weather, the Department for Children and Families (DCF) is announcing the seasonal policy for Emergency Shelter.

Newly Launched Program to Support Child Care, Preschool, and Afterschool Programs

Families of eligible children receive summer food benefits

Efforts to address unsheltered homelessness continue in tandem with recovery response

“Farm to Family Coupon” Program Starts Summer Season

New Law Expands Access to Adoption Information

Families of eligible children will get a food benefit to help make up for missed meals at school

Extra 3SquaresVT Food Benefits are Ending in Mid-March