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ESD & COVID-19

ESD Laws, Rules, ETC.

Below are the main rules, procedures, policies and statutes that govern the work we do.


ESD Policies

►3SquaresVT Policy Manual


ESD Procedures

► ESD Procedures


ESD Rules

►Current Rules (Full Text)
►Proposed/Adopted Rules - Recent
►Proposed/Adopted Rules - Archived


Public Notice

► TANF State Plan 2018-2021


Federal Laws

There are several federal laws that govern our work. The main ones are:
► LIHEAP Statute (Home Heating Fuel Assistance)
► SNAP Legislation (3SquaresVT)
► TANF Statute, Social Security Act, Title IV - Part A of Title IV - (Reach Up)


State Laws

There are several state laws that govern our work. The main ones are:
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 1: Department For Children And Families
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 10: Reach First
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 11: Reach Up and Postsecondary Education Program
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 12: Reach Ahead
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 13: Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 17: Federal Supplementary Benefits (3SquaresVT)
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 21: General Assistance
► Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 26: Home Heating Fuel Assistance

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Apply for benefits!

Use our online application to apply for 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance & Reach Up.

Emergency Housing During the Winter

This winter, due to COVID-19, our program requirements are less strict, and not dependent on the weather.  If you are homeless and need housing call 1-800-479-6151 during regular business hours, or dial 2-1-1 after hours and on weekends

Report fraud

Please make a report to let us know when you think someone is committing ESD benefits fraud.

Contact Us

Tricia Tyo, Deputy Commissioner
Economic Services Division (ESD)
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT   05671-1020
Phone: 1-800-479-6151

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