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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

Emergency Housing During The Winter: every November, we post procedures for approving emergency housing during cold weather or adverse weather conditions. This winter, due to COVID-19, our program requirements are less strict and not weather dependent. If you are homeless & need housing, call 1-800-479-6151 during regular business hours or dial 2-1-1 after hours and on weekends.

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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