Vermont TANF & Welfare Offices

Department for Children and Families Verified against official source Updated August 2026

Reach Up, Vermont's TANF cash program, is delivered through the Department for Children and Families' Economic Services Division, whose district offices make up 12 offices across 12 cities. Eligibility runs on a single combined test rather than a separate income cutoff: for a three-person household outside Chittenden County, the state adds a $1,236 basic-needs standard to a $400 housing allowance and reduces that total to 49.6%, producing a maximum monthly benefit of roughly $811 that a household's net income must fall under to qualify. Applications go through the myBenefits portal, by phone, or in person at a district office, and every applicant is paired with a case manager who works on education, employment, and housing goals alongside the monthly payment. Vermont also opens a child support case automatically once Reach Up is approved unless a safety-related waiver is requested through the Benefits Service Center.

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Max benefit (household of 3)

$811/month (net income must fall under this combined-test amount)

Offices in Vermont

Find the closest TANF office to you

How to Apply for TANF in Vermont

Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.

How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?

Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.

How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained

How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.

TANF Offices in Vermont by City

Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.