Human Services

Jobs For Independence Program Information

Below is information on the Jobs For Independence program scheduled to begin on March 7th. Any potential future participants should go to their local Community Action Agency to start the process. For more information, view a PowerPoint presentation on the program here. Jobs for Independence Summary: In 2015, Vermont was one of ten states chosen …

VT AHS Summary Housing Outcomes – 2015

To view the summaries of key VT Agency of Human Services housing programs such as emergency shelter & services, supportive housing, weatherization and homelessness prevention over FY 2015, click here.

Low-Income Vermonters with Disabilities Sue State Over Benefit Cuts

Low-income Vermonters with disabilities are fighting back against state mandated reductions to their household Reach Up benefits. Vermont Legal Aid filed a class action lawsuit in federal court today on behalf of affected Vermonters alleging that a new law is unconstitutional and discriminates against households with family members with a disabling condition. The new law …

Seeking Public Comments on the Agency of Human Services (AHS) & the Department for Children and Families (DCF)

The Governor’s Council on Pathways from Poverty is soliciting public input from interested parties and service providers on possible recommendations or changes within Department for Children and Families encompassing all divisions of the Department. If you, or an agency you know, would like to provide input there are three ways to do so: 1) Attend a …