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Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Vermont
Vermont programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Department for Children and Families
Child Care Financial Assistance Program
The Child Care Financial Assistance Program helps eligible families pay for child care.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living
Aging Services
Area Agencies on Aging and the ADRC connect older Vermonters and people with disabilities to local support.
Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living
Developmental Disabilities Services
Developmental disability services are delivered through state-designated local agencies and providers.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Vermont 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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