Resources

VERMONT KIN AS PARENTS can help you sort through some of the issues and needs of relatives who are caring, or potentially caring for children.

Call 802-338-4725 or click here to send an email

VERMONT 211 can direct you to resources for help you need.

Vermont 2-1-1 is a simple number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community. By dialing 2-1-1, information is much easier to find. At Vermont 2-1-1, callers will speak with a real person every time. Call Specialists will problem solve and refer callers from throughout Vermont to government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, and other local resources. Vermont 2-1-1 is:

A local call from anywhere in Vermont.
Confidential telephone assistance.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Live translation services for 170 languages.
Access for persons who have special needs.
Ability to transfer emergency calls to 9-1-1.
Accurate, updated information about community resources in Vermont

LEGAL RESOURCES

VERMONT LAWYER REFERRAL LINE: $25 for ½ hour-1-800-585-8852

VERONT LEGAL AID: 1-800-789-4195, ask for a referral to the Volunteer Project Line

VERMONT LAW LINE: 1-800-639-8857

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

DCP’S ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION can provide cash assistance through the Reach Up Program to who are caring for a child under the age of 18 who has little or no income. The income level of the relative caregiver may be excluded in order to provide assistance to the child.

Contact your local office. For a list of offices:
http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/contact_us/district_offices

For additional financial resources see pages 10-13 of the RESOURCE GUIDE FOR KINSHIP CARE PROVIDERS

REQUEST A COPY from VKAP: 802-338-4725

CHILD CARE

Child Development Resources, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division (CDD)

CDD is charged with improving the well-being of Vermont’s children by ensuring that safe, accessible, and quality child care services are available for every child. For information about child care providers, financial help for child care, and additional programs available:

800-649-2642 or (802) 241-3110 or http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd

HEALTH INSURANCE

The child you are caring for may be eligible for a State health insurance program called Medicaid or Dr. Dynasaur. A range of services is covered for medical, dental, therapeutic, family support or other needs.

Call 1-800-250-8427 or visit http://dcf.vermont.gov/health_insurance