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Vermont Department for Children and Families Reach Up Eligibility Rules Economic Services Division 2200 8

11. “Household” means either:

i. One or more eligible children living with:

A. One or both parents;

B. A relative; or

C. A caretaker; or

ii. A pregnant individual.

12. “Need” means the lack of income or other resources necessary for long-term mental and physical well-being.

13. “Parent” means:

i. The same as in 15C V.S.A. § 102(16);

ii. Stepparent; or

iii. Pregnant individual.

14. “Participant” means an adult who is a member of a Reach Up household.

15. “Payment” means the form, frequency, and method used to pay Reach Up benefits to eligible individuals through:

i. Money payments; and/or

ii. Vendor payments.

16. “Reach Up household” shall have the same meaning as “eligible family” in 33 V.S.A. §1101(11) and means a household that is determined to be financially eligible for the Reach Up program.

17. “Support services” means the services and referrals needed for the accomplishment of the participant’s goals and the implementation of their family development plan.

18. “Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” (TANF) means the block grant provided to Vermont and established in accordance with Part A of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, and the regulations issued under the Act by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.

2202 Eligibility and Payment Process (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. The eligibility and payment process for Reach Up consists of steps an applicant takes to request benefits and procedures the Department follows to determine eligibility and payments. b. Steps within the eligibility and payment process include: