Start hereFront door
Vermont 211 / Senior Helpline (start here)
Start here for local aging/disability resources and referrals; ask about the Senior Helpline.
Vermont
Vermont resources for caregivers
These are Vermont entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports, job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportSupport
Caregiver programs (DAIL)
State caregiver programs and supports through Vermont’s Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL).
RespiteBreaks
Respite resources
Respite options vary—start with DAIL resources or use the national respite locator.
Medicaid LTSSHome care
Choices for Care / Long-Term Care (Medicaid)
Vermont Medicaid long-term care information (Choices for Care and related services).
Self-directedGetting paid
Self-direction options (ask)
Ask about participant-directed options where you can manage supports (availability varies; no eligibility promises).
Work & leaveJob support
Job-protected leave (FMLA)
Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) overview and guidance.
Benefits portalApply
myBenefits: apply for benefits
Vermont’s online application portal for certain benefits and services.
SafetyAPS
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Long-term careOmbudsman
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project
Advocacy and complaint help for long-term care residents and families (Vermont Legal Aid).