7.5% of Vermont’s children received Reach Up (TANF) benefits in 2011; a 27% increase from 2007.

The 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a state-by-state study on the well-being of America’s children, ranks Vermont as third in the nation for overall child well-being.

“Changes to Vermont’s TANF Program” follows recent developments that are affecting Reach Up’s implementation and examines their implications for the future of the program.

Governor Douglas presented his 2010 budget address to the legislature Thursday, January 22nd.