Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 33, § 2105

The Commissioner shall cause an investigation and record to be made of the circumstances of the person alleged to need General Assistance to determine whether the person is eligible. Information shall be sought as to the residence of the person, his or her age, physical condition, earnings or other income, ability to be gainfully employed of all members of his or her family, the cause of the person’s condition, the ability and willingness of persons legally liable for his or her support to assist, and other relevant facts.