Good morning from #Vermont Early Childhood Day at the Legislature! #ecdl2024 #earlychildhood

Families & Communities member Amber embodies the second VECAP Goal of families and communities playing a leading role in children's well being: "Paid leave gives growing families a strong start — and when families have a strong start, we all benefit." vtdigger.org/2024/03/19/pai…

We are so excited to welcome five new members to the State Advisory Council (SAC)! Learn more about who is serving on the SAC and register to join us for the next meeting on May 20 at our website: buildingbrightfutures.org/about-building…

The BBF Team got to celebrate Deputy Director Beth Truzansky at the 2024 KidSafe Outstanding Service Awards this morning!

Vermont's Early Childhood Action Plan (VECAP) begins with the goal, "All children have a healthy start." In order to achieve this, BBF's Network recommends enacting a paid family leave program and is proud to join 65 others in the @vtpaidleave Coalition calling for support.

Have you applied for Vermont's child care financial assistance (CCFAP)? Even if you were denied in the past, you may qualify now that more families are eligible for assistance with the passage of Act 76. Learn more at dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/ccfap

BBF Regional Managers are pleased to offer ways to support early childhood system staff and increase retention. Register for this FREE, virtual workshop on Thursday May 16th 6-8pm at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The 2024 VT legislative session has adjourned, and our latest blog post provides a recap of the ways BBF carried out it's role as primary advisor to the Legislature on the early childhood period. Read more here buildingbrightfutures.org/legislative-ad…

In case you missed it, here is the recording of last night's "I can't self-care my way out of this!" workshop on how to manage chronic stress in the early childhood workplace youtube.com/watch?v=7KYA9l…

Check your email! We want your feedback on your experiences with the State Advisory Council, Regional Councils, a VECAP Committee, or with BBF as an organization during the past year.

Starting June 1, Building Bright Futures will receive $1 for every $2.50 reusable Hannaford Community Bag purchased throughout the month at 21A Essex Way, Essex Junction VT! Support BBF while you grocery shop in June!

Join us Tuesday, June 18 at 10am for the second Early Childhood Grand Rounds Seminar Series on The State of Preschool: Situating Vermont within the national context. Learn more and register for this Zoom event at vermontkidsdata.org/ec-grand-round…

We are hiring! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for a full-time Policy Manager. Learn more and apply at buildingbrightfutures.org/jobs/

We need your help in Orleans! Starting today, summer meals are distributed for children throughout the state. Learn more about how you can help here: buildingbrightfutures.org/volunteers-nee…

The Early Childhood Data Portal includes topics on basic needs including financial assistance, nutritional support, and housing. Swipe through to see a few of the new indicators we have added! Learn more about the portal by visiting vermontkidsdata.org

Help is here. Vermont now has enhanced mobile crisis response teams throughout the state. Service is available 24/7 to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring crises. Call or text 9-8-8!

The Early Childhood Data Portal includes topics on mental health. Swipe through to see a few of the new indicators we have added! Learn more about the portal by visiting vermontkidsdata.org

Share your family's health care story. Join community leaders, neighbors, hospital leaders, legislators, and state officials to discuss options to improve healthcare access, affordability, quality, and sustainability. Attend a meeting in your region: bit.ly/Healthcare-Com…

Back to school supplies available for child care centers! Check out the link below before July 31 to learn more and select your resource bundles, thanks to VT DCF Child Development Division's STARS Team. tinyurl.com/cddstarsresour…