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Advise the Governor, administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements that effect young children.
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Building Bright Futures is a non profit, public-private partnership authorized by law to improve the systems that serve Vermont’s young children and families.
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Learn MoreBuilding Bright Futures (BBF) is a nonprofit organization working to improve the well-being of young children and families in Vermont. We do this by monitoring Vermont’s early care, health, and education systems while advising the Governor, Administration, and Legislature on policy improvements.
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Vermont’s Early Childcare System
Monitor the state’s early care, health and education systems.
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Stakeholders and Community
Convene individuals, organizations, and agencies committed to young children, recognizing that we can better meet the diverse needs of all children and families when we work together.
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“Cozy Kids” Keeps Addison Kids Warm and Dry
This story is reprinted with permission from the Addison Independent. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com. MIDDLEBURY — As the thermometer drops en route to another frigid Vermont winter, a local nonprofit is raising money to make sure children from area low-income households have access to warm clothing. It’s called “Cozy Kids,” a program of […]
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Orleans and No. Essex Regional Recap, November 2019
The ONE Regional BBF Council has used the council meeting time to provide continuing education regarding trauma informed practices and resources. At the October meeting, we showed the documentary film, “Broken Places”, which explores why some children are permanently impacted by early adversity while others are able to thrive. Nationally known experts help the viewer […]
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Northern Windsor & Orange Regional Recap, November 2019
The Northern Windsor and Orange County Regional Council has a focus on ensuring our children are given quality experiences and education to strengthen their social and emotional health. The region has employed a variety of tools to address this priority including parenting classes, supporting professionals in the field with trainings and coaching, providing community education, […]
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