Advise
Governor and Legislature
Advise the Governor, administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements that effect young children.
When we work together, children shine
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.
LEARN MORERead BBF's statement on Diversity, Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion
Read the StatementA video message from Dr. Morgan Crossman about our response during COVID-19
Learn MoreSee the Early Childhood & Family Mental Health Task Force Report
Read the ReportBuilding 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.
LEARN MOREMonitor
Vermont’s Early Childcare System
Monitor the state’s early care, health and education systems.
Convene
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.
Sharing Our Work
Blog
Chittenden Regional Project Highlight: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) – Making the Systems Work for Families
Overview The SUD – Making the Systems Work for Families Project is embedded in the BBF statewide network. To describe this network briefly, BBF has 12 regions throughout Vermont that align with the Agency of Human Services districts. Each regional early childhood council, supported by one of BBF’s Regional Council Coordinators, brings together community members […]
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Central Vermont Tackles Connectivity Barriers for Families During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across Vermont in March, Central Vermont BBF and community partners rallied to address the needs of its residents. Early childhood partners in Central Vermont sought to help children and their families access health, mental health and education services that suddenly moved on-line and left them disconnected without devices or […]
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We’re Hiring: Regional Coordinator for Central Vermont and Lamoille Valley
Building Bright Futures (BBF) is seeking a Regional Coordinator to support the Building Bright Futures regional early childhood councils in the Central Vermont and Lamoille Valley regions. BBF regional councils bring together a diverse group of community members who are committed to children and families to identify gaps, share best practices, strategize, and support response […]
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