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Governor and Legislature
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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Blog
Regional Shared Services Hub Comes to the Northeast Kingdom
It is an all too familiar scenario being played out over and over across our region and state: Childcare centers struggling to stay open and struggling to find qualified staff while parents struggle to find quality care. “Promoting, supporting and creating high quality childcare in our region” is a priority identified by the Orleans and […]
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State Advisory Council Recap, May 2019
At the May meeting, after passing the FY20 budget for Building Bright Futures, the SAC delved into both of its priority areas for 2019, early childhood and family mental health (ECFMH) and supporting the early childhood workforce. In past meetings, the SAC heard from designated agencies and participated in small group discussions, leading to the […]
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The Chittenden Clinic Takes a Family-Centered Approach to Opioid Treatment
Reducing the stigma of Substance Use Disorder, and reflecting on how we can do better for individuals and families that are receiving treatment supports in our community is a key action item that the Chittenden Regional Council has prioritized. Whether folks are trying to quit a substance for the first time or whether they have […]
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