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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.
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Learn MoreThe Building Vermont's Future from the Child Up Think Tank Report is now available.
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.
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.
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Blog
The Importance of Families & Communities in Early Childhood: An Interview with Shannon Hottinger
By Steve Ames, Regional Coordinator for Central Vermont and Lamoille Regions A few months back I spoke with the Co Chair of the ECAP Family and Communities Committee Shannon Hottinger. Shannon lives in Warren with her family and answered some questions for me. Thank you Shannon for your ongoing work for Vermont’s young families! Shannon, […]
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State Advisory Council, September 2019
September’s State Advisory Council Meeting kicked off with an update on the status of the Preschool Development Grant, followed by reminders of calendar items for the remainder of the calendar year, including the upcoming SAC and Regional Council Assembly in October, and the release of How Are Vermont’s Young Children and Families at the end […]
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Orleans & No. Essex Recap, September 2019
A coalition of community partners from a variety of agencies, including Building Bright Futures, meets monthly as the Newport Building Flourishing Communities (BFC) committee. The vision of BFC is for the Northeast Kingdom to be a “vibrant, intergenerational community that supports courageous, caring, competent adults in the daily lives of every child”. The coalition seeks […]
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