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 (BBF) is Vermont’s early childhood public-private partnership, charged under Vermont Title 33 § Chapter 46 and the Federal Head Start Act (Public Law 110-134) as Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council (SAC) and Network.
LEARN MORENew! State of Vermont's Children: 2021 Year in Review
Read the ReportNew! 2021/2022 State Advisory Council Recommendations
Learn MoreCheck out the updated Vermont Early Childhood Action Plan
See the PlanBuilding 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
News
News from the Network: December 2021
News from the Network is a series from Building Bright Futures that spotlights a different priority each month from our 12 Regional Councils. Written by our Policy and Program Director Anna Brouillette, this update gives a closer look at BBF’s work across the state of Vermont to improve the well-being of young children and families. […]
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Vermont Child Care and Early Childhood Education Systems Analysis: What We’re Up to and Where We’re Heading
Guest post by Elliot Regenstein, Foresight Law and Policy and Nasha Patel, Watershed Advisors Vermonters are passionate about the importance of early childhood education. Early childhood services change young lives, support families, and make the state more competitive economically. But it can be challenging to meet the complex needs of families with young children. To […]
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Ways to Give on #GivingTuesday
Raising awareness of Building Bright Futures and making a gift on #GivingTuesday is a wonderful way to inspire people and communities to come together and reflect on the needs of Vermont’s children and families. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving and unity. As Building Bright Futures takes part in this day, we are celebrating […]
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