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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.
LEARN MORESee the Early Childhood & Family Mental Health Task Force Report
Read the ReportHow Are Vermont's Young Children and Families? 2019 has been released.
Read the ReportMeet Our Executive Director, Dr. Morgan Crossman
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
The Age of Quarantine: Emotional Well-Being for Parents and Caregivers
Resources compiled by Beth Truzansky/Building Bright Futures and Lauren Smith/Help Me Grow/Vermont Department of Health Were there really only 31 days in March? Feels like 300! If you are feeling emotionally stretched, you’re not alone! As a parent and virtual worker, the last two weeks have been intense for many of us. It’s hard to […]
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Mindfulness as a Tool in Uncertain Times
The COVID-19 Pandemic is creating stress on many levels. Several families with young children are trying to figure out how to balance the demands of working and parenting/homeschooling from home, all while physically isolated from the peers and support circles we typically lean on. In addition, information is flying around at a rapid pace these […]
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March 2020 State Advisory Council Recap
Building Bright Futures’ Executive Director, Dr. Morgan Crossman, delivered welcoming remarks. In light of the COVID-19 crisis evolving in Vermont and across the world, BBF held its first ever, all virtual State Advisory Council meeting this month, attended by more than 65 early childhood leaders (see listing at the bottom of this post). Given the […]
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