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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 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
We’re Hiring! Southeast Vermont Regional Coordinator
Building Bright Futures (BBF) is seeking a part-time Regional Coordinator to support the Building Bright Futures regional early childhood council in Southeast Vermont serving the Brattleboro AHS district which includes much of Windham County. BBF Regional Councils bring together a diverse group of community members who are committed to children and families to identify gaps, […]
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Vermont’s Early Childhood Systems Needs Assessment Webinar
On August 24th, Building Bright Futures (BBF) presented the birth to five systems needs assessment. The presentation integrated the key needs assessment themes with strategies supporting the Early Childhood Action Plan goals to inform sound policy development and strategic decision making in response to gaps facing Vermont’s children, families and early childhood system. In case […]
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Creating a Strong Early Care and Education Workforce
Thanks to a small group of dedicated individuals, the Early Childhood Pathway that was inactive at the Windham Regional Career Center will be restarted this week. The program now has an advisory board, an updated curriculum (including a new course on The Art and Science of Teaching from Melissa Mroz-Gaskill), and a group of students […]
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