Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) Announces Next Round of Funding Opportunities
The Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) supports creative solutions that will improve the well-being of children from the prenatal period to ...
Building Bright Futures
Announcing the Regional Council Priorities for 2024-2026
BBF Early Childhood Regional Councils are an essential part of our statewide network working to improve the well-being of children and ...
Child Care Center Rebuilds After a Devastating Fire
May 8, 2023, started out as an ordinary day for the Bickford family. That afternoon, Anneka Bickford was taking one of ...
Sharing Resources for Families and Educators After Floods
On July 10, 2024, in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, heavy rainfall hit Vermont and caused destructive flooding. Many Vermonters are ...
Grand Rounds Seminar Explores Preschool in Vermont
On June 18, 2024, Building Bright Futures Executive Director Dr. Morgan Crossman moderated a Vermont Early Childhood Grand Rounds Seminar titled ...
VECAP Summit Shows Progress Toward Early Childhood Vision
On Monday, May 20, the State Advisory Council and more than 100 community partners gathered virtually (watch the video recording) to ...
Seeking Volunteers to Hand Out Free Meals for Kids and Teens in Orleans
The summer meal program in Orleans, which provides free, nutritious meals to children in the area, is seeking volunteers! This role ...
VECF Spotlight: Northwestern Medical Center Expands Access to Autism Screenings and Supports
Last year, thanks to a federal grant, the Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) greatly expanded its funding, with a total of ...
Northwestern Medical Center Expands Access to Autism Screenings and Supports
Last year, thanks to a federal grant, the Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) greatly expanded its funding, with a total of ...
How BBF Develops Our Annual Policy Recommendations
Each year, BBF develops Policy Recommendations with input from families, early childhood professionals, and other partners from across the Network. The ...
BBF’s Approach to Advisement in 2024
On May 11, Vermont’s General Assembly officially adjourned and brought the 2023-2024 biennium to a close in Montpelier. Over the course ...
BBF Announces Spring 2024 VECF Grant Recipients
Building Bright Futures is excited to announce the recipients of the Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) awards for spring 2024! The ...
