Data from schools and organizations serving children show low levels of resiliency among youth and a feeling of being undervalued in their communities which is undermining their belief in themselves […]
This Fall the Rutland Council wanted to better understand the needs and resources around food insecurity in the state and in Rutland county. We were joined by Jill Hamilton MA, […]
By Dawn Powers The Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS) is striving to create and integrate a sustainable, systems-wide Strengthening Families (SF) approach. This is an evidence-based approach focused on […]
By Dawn Powers Are you a parent or do you know a parent who struggles with finding quality, affordable, and accessible childcare? You are not alone. The Challenge According to […]
By Dora Levinson Appreciative Inquiry is a philosophy that looks at systems and asks the question, ‘What’s right?’ rather than ‘What’s wrong?’. There is no doubt that early childhood systems […]
By Steve Ames As we begin to realize the overwhelming importance of the social determinants of health in building resilience in people and in community, new and innovative ideas are […]
by Darla Senecal Surveys of our youth suggest that from an early age our children are often feeling low optimism, low self-worth, and high anxiety. Fortunately studies also show us […]
One Region’s Strategy to Increase Child Care Capacity by Ellen Taetzsch Imagine you are a parent who just had a child and it is time to go back to work […]
by Julie Cadwallader Staub Early Learning Challenge, Race to the Top Director Elissa couldn’t believe it when she saw the phone number come up on her phone. Could it be? […]
by Darla Senecal, Regional Coordinator Last year Chris Hultquist of Mentor Connector placed 149 kids with mentors in Rutland County. There is a trend among the youngest members in the […]
As the fall approaches children are getting ready to return to school. For some children and their families, it will be their first experience with the “big” school. These children […]
Vermont’s Early Childhood Framework is built around the state’s commitment to realizing the promise of every Vermont child. On July 23, the Building Bright Futures State Advisory Council (SAC) took […]