In June the SAC met to conduct some general business and also receive updates on some crucial projects that are in progress. The first task was to approve the fiscal year 2021 budget which was first presented to the SAC in May. The SAC voted to pass the budget unanimously. In response to recent high-profile […]
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By Kathryn Torres, Addison County Parent-Child Center I have been coming to Vermont for family vacations for close to thirty years, and finally my husband and I took the plunge to live here permanently in 2019. With a background steeped in Early Childhood and Education, I took time to reach out and see what was […]
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“Women can do hard things. You, my friend, can do hard things.” The following blog was shared with us by Kellie Campbell a Commissioner for the Vermont Commission on The following blog was shared with us by Kellie Campbell a Commissioner for the Vermont Commission on Women (VCW). Kellie Campbell is Chief Technology Officer at […]
Read More The past two SAC meetings have been primarily focused around updates from state agency partners and their activities responding to the COVID-19 crisis. With partners from across Vermont and from many sectors at the table, it has been a good opportunity to share information during a stressful and busy time. The May meeting of the […]
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How do I support children and families as they return to child care? COVID-19 has changed our world and daily lives in so many ways, both big and small, impacting every person and family differently. For many of families with young children, the reopening of child care programs is the latest change and brings a […]
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Guest Blog by Cindy Cole, Director of Psychological Services for the Champlain Valley School District and guest on the May 27th BBF Early Childhood Forum on Mental Health. The picture below is of Cindy as seen through the eyes of a student. Social stories can be a really effective way to help children understand changes […]
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“This time has been scary and we have been doing our best to adapt to these changes but there are definitely many concerns and struggles as we move forward!” – Alexis Duquette from Putney. Alexis is a mother of four children and was one of many parents and providers who responded to BBF’s call for […]
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The notice popped up in my inbox the other day-”This to-do is due soon: April testimonial”. A testimonial, by definition, is a “positive tribute to someone and to their achievements.” It is difficult to single out one person to write a testimonial about during this recent unprecedented health crisis, so this is a testimonial to […]
Read More SAC members present: Chloe Leary, Cheryle Wilcox, Auburn Watersong, Julie Cadwallader Staub, Flor Diaz-Smith, Steven Berbeco, Emily Merrill, Amy Johnson, Renee Kelly, Jessica Brumsted, Janet Kilburn (sitting in for Breena Holmes), Kristy Swenson, Kate Rogers, Aly Richards Staff present: Morgan Crossman, Beth Truzansky, Dora Levinson, Amanda Biggs, Katie Mobbs, Anne LaTulippe, Linda Michniewicz, Ellen Taetzsch, […]
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Right now across the world we are observing acts of collaboration, kindness and ingenuity. Individuals and organizations are responding to a call to action, shifting their work to use their expertise or trade towards the common goal of flattening the curve. This is not that dissimilar to the work that Building Bright Futures is doing. […]
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Dear Vermont’s Early Childhood Community, The events of this past month have been intense and tested the strength of families, communities and Vermont’s early childhood service system. Our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving rapidly in a climate of uncertainty and we’re grateful for thoughtful decision-making. I want to take this moment to […]
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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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