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State Advisory Council Recap, June 2020
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 […]
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The Strength of Community: Lessons I have Learned Working with the Addison Early Childhood Education Community
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 […]
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Letters of love to new moms. Love, moms.
“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 […]
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State Advisory Council Recap, May 2020
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 […]
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Child Care Reopening: Resources to Support Social Emotional Needs
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 […]
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Using Social Stories to Support Children with Transitions
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 […]
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3 Ways BBF is Supporting Parents
“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!” – […]
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Coming Together in the Northeast Kingdom during COVID-19
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.” […]
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State Advisory Council Recap, April 2020
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 […]
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BBF’s Collective Impact Work during COVID-19
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 […]
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A Letter to the Early Childhood Community from our Executive Director
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 […]
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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 […]
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