Building Bright Futures State Advisory Council meetings serve as a critical convening of public and private partners working to improve the well-being of children and families in Vermont by using evidence to inform policy and decision-making, discussing critical challenges, and problem-solving. State Advisory Council (SAC) meetings are open to the public. Please register to receive ... Read more
The BBF Families and Communities Committee is a group of parents, guardians, caregivers, and professionals dedicated to improving systems and services for Vermont families and communities. Our committee is entirely virtual and open for parents and providers to join anytime. You can call in via your computer or phone, from anywhere! All you need to ... Read more
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. 2024–2026 Regional Priorities 1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home, in early childhood education and school settings, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health ... Read more
2024–2026 Regional Priorities 1. Access to basic needs – Identify gaps and invite creative solutions to help families access programs and supports that meet their basic needs (food, housing, diapers, health care, transportation, etc.). 2. Building resilience in children, families, and communities – Support prevention and ongoing resiliency efforts to ensure that children reach their optimal well-being and potential. ... Read more
Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month. 2024 -2026 Council Priorities Contact Darla for meeting details.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. 2024–2026 Regional Priorities1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home, in early childhood education and school settings, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce ... Read more
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month. 2024–2026 Regional Priorities 1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home, in early childhood education and school settings, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health ... Read more
To get the Zoom link for this meeting, please email Anna Brouillette. The Early Learning and Development Committee is devoted to strengthening the integration, accessibility, and quality of early childhood services. Their work spans quality and capacity of services from the prenatal period through age 8, with a focus on alignment and best practices for ... Read more
Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. 2024–2026 Regional Priorities 1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home, in early childhood education and school settings, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health ... Read more
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month. 2024–2026 Regional Priorities1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home, in early childhood education and school settings, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce ... Read more
The BBF Families and Communities Committee is a group of parents, guardians, caregivers, and professionals dedicated to improving systems and services for Vermont families and communities. Our committee is entirely virtual and open for parents and providers to join anytime. You can call in via your computer or phone, from anywhere! All you need to ... Read more
