One of the definitions of the word ‘partner’ is one who shares. The word takes on a depth of meanings and added strength in the context of the early childhood profession. Partnership is about action; it is the way that we do our work in the Bennington region- by sharing strengths and resources while assisting […]
Once again this year the Bennington Parent Child Center, Sunrise Family Resource Center, has given the BBF Early Childhood Council the opportunity to weigh in the direct services grants funded from the PCC Master Grant. The Council hears from grantees and then has the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. It is a great […]
It is exciting to see that playgroups and story hours are happening across the Bennington Region. Libraries are great early childhood partners. Librarians have access to children and their families enabling them to share information and resources. The Bennington BBF Early Childhood Council undertook large topics in both November and December. November was the […]
Children who have strong social emotional skills are ready to learn, ready for school and ready for life. However, there are many children and families that need support to move forward in life. Right now, there is not enough capacity in the mental health system for children and their families, resulting in some children not […]
It is the season for starting up- children start kindergarten and families begin to enjoy all of the fall activities. It means those of us serving families are ramping up too. In Vermont, a lot of things happen in the fall before the inclement weather hits. We have three programs that have reached the 50 […]