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May Recap: State Advisory Council on Gaps and Priorities for Investment

BBF convened the May 24 State Advisory Council with 75 participants. The full recording is linked here. The May SAC meeting was dedicated to understanding federal investments, as well as […]

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We’re Hiring! State Policy and Regional Positions

Building Bright Futures is excited to announce we are hiring for two positions to join our collaborative, high-performing team. Regional Manager serving Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Regions The Regional Manager […]

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A Letter to Regional Council Partners from the Executive Director

May 5, 2021 Dear Regional Council Partners, The BBF network envisions an early childhood system where partners work together with shared vision, shared action and shared accountability; where regional tables […]

Child Care Development Fund Stakeholder Meeting

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March Recap: State Advisory Council

The Early Childhood State Advisory Council (SAC) brings together up to 23 Governor appointed and at-large public and private early childhood leaders and decision-makers from across sectors to issue recommendations […]

Early Learning & Development Committee Meeting

Early Learning & Development Committee Meeting

DCF Webinar on CCRSA Grant Program for Childcare and Afterschool Programs

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) will run a grant program for childcare and afterschool programs to support the additional costs providing care to Vermont’s children due to COVID-19. […]

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February Recap: State Advisory Council

The February 22nd BBF State Advisory Council focused on early childhood policy including a mid-session update on priority and legislative issues, a presentation of the cradle-to-career vision by agency leadership, […]

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Opportunities to inform early childhood development and education policy – survey and recording now available

Building Bright Futures’ (BBF) mission is to improve the well-being of children and families in Vermont by using evidence to inform policy and bringing voices together across sectors and within […]

Webinar: PPP Overview for Vermont’s Childcare Providers

Webinar: Paycheck Protection Program Overview for Vermont’s Childcare Providers Date: Monday, February 8th 1:00pm-2:00pm Hosted by Building Bright Futures Description: Child care providers—both for profit and non-profit—are eligible for the Small […]

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Reporting to the Legislature the State of Vermont’s Children and Families

In our advisory role, BBF is committed to presenting the most up-to-date data on the status of children, families, and the early childhood system. Just as important, is BBF’s ability […]