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2023 Legislative Wrap-Up
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, during a veto override session, Vermont’s legislature passed H.217, a historic act related to investing in the state’s early childhood system. The law goes into effect […]
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BBF Welcomes Four New Staff Members
We’re excited to introduce four new BBF team members: Michelle Kersey, Kate Bailey, Tanya LaChapelle, and Valerie Wood. These new hires come as we ramp up our activities under “Vermont […]
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A Dedicated Vermonter’s Leadership on Education Is Being Recognized at the National Level
Flor Diaz Smith’s passion for education and supporting children and communities clearly shines through from the first minute you talk with her. She is an interior designer, a parent of […]
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VECAP Spotlight: Child Outcomes Accountability Team (COAT)
The Child Outcomes Accountability Team (COAT) is one of seven committees monitoring progress toward Vermont’s Early Childhood Action Plan (VECAP), with a focus on Goal 1: All children have a […]
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Register Now for the Family Needs Assessment Briefing
Last year, more than 600 people across Vermont took the Vermont Early Childhood Family Needs Assessment. Next week, Building Bright Futures’Families & Communities Committee is offering a virtual briefing where […]
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Watch Our Short Video on Mental Health in Vermont
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This short video about mental health for children and families in Vermont highlights one of the key sections from our yearly State of Vermont’s […]
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Welcoming New Members to the State Advisory Council
On March 27, Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council (SAC) gathered in person for the first time since 2019 to build relationships among members and deepen our understanding of the […]
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The Family Needs Assessment Results Are In!
Building Bright Futures’ Families and Communities Committee has released the results of the 2022 Vermont Early Childhood Family Needs Assessment, providing valuable insights into Vermont’s early childhood system. The survey […]
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How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Lead in the Home
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, BBF has been helping to raise awareness about lead exposure alongside the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, […]
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Watch our Short Video on Vermont’s Early Care and Education System
On January 9, Building Bright Futures presented a virtual briefing on The State of Vermont’s Children: 2022 Year in Review. This short video clip from the briefing focuses on Vermont’s […]
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We’re Hiring!
Building Bright Futures is hiring! We have five new positions, all open immediately, four of which are grant-funded positions through Dec. 31, 2025, and one of which (Regional Manager) is a […]
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Testifying in the Vermont Senate on Early Care and Education Bill
This week, Building Bright Futures’ Executive Director Morgan Crossman had the opportunity to give testimony to the Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare on a new child care and […]
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