Guest blog by Elliot Regenstein, Foresight Law and Policy and Nasha Patel, Watershed Advisors As part of the Vermont Child Care and Early Childhood Education Systems Analysis, Building Bright Futures […]
It’s an urgent priority to reduce preventable exclusionary discipline incidents (broadly defined as suspension and expulsion) for young children—in order to ensure that each and every child is able to […]
Provide input on governance options for Vermont’s Child Care and Early Childhood Education Systems Analysis (ECSA). The Systems Analysis was called for in legislation under Act 45 (H171, an Act […]
Starting in September 2021 and continuing through 2026, the state of Vermont is receiving $255,600 per year ($1.3 million total) from the federal government to promote early developmental health, family […]
On February 28, 60 early childhood leaders representing all levels of the BBF Network (Regional Councils, VECAP Committees, and SAC members) gathered at the State Advisory Council meeting to better […]
In the fall of 2021, the Vermont Act Early/COVID-19 Response grant team was fortunate to receive another year of funding and continued support for: 1) promotion of resilience-building resources and […]
30% of Vermont children have a behavioral, emotional, developmental, or mental health condition After the isolation that children and families experienced during the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, remote and […]
Building Bright Futures Regional Councils awards $100,000 in Vermont Early Childhood Fund grants to improve the well-being of children, families and communities Building Bright Futures (BBF) announced seven recipients of […]
Guest post by Elliot Regenstein, Foresight Law and Policy and Nasha Patel, Watershed Advisors Vermonters are passionate about the importance of early childhood education. Early childhood services change young lives, […]
Raising awareness of Building Bright Futures and making a gift on #GivingTuesday is a wonderful way to inspire people and communities to come together and reflect on the needs of […]
On Friday, November 19, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, marking a significant milestone. While it will still need to be considered and voted on in […]
As the primary early childhood advisor in Vermont, Building Bright Futures has been closely monitoring the Build Back Better Act which includes investments in universal prekindergarten education (UPK) and child […]