As a backbone organization for child well-being, BBF often convenes stakeholders and community members on issues that are important to children and families. Below are examples of some of our past projects.
The Vermont Early MTSS-123 Project
Dr. Lori Meyer from the University of Vermont led The Vermont Early MTSS-123 Project in collaboration with Building Bright Futures, coaches from Pyramid 802 PLUS, the Pyramid Model Consortium, and Strengthening Families trainers … Read more
Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Task Force
The Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Task Force was formed in 2019 to explore ways to use common language and visuals as a step … Read more
Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)
Momentum is growing for programs like evidence-based home visits and high-quality childcare and preschool. Vermont passed Act 166 in 2014 providing Universal Prekindergarten for all … Read more
2019 Preschool Development Grant Planning Grant
Looking for information about the current Preschool Development Grant? Visit our main PDG page. Vermont is committed to supporting children’s earliest experiences as they transition … Read more
Building Vermont’s Future From the Child Up
Building Vermont’s Future From the Child Up represents a multi-year effort to explore and develop recommendations for the future of early care and learning system … Read more
Substance Use and Opiate Task Force
Addiction, and not just to opiates, is a serious health issue in Vermont. Substance use disorders can have a profound influence on the lives of … Read more
Blue Ribbon Commission for Affordable Child Care
The Blue Ribbon Commission served multiple purposes: (1) to inventory and review reports and recommendations issued over the past 10 years relating to high quality, … Read more
