Vermont Makes Strides in Strengthening Early Childhood Services
Good news for Vermont families with young kids! The state is using a special federal grant to improve the system of…
News from the Network: Fall Events and Forums
Fall is here, and Building Bright Futures’ Regional Councils have been busy convening and building community across the state. Central Vermont…
Focus on Equity at Fifth Annual Statewide Regional Summit
For five years now, Building Bright Futures Regional Managers have brought together Regional Council members from across the state around a…
Average Benefit for 3SquaresVT
The indicator chart shows the average 3SquaresVT (SNAP) monthly benefit received for an individual and a household.
Sharing the Results of Our Network Partner Survey
Earlier this year, we sent out our annual BBF Network Partner Survey asking for feedback on our partners’ experiences with the…
Children Served by 3SquaresVT
The indicator chart shows the number of children under 18 served by 3SquaresVT (SNAP) over time.
Our New Brief on the Vermont Family Leadership Mapping Project
Today we published a brief on the Vermont Family Leadership Mapping Project. The brief is based on information we gathered through…
Results of the 2024 Family Leadership Inventory
About the Family Leadership Mapping Project As a state, Vermont is committed to increasing opportunities for family leaders, elevating family voice…
Our Statement on GA Emergency Housing Program Crisis
At Building Bright Futures (BBF), we are committed to ensuring that children and their families have what they need to support…
Morgan Crossman Chosen for International Leadership Development Program
We are proud to announce that Building Bright Futures Executive Director Morgan Crossman was one of 20 leaders selected worldwide for…
The Importance of Summer Meal Programs for Children
This June and July, BBF Regional Manager Linda Michniewicz and volunteers handed out free, nutritious meals to children in the Orleans…
New Data Brief Offers Insights into Special Accommodation Grants in Vermont
Building Bright Futures (BBF) has released a new data brief through Vermont’s Early Childhood Data & Policy Center titled “Special Accommodation…
Highlights from Grand Rounds Seminar on Family Leadership and Representation
On July 18, 2024, the Building Bright Futures Families & Communities Committee co-chairs Jen Fortman and Sarah Morrison moderated a Vermont…
Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) Announces Next Round of Funding Opportunities
The Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) supports creative solutions that will improve the well-being of children from the prenatal period to…
Announcing the Regional Council Priorities for 2024-2026
BBF Early Childhood Regional Councils are an essential part of our statewide network working to improve the well-being of children and…
Child Care Center Rebuilds After a Devastating Fire
May 8, 2023, started out as an ordinary day for the Bickford family. That afternoon, Anneka Bickford was taking one of…
Sharing Resources for Families and Educators After Floods
On July 10, 2024, in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, heavy rainfall hit Vermont and caused destructive flooding. Many Vermonters are…
Grand Rounds Seminar Explores Preschool in Vermont
On June 18, 2024, Building Bright Futures Executive Director Dr. Morgan Crossman moderated a Vermont Early Childhood Grand Rounds Seminar titled…
VECAP Summit Shows Progress Toward Early Childhood Vision
On Monday, May 20, the State Advisory Council and more than 100 community partners gathered virtually (watch the video recording) to…
Seeking Volunteers to Hand Out Free Meals for Kids and Teens in Orleans
The summer meal program in Orleans, which provides free, nutritious meals to children in the area, is seeking volunteers! This role…
Northwestern Medical Center Expands Access to Autism Screenings and Supports
Last year, thanks to a federal grant, the Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) greatly expanded its funding, with a total of…
VECF Spotlight: Northwestern Medical Center Expands Access to Autism Screenings and Supports
Last year, thanks to a federal grant, the Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) greatly expanded its funding, with a total of…
Children Eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch
The indicator chart shows the percent of students enrolled in schools who are eligible for free or reduced lunch by year.
