BFIS

Access Vermont's Bright Futures Child Care Information System (BFIS) by clicking here.
Looking for services? Call Vermont 2-1-1 or visit their website for more information.

Newport Resources

Newport Resources

Chamber of Commerce
http://www.vtnorthcountry.org/index.php
Chamber of Commerce main page, lots of links to businesses and events.

CLASP
http://www.clasp.org/
Center for Law and Social Policy -- data, published studies, current research in early care and education.

Eco-Friendly Holiday Gifts
http://www.kiwimagonline.com/downloads/HolidayGifts/2008/
Check out this list of recommended earth-friendly gift possibilities -- good stuff!

Environmental Working Group
http://www.ewg.org/forparents
For parents who want to avoid environmental hazards, this site has the latest greatest threats to children's health.

Essex County
http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=22863
demographics of Essex County

Essex North Supervisory Union
http://vermont.schooltree.org/district/Essex-North-Supervisory-Union-016555.html
Although ENSU does not have a website, this link gives contact information.

Newport Daily Express
http://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/
Newport Daily Express newspaper -- local news updated daily

North Country Hospital
http://www.nchsi.org/
Regional hospital information

North Country Supervisory Union
http://www.northcountryschools.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=84&PHPSESSID=2893691cf65d518d7f0ee40e99c4bd38
NCSU website links to individual school district websites, if available.

Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA)
http://www.nekca.org/
Community Action agency main page

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS)
http://www.nkhs.org/
Community Mental Health Agency main page

Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
http://www.neklsvt.org/
NEKLS web portal

Orleans Central Supervisory Union
http://www.ocsu.org/
OCSU website gives information about individual town schools.

Orleans County Statistics
http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=22868
basic demographics of Orleans County.

Pre-K Now
http://www.preknow.org/
Information about quality preschool, current legislation, state-by-state progress in offering public pre-k programs.

VDH pandemic flu prep
http://healthvermont.gov/panflu/documents/child_care_list.pdf
A "how to" guide for childcares and preschools to prepare for pandemic flu.

 

For Parents

Interested in getting involved?

The fastest and easiest way for parents of young children to get involved is to connect with other parents. There are many parent networks and groups for families with children under six across Vermont and one is likely to be a good match for your level of interest, skills and time. Start with your regional BBF Council

Click here for more info...