New data on suspensions and expulsions of Vermont kids under 9
It’s an urgent priority to reduce preventable exclusionary discipline incidents (broadly defined as suspension and expulsion) for young children—in order to ...
Dora Levinson
New data show children’s needs are on the rise
30% of Vermont children have a behavioral, emotional, developmental, or mental health condition After the isolation that children and families experienced ...
BBF Launches the Vermont Early Childhood Fund with $100K to Communities
Building Bright Futures is pleased to announce the creation of the Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) providing grants of $10,000-$20,000 for ...
Early Childhood and Family Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Early childhood and family mental health is the foundation of all future child development. Children’s mental health during public health emergencies ...
The Early MTSS-123 Project: ONE Early Childhood System, TWO Social and Emotional Interventions, THREE Core Groups
In the past few months, a new Early Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (Early MTSS) and Strengthening Families pilot project was introduced ...
We’re Hiring! Southeast Vermont Regional Coordinator
Building Bright Futures (BBF) is seeking a part-time Regional Coordinator to support the Building Bright Futures regional early childhood council in ...
Vermont’s Early Childhood Systems Needs Assessment Webinar
On August 24th, Building Bright Futures (BBF) presented the birth to five systems needs assessment. The presentation integrated the key needs ...
Creating a Strong Early Care and Education Workforce
Thanks to a small group of dedicated individuals, the Early Childhood Pathway that was inactive at the Windham Regional Career Center ...
July Recap: State Advisory Council and Early Childhood Policy Development Session
In July, Early Childhood leaders gathered for the State Advisory Council meeting which also served as an Early Childhood Policy Development ...
The Junior League of Champlain Valley’s Diaper Bank
This blog is written in conjunction with Amanda Herzberger. Amanda has been a member of the Junior League of Champlain Valley ...
Chittenden Regional Project Highlight: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) – Making the Systems Work for Families
Overview The SUD – Making the Systems Work for Families Project is embedded in the BBF statewide network. To describe this ...
Central Vermont Tackles Connectivity Barriers for Families During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across Vermont in March, Central Vermont BBF and community partners rallied to address the needs ...
