Act 76 Update
A key role for BBF is monitoring the implementation of Act 76, Vermont’s landmark child care and early childhood education law, ...
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Hear Dr. Morgan Crossman on the Future of Child Care
Earlier this month, I spoke at “Growing Vermont: A Conversation on the Future of Child Care,” a town hall event hosted ...
From Courtroom to Capitol Hill: Why Child and Family Policy is Personal for Me
My journey into the world of child and family policy began in a courtroom—not as a lawyer, but as a witness ...
“In This Together”: ACPCC Supports Families Through Healing and Hope
At the heart of Addison County stands a powerful example of community-centered care: the Addison County Parent Child Center (ACPCC). For ...
Celebrating Progress on Data Access and Integration Made Possible by the Preschool Development Grant
The Preschool Development Grant (PDG) is investing $23 million in Vermont’s early childhood system from 2023 through 2025. This federal grant ...
Vermont’s Child Care Update: How New Policies Are Supporting Families and Child Care Providers
Thanks to Vermont’s historic Act 76, child care subsidies are now available to more families than ever before. Providers also benefit, ...
Elevating Urgent Needs in Vermont’s Early Childhood System: July SAC Public Forum Highlights
On July 28, 2025, Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council (SAC) convened a special public forum. The forum invited community voices ...
“Head Start goes above and beyond”: Two Parents and a Provider Share Their Head Start Stories
Head Start and Early Head Start provide early education and ensure that children receive comprehensive health screenings, nutrition, family support, and ...
News from the Network: Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan Update
News from the Network is an email series from Building Bright Futures that spotlights BBF’s work across the state of Vermont ...
BBF Announces 2025 VECF Grant Recipients
Building Bright Futures is excited to announce the recipients of our Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) awards for 2025! The fund ...
Regional Councils Identify Areas of Focus for the Year Ahead
Building Bright Futures’ 12 Early Childhood Regional Councils are an essential component of the BBF Network, allowing us to hear directly ...
Continuous Improvement Survey Results from the BBF Network
Each year, we survey the BBF Network of 500+ early childhood professionals, parent leaders, and community partners requesting feedback on our ...
