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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: State Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This meeting has been postponed due to snow.  \n\n\n\nBuilding Bright Futures State Advisory Council meetings serve as a critical convening of public and private partners working to improve the well-being of children and families in Vermont by using evidence to inform policy and decision-making\, discussing critical challenges\, and problem-solving. State Advisory Council (SAC) meetings are open to the public. This meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. \n\n\n\nAt our Jan. 26 meeting\, we will:  \n\n\n\n\nReview the impact of Act 76 for families and providers and learn about ongoing monitoring activities related to the investment and policy changes in the child care law passed in 2023.\n\n\n\nLearn about the one-year Preschool Development Grant Birth Through 5 (PDG B-5) that was awarded to Vermont to strengthen the state’s early care and education system for young children and their families.\n\n\n\nBuild alignment and collaboration across Regional Councils\, the State Advisory Council\, and Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan committees.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the meeting agenda
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/state-advisory-council-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Families and Communities Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BBF Families and Communities Committee is a group of parents\, guardians\, caregivers\, and professionals dedicated to improving systems and services for Vermont families and communities. Our committee is entirely virtual and open for parents and providers to join anytime. You can call in via your computer or phone\, from anywhere! All you need to do is show up with all of the knowledge and experience that you hold. \n\n\n\nWe value your time. Those who join as parents\, primary caregivers\, or guardians are eligible to be paid for their time attending and preparing for the committee at a rate of $18/hour. Child care stipends also may be available. To learn more\, email families@buildingbrightfutures.org.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/families-and-communities-committee-meeting/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T153000
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SUMMARY:Chittenden Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month.  \n\n\n\n 2024–2026 Regional Priorities \n\n\n\n1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in early childhood education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline. \n\n\n\n2. Substance use and the impact on family and child health: Support families impacted by substance use disorder by building stronger connections between the early childhood and adult treatment systems so providers can support a child and family’s needs. \n\n\n\nContact Ali for meeting details.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/bbf-chittenden-regional-council-meeting/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
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SUMMARY:Lamoille Valley BBF Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will hear from BBF’s Research & Data Director\, Dora Levinson\, to review the State of Vermont’s Children report with particular focus on your region. If you would like to preview the report prior to the meeting you can find it on our website\, here. Click on Regional Profile to find your region.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/lamoille-valley-bbf-regional-council-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
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SUMMARY:Early Learning and Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To get the Zoom link for this meeting\, please email Anna Brouillette. \n\n\n\nThe Early Learning and Development Committee is devoted to strengthening the integration\, accessibility\, and quality of early childhood services. Their work spans quality and capacity of services from the prenatal period through age 8\, with a focus on alignment and best practices for children and families from childcare through early elementary education. \n\n\n\nThe committee is composed of public and private partners including early care and learning program directors\, school administrators\, philanthropy partners\, and advocacy and state agency partners representing different levels of policy and systems integration.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/early-learning-and-development-committee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
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SUMMARY:Central Vermont Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the Central Vermont Regional Council’s Virtual Meeting to learn more about Advancing Early Childhood Education as a Profession. \n\n\n\nFrom 9 to 10 a.m.\, Beth Wallace\, VTAEYC Director of Engagement\, and Rachel Hunter\, VTAEYC Advancing Outreach Coordinator\, will present a brief history and overview of Advancing the ECE Profession and the current status of the bill proposed in legislation. \n\n\n\nFrom 10 to 10:30 a.m.\, the regular Regional Council meeting will take place\, with time for partner updates and other business.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/central-vermont-regional-council-meeting-2026-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
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SUMMARY:Addison Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month. \n\n\n\n2024 -2026 Council Priorities \n\n\n\n\nChild and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in Early Childhood Education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline.\n\n\n\nQuality and capacity of early childhood education & services (including child care\, pre-K\, special education\, mental health services\, etc.): Respond to system gaps to improve access to high-quality learning and support systems that meet family needs. Promote and strengthen regional workforce development strategies by supporting recruitment\, apprenticeship\, training\, retention\, and professional development.\n\n\n\n\nContact Darla for meeting details.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/addison-regional-council-meeting/2026-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
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SUMMARY:Barre Dabble Day
DESCRIPTION:Barre Auditorium\, 16 Auditorium Hill\, Barre\, VT \n\n\n\nCome dabble with free\, fun\, and messy activities for children ages birth to 8 and their families! Dabble Day is an opportunity for families to explore and play together while gathering information about local childcare services\, preschool programs\, and health and community services. Free refreshments provided. Every child takes home a free book!
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/dabble-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20241106T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193342Z
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SUMMARY:Families and Communities Committee - Family Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:The BBF Families and Communities Committee is a group of parents\, guardians\, caregivers\, and professionals dedicated to improving systems and services for Vermont families and communities. Our committee is entirely virtual and open for parents and providers to join anytime. You can call in via your computer or phone\, from anywhere! All you need to do is show up with all of the knowledge and experience that you hold. \n\n\n\nWe value your time. Those who join as parents\, primary caregivers\, or guardians are eligible to be paid for their time attending and preparing for the committee at a rate of $18/hour. Child care stipends also may be available. To learn more\, email families@buildingbrightfutures.org.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/families-and-communities-committee-family-lunch-bunch-2/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T123000
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SUMMARY:Southeast Vermont Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held quarterly (every three months) on the third Friday of the month. Contact Courtney Hillhouse with questions at chillhouse@buildingbrightfutures.org \n\n\n\nIn person meetings are at Early Education Services\, 130 Birge St\, Brattleboro\, VT 05301\, USA
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/southeast-vermont-regional-council-meeting-2/2026-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260210T150353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T180347Z
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SUMMARY:State Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Building Bright Futures State Advisory Council meetings serve as a critical convening of public and private partners working to improve the well-being of children and families in Vermont by using evidence to inform policy and decision-making\, discussing critical challenges\, and problem-solving. State Advisory Council (SAC) meetings are open to the public.  \n\n\n\n\n\nView the agenda
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/state-advisory-council-meeting-12/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260227T194857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T194858Z
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SUMMARY:Springfield Area Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings of the Springfield Area Regional Council are held on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Courtney for meeting details. \n\n\n\n2024–2026 Regional Priorities \n\n\n\n\nBuilding resilience in children\, families\, and communities: Support prevention and ongoing resiliency efforts to ensure that children reach their optimal well-being and potential. Promote parent and provider education about resilience and the impact of trauma to better support children who are impacted by traumatic experiences such as eviction\, poverty\, death of a parent\, substance use disorder\, or domestic violence.\n\n\n\nAccess to basic needs: Identify gaps and invite creative solutions to help families access programs and supports that meet their basic needs (food\, housing\, diapers\, health care\, transportation\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/springfield-area-regional-council-meeting-3/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000
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SUMMARY:Northern Windsor & Orange Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month\, every other month. \n\n\n\n2024–2026 Regional Priorities1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in early childhood education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline. \n\n\n\n2. Building resilience in children\, families\, and communities: Support prevention and ongoing resiliency efforts to ensure that children reach their optimal well-being and potential. Promote parent and provider education about resilience and the impact of trauma to better support children who are impacted by traumatic experiences such as eviction\, poverty\, death of a parent\, substance use disorder\, or domestic violence. \n\n\n\nContact Courtney for meeting details.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/northern-windsor-orange-regional-council-meeting-2/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
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SUMMARY:Families and Communities Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BBF Families and Communities Committee is a group of parents\, guardians\, caregivers\, and professionals dedicated to improving systems and services for Vermont families and communities. Our committee is entirely virtual and open for parents and providers to join anytime. You can call in via your computer or phone\, from anywhere! All you need to do is show up with all of the knowledge and experience that you hold. \n\n\n\nWe value your time. Those who join as parents\, primary caregivers\, or guardians are eligible to be paid for their time attending and preparing for the committee at a rate of $18/hour. Child care stipends also may be available. To learn more\, email families@buildingbrightfutures.org.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/families-and-communities-committee-meeting-2/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20241003T191132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T192552Z
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SUMMARY:Chittenden Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month.  \n\n\n\n 2024–2026 Regional Priorities \n\n\n\n1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in early childhood education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline. \n\n\n\n2. Substance use and the impact on family and child health: Support families impacted by substance use disorder by building stronger connections between the early childhood and adult treatment systems so providers can support a child and family’s needs. \n\n\n\nContact Ali for meeting details.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/bbf-chittenden-regional-council-meeting/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260304T214334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214620Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Early Learning and Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. \n\n\n\nTo get the Zoom link for this meeting\, please email Anna Brouillette. \n\n\n\nThis committee focuses on monitoring Goal 3 of Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan: All Children and Families Have Access to High-Quality Opportunities That Promote Child Development and Well-Being\, which centers on strengthening the integration\, accessibility\, and quality of early childhood services. The committee looks at services from the prenatal period through age 8\, with particular attention to alignment and best practices across child care\, early learning\, and early elementary education. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held virtually and are open to the public. The Early Learning and Development Committee brings together public and private partners—including early care and learning program leaders\, school administrators\, philanthropy partners\, advocates\, and state agency representatives—who meet regularly to review progress\, identify challenges\, and support coordinated system improvement for children and families.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/early-learning-and-development-committee-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20241111T181710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T164145Z
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SUMMARY:Addison Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month. \n\n\n\n2024 -2026 Council Priorities \n\n\n\n\nChild and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in Early Childhood Education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline.\n\n\n\nQuality and capacity of early childhood education & services (including child care\, pre-K\, special education\, mental health services\, etc.): Respond to system gaps to improve access to high-quality learning and support systems that meet family needs. Promote and strengthen regional workforce development strategies by supporting recruitment\, apprenticeship\, training\, retention\, and professional development.\n\n\n\n\nContact Darla for meeting details.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/addison-regional-council-meeting/2026-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260212T221756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T174645Z
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SUMMARY:Caledonia/South Essex Dabble Day
DESCRIPTION:St. Johnsbury School\, 257 Western Ave \n\n\n\nSave the date for BBF’s 16th Annual Caledonia/S. Essex Dabble Day! This is a fun-filled day for young children birth to 8\, their families and siblings. More details and registration to come.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/caledonia-south-essex-dabble-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T180606Z
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SUMMARY:Bennington Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been rescheduled to March 16 and will include a panel discussion on housing and homelessness. Bennington Regional Council meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of the month\, every other month. Contact Darla for details. \n\n\n\n2024–2026 Regional Priorities \n\n\n\n1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in early childhood education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline. \n\n\n\n2. Quality and capacity of early childhood education & services (including child care\, pre-K\, special education\, mental health services\, etc.): Respond to system gaps to improve access to high-quality learning and support systems that meet family needs. Promote and strengthen regional workforce development strategies by supporting recruitment\, apprenticeship\, training\, retention\, and professional development.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/bennington-regional-council-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260227T193215Z
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SUMMARY:Caledonia & Southern Essex Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. Contact Linda for meeting details. \n\n\n\n2024–2026 Regional Priorities: \n\n\n\n1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in early childhood education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline. \n\n\n\n2. Building resilience in children\, families\, and communities: Support prevention and ongoing resiliency efforts to ensure that children reach their optimal well-being and potential. Promote parent and provider education about resilience and the impact of trauma to better support children who are impacted by traumatic experiences such as eviction\, poverty\, death of a parent\, substance use disorder\, or domestic violence.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/caledonia-southern-essex-regional-council-meeting-4/2026-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260318T204726Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Rutland Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE TBD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held on the third Thursday of the month\, every other month. Contact Darla for meeting details. \n\n\n\n2024–2026 Regional Priorities1. Child and family mental health: Support early childhood and family mental health at home\, in early childhood education and school settings\, and in the community. Promote strategies that build a child’s social-emotional development; support a caregiver’s emotional regulation; respond to the mental health workforce crisis; improve access to consultation and crisis services; and prevent the use of exclusionary discipline. \n\n\n\n2. Quality and capacity of early childhood education & services (including child care\, pre-K\, special education\, mental health services\, etc.): Respond to system gaps to improve access to high-quality learning and support systems that meet family needs. Promote and strengthen regional workforce development strategies by supporting recruitment\, apprenticeship\, training\, retention\, and professional development.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/rutland-regional-council-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20241106T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193342Z
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SUMMARY:Families and Communities Committee - Family Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:The BBF Families and Communities Committee is a group of parents\, guardians\, caregivers\, and professionals dedicated to improving systems and services for Vermont families and communities. Our committee is entirely virtual and open for parents and providers to join anytime. You can call in via your computer or phone\, from anywhere! All you need to do is show up with all of the knowledge and experience that you hold. \n\n\n\nWe value your time. Those who join as parents\, primary caregivers\, or guardians are eligible to be paid for their time attending and preparing for the committee at a rate of $18/hour. Child care stipends also may be available. To learn more\, email families@buildingbrightfutures.org.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/families-and-communities-committee-family-lunch-bunch-2/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260217T180327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T144443Z
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SUMMARY:Data and Evaluation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact data@buildingbrightfutures.org for meeting information. The Data and Evaluation Committee meets virtually about four times a year. \n\n\n\nThe Data and Evaluation Committee works toward Goal 5 of Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan: Our System Centers Children and Families and Is Coordinated\, Well-Resourced\, and Data-Driven. The committee helps ensure that data and evidence are used consistently to support better outcomes for children and families from the prenatal period through age 8. \n\n\n\nThe committee is responsible for setting priorities and tracking progress on data integration across Vermont’s early childhood system. It serves as an accountability body for monitoring progress toward all five goals of the Strategic Plan and as a primary advisor on research\, data\, and evaluation efforts. The committee brings together data stewards\, agency leaders\, and content and evaluation experts to discuss strategy\, challenges\, capacity\, and the systems needed to use high-quality data to inform policy and programs. \n\n\n\nThe committee’s current priorities include: \n\n\n\n\nServing as a primary advisory body for statewide early childhood data initiatives.\n\n\n\nAdvancing Vermont’s Early Childhood Data Development Agenda.\n\n\n\nMonitoring and guiding implementation of Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/data-and-evaluation-committee-meeting-5/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260227T194458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T194500Z
UID:10006526-1773925200-1773930600@www.buildingbrightfutures.org
SUMMARY:Franklin & Grand Isle Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month\, every other month (September\, November\, January\, March\, and May). \n\n\n\n2024–2026 Regional Priorities \n\n\n\n 1. Access to basic needs: Identify gaps and invite creative solutions to help families access programs and supports that meet their basic needs. (food\, housing\, diapers\, health care\, transportation\, etc.) \n\n\n\n2. Quality and capacity of early childhood education & services (including child care\, pre-K\, special education\, mental health services\, etc.): Respond to system gaps to improve access to high-quality learning and support systems that meet family needs. Promote and strengthen regional workforce development strategies by supporting recruitment\, apprenticeship\, training\, retention\, and professional development.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/franklin-grand-isle-regional-council-meeting-2/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260226T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T175140Z
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SUMMARY:Lamoille Valley Dabble Day
DESCRIPTION:Morristown Elementary School\, 548 Park St.\, Morrisville\, VT \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free morning of activities\, crafts\, resources\, and fun for the whole family! \n\n\n\nCrafts & activities provided by: Lamoille Family Center\, Capstone Head Start\, Be Seat Smart\, Building Bright Futures\, Vermont Department of Health\, WIC\, local childcare centers\, & more! Bike helmets/$15 \n\n\n\nThis event is being sponsored by Building Bright Futures’ Lamoille Valley Regional Council & Families & Communities Committee \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Jen Fortman or Kelly Hayes
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/lamoille-valley-dabble-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260318T133125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T133342Z
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SUMMARY:State Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Building Bright Futures State Advisory Council meetings serve as a critical convening of public and private partners working to improve the well-being of children and families in Vermont by using evidence to inform policy and decision-making\, discussing critical challenges\, and problem-solving. State Advisory Council (SAC) meetings are open to the public.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the agenda
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/state-advisory-council-meeting-14/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260310T134626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T141606Z
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SUMMARY:VECF Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual Grant Information Session (registration required at link below) to learn more about this round of Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) grants and how to apply. \n\n\n\nOn Monday\, March 23\, Building Bright Futures will begin accepting applications for Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) Grants for the May 2026 – April 2027 funding period. VECF supports creative solutions that will improve the well-being of children from the prenatal period to age 8\, their families\, and the Vermont communities where they live. \n\n\n\nGrants will provide $10\,000–$25\,000 in funding to projects focused on systems-level improvements that strengthen food security and transportation infrastructure in communities throughout Vermont. This round of funding will distribute about $200\,000 to support Vermont’s early childhood system. Grants are open to nonprofits\, municipalities\, and schools.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/vecf-grant-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260310T134926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T141528Z
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SUMMARY:VECF Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual Grant Information Session (registration required at link below) to learn more about this round of Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) grants and how to apply. \n\n\n\nOn Monday\, March 23\, Building Bright Futures will begin accepting applications for Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) Grants for the May 2026 – April 2027 funding period. VECF supports creative solutions that will improve the well-being of children from the prenatal period to age 8\, their families\, and the Vermont communities where they live. \n\n\n\nGrants will provide $10\,000–$25\,000 in funding to projects focused on systems-level improvements that strengthen food security and transportation infrastructure in communities throughout Vermont. This round of funding will distribute about $200\,000 to support Vermont’s early childhood system. Grants are open to nonprofits\, municipalities\, and schools.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/vecf-grant-information-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260121T171220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T194739Z
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SUMMARY:Safe\, Healthy\, and Healing Environments Committee
DESCRIPTION:This committee focuses on monitoring Goal 2 of Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan: All Children Are Raised in Safe\, Healthy\, and Healing Environments. Meetings are held virtually and are open to the public\, and all are welcome to join. \n\n\n\nThe Safe\, Healthy\, and Healing Environments Committee brings together public and private partners who meet four times a year to: \n\n\n\n\nStrengthen connections across partners to support a more coordinated early childhood system.\n\n\n\nCheck how Vermont is making progress on Goal 2 priorities.\n\n\n\nIdentify barriers to progress\, including policy or funding gaps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the meeting agenda
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/safe-healthy-and-healing-environments-committee/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115033
CREATED:20260212T004735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T175307Z
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SUMMARY:Orleans/North Essex Dabble Day
DESCRIPTION:A fun-filled day for young children birth to age 8 and their families and siblings! Dabble Day is a great opportunity to be involved in a community event that celebrates families and young children. \n\n\n\nLocation: Coventry Village School \n\n\n\nReach out to Linda Michniewicz at lmichniewicz@buildingbrightfutures.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/event/orleans-nessex-bbf-dabble-day/
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