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October 31, 2019

Caledonia & So. Essex Recap, October 2019

The BBF Regional Council supported a variety of events during the months of September and October.  The “All Things Lyndon” group, a group that started as a Promise Community initiative, has been holding a  “Family Fun Friday” activity, on the first Friday of the month, since June, with support from a PCC/BBF “mini grant” and […]

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Regional Council Recap

September 20, 2019

Caledonia & So. Essex Recap, September 2019

The Caledonia/S. Essex Building Bright Futures Council and Steering Committee have been reviewing accomplishments over the past year, and reviewing data and comments from Council members to develop an action plan for the new year. At the June Council meeting, we heard from recipients of direct service mini grants, funded in collaboration with the Parent […]

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August 26, 2019

A New Look and New Leadership at the Parent Child Center

The Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA)  Parent Child Center (PCC) located in St. Johnsbury is part of a network of 15 centers in Vermont that help families make sure children get off to a healthy start.  Services include playgroups, parent education, parent support, early childhood programs, home visiting, information and referral and community development activities.  […]

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July 3, 2019

Calendonia and So. Essex Recap June 2019

“Ready or not, here we come”…..Transitioning to preschool and kindergarten was a major focus in the region during the months of May and June.  One of the strategies in our Regional Action Plan is “Children and families are supported during transition to preschool/kindergarten”.  Several community and school-based groups applied for funding through a partnership between […]

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June 3, 2019

Regional Shared Services Hub Comes to the Northeast Kingdom

It is an all too familiar scenario being played out over and over across our region and state:  Childcare centers struggling to stay open and struggling to find qualified staff while parents struggle to find quality care.  “Promoting, supporting and creating high quality childcare in our region” is a priority identified by the Orleans and […]

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