As a backbone organization for child well-being, Building Bright Futures often convenes stakeholders and community members on issues that are important to children and families. Below are examples of some of our past projects.
Vermont’s Preschool Development Grant
Vermont Integration Project: Building Integration in Vermont’s B-5 Early Childhood Systems (VIP B-5) Vermont is working to build more connected, more effective ways to serve young … Read more
The Vermont Early MTSS-123 Project
Dr. Lori Meyer from the University of Vermont led The Vermont Early MTSS-123 Project in collaboration with Building Bright Futures, coaches from Pyramid 802 PLUS, the Pyramid Model Consortium, and Strengthening Families trainers … Read more
Vermont’s Early Childhood Action Plan (VECAP)
For the 2026-2030 plan, see Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan. Vermont’s Early Childhood Action Plan (VECAP) was a bold, collaborative approach to building a comprehensive … Read more
Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Task Force
The Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Task Force was formed in 2019 to explore ways to use common language and visuals as a step … Read more
Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)
Momentum is growing for programs like evidence-based home visits and high-quality childcare and preschool. Vermont passed Act 166 in 2014 providing Universal Prekindergarten for all … Read more
2019 Preschool Development Grant Planning Grant
Information about the 2026 Preschool Development Grant Information about the 2023–2025 Preschool Development Grant (VIP B-5) Vermont is committed to supporting children’s earliest experiences as … Read more
Building Vermont’s Future From the Child Up
Building Vermont’s Future From the Child Up represents a multi-year effort to explore and develop recommendations for the future of early care and learning system … Read more
Substance Use and Opiate Task Force
Addiction, and not just to opiates, is a serious health issue in Vermont. Substance use disorders can have a profound influence on the lives of … Read more
Blue Ribbon Commission for Affordable Child Care
The Blue Ribbon Commission served multiple purposes: (1) to inventory and review reports and recommendations issued over the past 10 years relating to high quality, … Read more
