The Franklin & Grand Isle Early Childhood Regional Council brings together community members committed to young children and families. Regional Councils are guided by Vermont’s Early Childhood Action Plan, and they identify annual priority actions based on community needs and gaps. The Regional Councils also advise Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council on opportunities to strengthen both local and statewide systems of care, health, and education. Membership is open to anyone who is invested in the well-being of children and families.
The Franklin & Grand Isle region corresponds to the Vermont Agency of Human Services St. Albans District and includes the following towns: Alburg | Bakersfield | Berkshire | Enosburg | Fairfax | Fairfield | Fletcher| Franklin | Georgia | Grand Isle | Highgate | Isle La Motte | Montgomery | North Hero | Richford | St. Albans City | St. Albans Town | Sheldon | South Hero | Swanton
2024–2026 Regional Priorities
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.)
2. 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.
Regional Contact
Upcoming Events
2025-06-19 13:00:00
2025-08-21 13:00:00
Resources
Data About Young Children in Franklin & Grand Isle
From The State of Vermont’s Children: 2024 Year in Review report.
Become an Early Childhood Educator
This flyer provides helpful resources and information about how to become an early childhood educator in Vermont.
Stories from Franklin & Grand Isle
Northwestern Medical Center Expands Access to Autism Screenings and Supports
Planting seeds of hope for recovery from substance use disorder
News from the Network: June 2022
