Orleans & N. Essex

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Orleans & N. Essex

The Orleans and Northern Essex 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.


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

Linda Michniewicz

Regional Manager for Caledonia/Southern Essex and Orleans/Northern Essex

[email protected]

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Stories from Orleans & N. Essex

Three young children with brown hair and light brown skin smile while playing in a playhouse

BBF Announces Fall 2024 VECF Grant Recipients

Building Bright Futures is excited to announce the recipients of our Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) awards for fall 2024! The …
Mariana Sears from Hunger Free Vermont at the Orleans meals site with volunteer Joanna Burgess

The Importance of Summer Meal Programs for Children

This June and July, BBF Regional Manager Linda Michniewicz and volunteers handed out free, nutritious meals to children in the Orleans …
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Seeking Volunteers to Hand Out Free Meals for Kids and Teens in Orleans

The summer meal program in Orleans, which provides free, nutritious meals to children in the area, is seeking volunteers! This role …
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