The Springfield Area 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 Springfield Area region corresponds to the Vermont Agency of Human Services Springfield District and includes the following towns: Amsden | Andover | Ascutney | Baltimore | Bartonsville | Brockway Mills | Brownsville | Cavendish | Chester | Downers | Felchville | Gassetts | Houghtonville | Ludlow | Perkinsville | Plymouth | Proctorsville | Reading | Simonville | Springfield | Tyson | Weathersfield | West Windsor | Weston | Windsor
2024–2026 Regional Priorities
1. 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.
2. 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.).
Regional Contact
Regional Manager for Southeast Vermont, Northern Windsor/Orange, and Springfield Area
Upcoming Events
2025-05-07 09:00:00
2025-06-04 09:00:00
Resources
Data About Young Children in Springfield Area
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 Springfield Area
BBF Announces Fall 2024 VECF Grant Recipients
Regional Spotlight: Stocking the Shelves at the Windsor Food Shelf and the Springfield Family Center
BBF Announces Recipients of 2023 Vermont Early Childhood Fund Grants
