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Building Bright Futures

Building Bright Futures (BBF) is a nonprofit organization working to improve the wellbeing of young children and families in Vermont.

As a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization appointed through Act 104, BBF has legislative authority to monitor, improve, and advocate for Vermont’s youth and families across a variety of industries such as healthcare, childcare, and education. We do this through three program areas:

Community: Providing Vermonters with a platform to share their voice through 12 Regional Councils; each represent

ing a Vermont community and its unique needs. Data: Compiling relevant data on Vermont’s children and families through BBF’s Vermont Insights program. Policy: Improving laws and policies that impact the lives of Vermont’s children and families. Our goal is to align community action with state policy. Vermonters’ voices directly contribute to state policy by allowing us to make informed improvements in access, quality, and equity of early care, health, and education for families and young children ages 0-8.

09/02/2026

Interested in taking action right now that could support Heart Start? There are several ways to make your voice heard:

1. Submit a public comment telling federal leaders why Head Start matters - Together for Head Start has created an easy to use template with step by step instructions. More information here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BnKPdYNg78QTRDSVHZaQOvrJa-huaFT8

2. Attend one of BBF's upcoming Regional Council meetings that will focus on Head Start:
Northern Windsor & Orange, Springfield Area, and Southeast VT combined meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1:00-2:30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86075768466?pwd=sl8byIavZSbaVegZTo2BbIMhWOtniB.1

Orleans & Northern Essex:
September 14, 1-2 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5678007378?omn=83532567259
Caledonia & Southern Essex:
September 21, 1-2 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5678007378?omn=84692035559

08/21/2026

Are you interested in a career in education?

The Vermont Agency of Education is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Inclusion Coordinator (Education Programs Coordinator II) to drive equity, belonging, and high-quality inclusive practices for children ages 3–5 across the state. Working closely with the ECSE Program Manager, you will deliver high-level technical assistance, design engaging professional development, analyze data for federal reporting (SPP/APR), and partner with school districts, Universal PreK programs, and state agencies to ensure full alignment with IDEA and Vermont special education laws.

Apply here: https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Montpelier-Education-Programs-Coordinator-II-Early-Childhood-Inclusion-VT-05601/1418294200/

07/30/2026

If you buy a reusable community bag at the Hannaford on 78 Marshall Ave in Williston any time this August, Building Bright Futures will give back $1 to Building Bright Futures!

07/20/2026

📢 Calling Vermont families!

Building Bright Futures is creating a series of short documentary-style videos highlighting the real experiences of families across Vermont — from balancing work and care giving to navigating childcare costs, healthcare access, and the rising cost of living. If you're a Vermont parent or caregiver open to sharing your story, we'd love to hear from you. Families of all backgrounds, structures, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbSo1FGJoK1hG1IdTORA8jRnmEekhiFIs4qIvW796EikSKRQ/viewform

07/08/2026

Your voice matters! Join Building Bright Futures for our next State Advisory Council meeting on Monday, July 27, from 1:30–3 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting is open to everyone who cares about the well-being of Vermont's kids.

📌 Register for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s8N5opN4ShaiXbripsLWAw

📄 View the agenda:https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July-2026-BBF-SAC-Agenda.pdf

06/18/2026

🏔️ Four years ago TODAY, Randy Crossman stood at the summit of Pico Mountain for the 365th time and said proudly, "The best investment we can make is in our kids." That day he completed an extraordinary journey: 365 summits of Pico Mountain in one year, raising over $18,000 for Vermont's youngest children through the nonprofit, Building Bright Futures, led by his daughter, Dr. Morgan K. Crossman. 🏔️💚

Four years later, Building Bright Futures honors Randy’s extraordinary journey of love in every piece of data we publish, every family we support, and every advocate in our network fighting for Vermont's children.

Expand Randy’s efforts by donating here: https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/donate/

05/07/2026

Early educators in Vermont do deeply meaningful, emotionally demanding work — yet many experience high levels of burnout. That burnout is closely connected to low compensation and challenging working conditions, underscoring the need to better value the profession.

05/04/2026

Join us for It Takes a Village, Good Beginnings’ annual family resource fair 💜

This free, open-to-all gathering is designed especially for families in the pregnancy and early parenting years — and anyone who loves and supports them.

We’d love to see you there! Come out for a day of family fun, community, and support.

A big thank you to our Village Champion sponsors: 802 Toyota , UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center Turning Point Center of Central Vermont , and Ivy Computer, Inc !

Learn more here: https://www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org/it-takes-a-village-2026/

04/24/2026

A great event for Early Childhood Educators in Central Vermont! Consider joining for an evening of professional development reflection, food, and a take-home craft, at the Barre Social Club.

04/22/2026

There are 2 days left to apply to join the Building Bright Futures team as our Senior Development Manager! We are looking for an experienced and passionate fundraiser ready to help develop strategy and execute on the next era of fundraising for our network-based work.

Learn more, apply today, and help spread the word! https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/jobs/

Address

600 Blair Park Road Ste 160
Williston, VT
05495

Telephone

+18028765010

Website

http://buildingbrightfutures.org/

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