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Springfield Area
Building Bright Futures
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Your source for all things early childhood
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What a wonderful fall we have had so far. I hope your Halloween was just the right amount of spooky, your leaf crunching was spot on, and apples filled your bellies.
I have been thinking recently about the number of children in our region. In 2014 there were 332 children under one and in 2010 there were 345 children under the age of one. That is only 345 children, spread between 12 towns. This number, to me, seems like we as a community have the power to positively influence each one of them. How can we do that together?
Always feel free to contact me with ideas, concerns, upcoming events, and hopes for young children with in the Springfield Region. My email is
[email protected]
and my phone number is (802) 591-2004. Also check out our
website
and
Facebook
page for up to date information and resources.
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Springfield Area BBF in ACTION
Survey!
The Bellows Falls Promise Community team has put out a 5 question survey for all those who work or live in Bellows Falls to help decide how to spend the grant money to improve the lives of children and families. Please take a few minutes and fill out the survey
here.
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The Snelling Center for Governm
ent is currently collecting applications for the class of 2017
The Early Childhood Leadership Institute (ECLI) is a unique leadership and p
ersonal transformative institute, initiated in 2014 to stimulate enthusiasm for and effective participation in efforts to improve early childhood work in Vermont. Graduate credits available. Learn more here.
Help Me Grow:
Remember that Help Me Grow is a resource for providers, caregivers and anyone wh
o touches a child's life. Stay tuned for the release of a Help Me Grow phone app and two way texting so you won't even have to call for support you can just send a text!
Registered Nurse Wellness Consultants Available for Child Care Programs
Windsor County contact Kary Town, RN 802-893-1537 or Anne Marimello, RN 802-262-6044
Windham County contact Nancy Coleman, RN
802-379-0046
or Dial 2-1-1 for more information
Election news: The last day to register to vote is November 2
nd! We have collected almost 100
candidate statements from across the state. Before you vote, find out what your local candidates think about the need for high-quality, affordable childcare by looking them up here:
Candidate Statements
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Congratulations to Rachel Hunter, one of LGK's last round of Superheroes! Click here to learn more. Nominations for the next round of Early Childhood Superheroes will be due on November 1st; the winners will be announced in early January. Click here to nominate someone.
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The Let's Grow Kids team invites you to join us for a fun-filled, informative and celebratory day of early childhood advocacy at our first annual Action Team Conference: Leading Change for Children!
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Watch the world premiere of LGK's
Momentum video
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Be inspired by advocacy expert and Human Rights Campaign National Field Director Marty Rouse
- Learn from Vermont legislative experts
- Receive resources and toolkits to develop action plans
- Connect with advocates from around the state
- And leave the conference able to visualize change and your role in achieving it.
Who: LGK Supporters, Ambassadors, Action Team members
When: December 1, 2016, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (registration at 9:30 AM; lunch will be provided)
Where: Judd Hall, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, VT
Why: Because we support prioritizing children!
We hope to see you there!
Not sure who to vote for? Check out the video from the October 14th panel discussion, hosted by Let's Grow Kids, VAEYC, and other community partners.
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Area Activities
Building Bright Futures Regional Council Meeting
The monthly regional council meeting will be held October 13th from 9:00 AM-10:30AM at Springfield Area Parent Child Center.
We will discuss the meeting schedule moving forward, review a calendar of activities and discuss the state of mental health services for children in our region and review a survey.
The propo
se
d agenda can be found
here
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The notes from the last meeting can be found
here .
Save The Date:
Annual Legislative Forum for Early Childhood December 8th 9:30-11:00 at the Springfield Parent Child Center
Make sure to check out this flyer with a list of weekly playgroups and story hours throughout the region.
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The Springfield Area BBF newsletter hopes to provide the latest news, research and local activities, as well as to connect and inspire those in the state's early childhood system.
I invite you to send me your ideas, concerns and hopes for our children. I want to hear and learn from you!
Ellen Taetzsch
Springfield Area Building Bright Futures
(802) 591 2004
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