The first years are most critical for future success.
Yet, too many Vermont infants and toddlers don't have access to high-quality early learning opportunities.
We must make sure every Vermont child who needs it has access to high-quality, affordable child care.
Let's Grow Kids is a statewide campaign about the need for more high-quality, affordable child care in Vermont to better support our children, families, women, communities and economy.
More than 70% of Vermont children under age 6 have all of their parents in the labor force, meaning they're likely to need care. Yet, half of those infants and toddlers don't have access to any regulated care, and nearly 80% don't have access to high-quality programs.
Vermont's child care shortage disproportionately impacts women, who are three times more likely to leave their careers than men when families can't find child care. It also has a negative ripple effect on our businesses, schools, communities, health care system and economy as a whole.
Our goal is to gain public support for increased, sustainable investment that gives every family affordable access to high-quality child care.
As more and more Vermonters decide to take action for early childhood, volunteers in every region of the state are rising to leadership roles within their communities and organizing for change. This Action Team meets once a month to determine strategic action steps to keep the movement for high-quality, affordable child care growing across the state. If you'd like to be a changemaker for children and meet people in your area who share the same interest, please join us! Snacks will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Natalie Glynn at natalie@letsgrowkids.org or 802-391-4018.
Come meet your newly elected officials! Sharing your thoughts or personal story is one of the most impactful ways you can make change. Representatives want to know where their constituents stand on important issues and, by speaking up, you will ensure that child care is a priority during the legislative session. We will also offer bowl glazing for kiddos to support the upcoming Champlain Islands Empty Bowls Community Dinner. Dinner will be provided so kindly let us know if you plan to attend. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Natalie Glynn at natalie@letsgrowkids.org or 802-391-4018.
Come meet your newly elected officials! Sharing your thoughts or personal story is one of the most impactful ways you can make change. Representatives want to know where their constituents stand on important issues and, by speaking up, you will ensure that child care is a priority during the legislative session. Dinner will be provided so kindly let us know if you plan to attend. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Natalie Glynn at natalie@letsgrowkids.org or 802-391-4018.
As more and more Vermonters decide to take action for early childhood, volunteers in every region of the state are rising to leadership roles within their communities and organizing for change. This Action Team meets once a month to determine strategic action steps to keep the movement for high-quality, affordable child care growing across the state. If you'd like to be a changemaker for children and meet people in your area who share the same interest, please join us! Snacks will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Natalie Glynn at natalie@letsgrowkids.org or 802-391-4018.
Join us for a very special and important evening bringing our community together to raise awareness and money for organizations providing hunger relief in our community and abroad. For a suggested donation of $5 per person and $20 per family enjoy a delicious meal of locally made soup and bread and select a handmade bowl, made by students and community members, to keep as a reminder of the evening. Music and many wonderful raffle prizes available too! To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1780325478761214/
