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 will meet 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 a group of parents, and other community members, passionate about achieving affordable access to high-quality child care for all of Vermont’s children. There is space for kids to play, dinner to share, and time for parents to connect. Meeting monthly on the last Friday of the month. For more information contact Anna Gebhardt by phone: 802-242-1373 or by email: anna@letsgrowkids.org.
Wildflower Studio, Boho Baby and Sweet Alchemy Cafe will be presenting Winter Wonderland at Lang Farm!! Stories/Craft/Photo with Santa, Horse and Wagon Rides, Local VT Craft and Art Makers, Food by Bluebird BBQ, and Sweet Alchemy Bonfire with Smores.
Our FREE annual conference for those interested in sharpening their advocacy skills and strategizing for the 2019 legislative session!
Conference highlights include:
To register, visit letsgrowkids.org/conference
