| |  | Alliance Monthly Equity Discussion – The DEI Implications of 'Return to Office' Policies – 1/23 Join a group of peers and colleagues from the early childhood community to engage in sustained learning about anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The Alliance hosts a monthly, salon-style Equity Discussion Group via Zoom. Our next session is coming up this Friday, January 23, at 1:00 pm.
The discussion will be led by Gretchen Haase-Dubosc, Hunger Free Vermont's Chief of People and Operations. Gretchen will provide us with a review of their organization's development of policies related to remote versus in-office work, and the DEI-related considerations that they continue to consider as they address this evolving issue. Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link. | | | |  | Alliance ‘26 Legislative Agenda Issue Spotlight – Federal Funding and Fair Share for VT – 1/26 In the coming weeks, the Alliance is hosting virtual Issue Spotlights that will focus on one or two issues from the Alliance’s 2026 Legislative Agenda. In discussions led by representatives from the issue’s Lead Organizations, participants will be able to ask direct questions and hear a brief legislative update. This year’s first session will be held Monday, January 26, at 3:00 pm, and will focus on potential future Federal budget cuts and the “Fair Share for Vermont” proposal to raise additional state revenue. Hosted by the Alliance and the Fund Vermont’s Future Campaign, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about these important issues, where they stand in the Legislature, and how to get involved. Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link. | | | |  | “Writing a Business Plan” Workshop Series – Begins 1/27 First Children’s Finance with Northern Lights CCV is hosting a four-session workshop focused on how to write a business plan for a child care program. Participants will learn basic business plan principles and concepts, and will have the opportunity to complete their own business plan over the four sessions. The first session is on January 27 at 6:00 pm. For more information and to register, visit the Northern Lights CCV website. | | | |  | Apply to Represent Vermont at Strolling Thunder – Deadline 2/13 ZERO TO THREE, a nationwide early childhood organization that works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development, is looking for a Vermont parent/guardian and their baby or toddler (under the age of three) to participate in this year’s Strolling Thunder, an in-person event held in Washington, D.C., to bring national attention to what babies – and families – need to thrive. In June, ZERO TO THREE will bring 51 families with a baby under three – one from every state and Washington, DC – to Capitol Hill for Strolling Thunder. No advocacy experience is necessary. ZERO TO THREE will cover travel expenses and will provide selected families with training and support for their meetings with their Members of Congress. The deadline to apply is February 13. For more information and to submit an application, visit the Strolling Thunder website. | | | |  | Registration is Now Open for ECDL ’26! Join us in person for Early Childhood Day at the Legislature (ECDL) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier Join the Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance, early childhood professionals, parents, employers, and policymakers in person to meet with legislators about early childhood issues, attend workshops on current topics, and network and exchange information. The issues on our 2026 Legislative Agenda will play central roles at this year’s ECDL. We encourage you to register early! To register a group larger than five, please contact Taylor Hughey, Alliance Outreach Manager, at taylor@vecaa.org. Scholarships and professional development are available. Contact taylor@vecaa.org with any questions. Visit the Alliance website for more information. | | | | | |  | | | | | The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a statewide coalition formed in 2000 of early childhood professionals, parents, organizations, businesses, and strategic partners committed to improving public policies that impact young children between birth and age eight in the areas of health, safety, food security, economic security, and early care and education. The Alliance crafts an annual Legislative Agenda in partnership with early childhood organizations, provides year-round advocacy support, and facilitates meaningful interactions with policymakers at key times during the decision making process. | | | | 7 School Street | Montpelier , Vermont 05602 vecaa.org The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a program of the Vermont Community Loan Fund. | | | | | | | | | |
