3SquaresVT Awareness Day at the Legislature – 2/5

3SquaresVT Awareness Day at the Legislature will be held on February 5 in the Vermont State House. The day will begin with a press conference at 10:00 am in the Cedar Creek Room. Lunch will be provided at 11:00 am, then participants will have the opportunity to speak with legislators.

 RSVP here by Thursday, January 29, at noon. 

 

Alliance ‘26 Legislative Agenda Issue Spotlight – Emergency Shelter – 2/2

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. 

The next session will be held Monday, February 2, at 3:00 pm, and will focus on the campaign by ACLU of Vermont to reduce or eliminate unsheltered homelessness by preserving and expanding access to the GA emergency housing program for Vermont individuals and families experiencing homelessness. 

Hosted by the Alliance and the ACLU of Vermont, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about this important issue, where it stands in the Legislature, and how to get involved. 

Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link.

 

VTAEYC Monthly Virtual Policy Committee Meetings

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) Policy Committee meets regularly to help participants stay informed and engaged on legislative and policy developments affecting early childhood education. Meetings will include updates on state and federal legislative activity, proposed policy changes, and emerging priorities.

This committee meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The first meeting is on February 12. For more information and to register, visit the VTAEYC website.

 

Register for the Vermont Family Network Annual Conference – 4/28

The Vermont Family Network (VFN) 2026 Annual Conference "Pathways Through Change - Empowering Families at Every Stage" will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the University of Vermont Dudley H. Davis Center from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

For more information and to register, visit the VFN website.

 

Register EARLY 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

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.

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