Town Meeting Day – 3/3

Town Meeting Day is on Tuesday, March 3. Don’t forget to vote in your local election! This is an opportunity to weigh in on issues that are important in your community. Visit the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place and other information.

An Update from the Child Development Division on STARS Changes

Over the last year or so, the Child Development Division (CDD) has been in the process of evaluating and revising the STARS system. The first round (Phase 1) of changes went into effect 9/1/2019. CDD is now in the process of considering a second phase of changes, including changes to how STARS works, and what programs need to do to achieve STARS.

For an update on this process, please consult the CDD’s STARS Evolution webpage.

CDD is also collecting questions on the proposed STARS Criteria and what clarity is needed on the criteria. You can submit input through this survey.

Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Advocacy Day at the State House

Hosted by the Vermont Foodbank

Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Join the Vermont Foodbank on March 10 to meet with your legislators and tell them why funding for VFV is so critical. To register for the event, fill out the Vermont Foodbank’s online form. For more information about Vermonters Feeding Vermonters, visit the Alliance’s issue page.

Turrell Fund Day for Children

Shelburne Farms

Thursday, June 4

Save the date for the 25^th annual Turrell Fund Day for Children on June 4. The schedule for the day features seminars and speakers, including Aly Richards of Let’s Grow Kids and Matt Levin of the Alliance, who will describe the impact and aspirations of their work to date. A reception will follow. Visit the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation website for more information.