HFV is Hiring for Multiple Positions

Hunger Free Vermont (HFV) is Vermont's leading anti-hunger advocacy and education organization. They currently have several positions open, including ones focused on administration and policy/advocacy. Join a caring team of people and a culture that promotes professional development and a strong work/life balance.

Learn more about the open positions and their hiring process on the HFV website. 

2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book Released

Voices for Vermont’s Children has partnered with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to release the 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a national and state-by-state project which presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors — and ranks the states according to how children are faring.

Vermont ranks 4th in child well-being again this year.

This year’s report examines the unprecedented declines in student math and reading proficiency brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on education. The latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals that between 2019 and 2022, fourth grade reading and eighth grade math scores plummeted, representing decades of lost progress. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for action to address the growing academic disparities among U.S. students.

Read a full review of the report and the Vermont data from Voices for Vermont’s Children here.

Invite Legislators and Legislative Candidates to Your Summer Events

This summer is a great time to connect with legislators and legislative candidates about early childhood issues and service delivery. Invite them to lunch or to your program. Introduce yourself at a local parade or community event. Thank them for their work in supporting early childhood and families in Vermont!

You can find legislator contact information on the Vermont General Assembly website, and a list of candidates at the Secretary of State’s website.

Join the Alliance Today

Become a member of the Alliance! Alliance members are committed to a common purpose – working together to amplify early childhood voices and influence policy making in order to realize the promise of every Vermont child. We are grateful for the work of our members who advanced our vision this year. We hope you will join us as we build support for ongoing campaigns, track implementation of programs that have passed, and prepare a full slate of issues for advocacy in ’25.

You can join or renew your annual membership online today. If you have questions, please contact the Alliance’s Outreach Manager Taylor Hughey at taylor@vecaa.org.