HFV Virtual Focus Groups on ECE Meals

Hunger Free Vermont (HFV) is holding virtual focus groups to hear from early childhood educators about what is needed in order to expand access to meal programming in child care settings. Focus groups will be hosted virtually via zoom during September and October.

Participants will receive $150 as compensation for participation. For more information, fill out the HFV Google Form. Reach out to Keely Agan, kagan@hungerfreevt.org, HFV’s Ending Childhood Hunger Campaign Lead, with any questions.

 

VTAEYC Hosting Q&A with Dept. of Health – 9/19

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) is hosting a virtual Q&A with the Vermont Department of Health on September 19 at 1:00 pm to answer questions from the community on public health issues facing child care providers.

Department staff will be joined by Dr. Breena Holmes and Dr. Becca Bell, pediatric specialists dedicated to providing up-to-date information and connecting early childhood educators with the medical community.

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

 

Alliance Monthly Equity Discussion – “VTAEYC Exchange Diversity Fellowship” – 9/27  

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 on Friday, September 27, at 1:00 pm. 

This month we will be learning about the Diversity Fellowship that is part of VT Assoc. for Young Children's (VTAEYC) Exchange program. The Exchange was started in 2022 and aims to inspire learning and action through advocacy in areas where early childhood intersects with society’s most pressing issues. The Diversity fellows will be hosting conversations and sharing information about our diversity as a strength, listening for ideas that can promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and ways to include these values in what we do with and for young children. Our discussion will be led by Beth Wallace, VTAEYC's Associate Director for Early Childhood Educator Engagement.

Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link.

 

CACFP Map Resource

Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) has released the Child Care and Adult Food Program (CACFP) Map, a new online resource that presents statewide data on participation in CACFP and other issues related to child food insecurity. CACFP is a federally funded program that increases access to nutritious, well-balanced meals for children in child care settings.

The map was created by CCAoA in partnership with the Vermont Farm to Early Childhood Coalition, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Department of Health, Child Development Division, and Agency of Education.

Visit the CCAoA website to explore the Vermont map and data.

 

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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