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$3.5M Afterschool Expansion Grants Fund Improved Capacity and Quality for Vermont Programs

The State of Vermont is now offering Afterschool Expansion Grants to fund the growth of afterschool and summer learning opportunities for youth. This $3.5 million grant program is open to Vermont schools and municipal, private and non-profit partners who desire to expand existing programs or create new programs and centers.

New Reports on Vermont’s Early Childhood and Afterschool Workforce

The Child Development Division is pleased to share three complementary reports related to the early childhood and afterschool workforce; these reports were produced with data collected between September 2021 and June 2023.

December CCFAP Changes Implemented December 17, 2023

As directed by Act 76, the Child Development Division (CDD) made several changes to the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) that took effect on December 17, 2023.

Early MTSS Coaching Opportunities

Is your early childhood education program interested in receiving free, dedicated coaching on improving your program’s systems and classroom practices related to instruction, social-emotional development, and inclusion?

Listening Session for CCFAP Self-Employment Policies

The Child Development Division (CDD) is interested in hearing from those who earn self-employment income and who have received or have an interest in receiving financial assistance through the Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP).

Upcoming Special Accommodations Grants (SAG) Opportunities

The Child Development Division (CDD) is continuing to support children’s safe and successful inclusion with Special Accommodations Grant (SAG) awards to Vermont Licensed Specialized Child Care Programs.

Professional Development & Scholarship Opportunities

The VT Child Development Division (CDD) would like to share some information about professional development and scholarship opportunities available to support early childhood and afterschool professionals.

Apply Now! VT Act 76 Readiness Payment Program

The Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) is pleased to announce a new program to support child care, preschool, and afterschool programs with stabilization, expansion, and quality.

REMINDER: Special Accommodations Grant (SAG) Opportunity

The next deadline for applications for Special Accommodation Grants (SAG) is coming up on September 15th at 4:30 PM.

Important Updates & Reminders for Programs about Child Care Attendance

Please see below for information about an early submission deadline for child care attendance, the FT/PT (full-time/part-time) checkbox on attendance reports, certificates, and recent updates to some training materials.