CDD Blog

Act 76 Readiness Payment Program Applications Close February 9, 2024

Together with the Child Development Division, Vermont Afterschool is now accepting applications for a third round of Mini Room For Me Grants.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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).

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.

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.

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.