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Reminder: Child Financial Assistance Program State Capped Rate Change and Attendance Submission

Starting today Monday 07/17/2023 through Wednesday 07/19/2023 at noontime, please go ahead and enter in attendance for the 07/02/2023 – 07/15/2023 period.

Message of Support from CDD Deputy Commissioner Janet McLaughlin

The recent rain and resulting floods have had major impacts in many Vermont communities.

Postponed: Act 76 (H.217) CDD Webinar Rescheduled for July 18

The Child Development Division (CDD)’s informational webinar regarding Act 76 (H.217) previously scheduled for July 11, 2023, has been rescheduled for July 18, 2023, with sessions at 1PM and 6PM.

New Policies for CCFAP, STARS and Child Care Licensing Effective July 1

With the passage of H.217 last week and approval of new STARS rules earlier this month, significant investments and key changes for Vermont’s child care system are beginning to roll out.

Updated CCFAP Capped Rates Effective in July

Last week, the Child Development Division announced the Legislature’s passage of H.217, a bill related to child care and early childhood education.

Help Shape Professional Development Opportunities in Vermont!

Northern Lights at the Community College of Vermont is seeking feedback from early childhood and afterschool professionals about their professional development wants and needs.

Message from Deputy Commissioner Janet McLaughlin on the Passage of H.217

Earlier this week, the Legislature passed H.217, a bill related to early childhood education.

Funding Opportunity to Expand or Start School-Age Afterschool and Summer Programs

Vermont Afterschool is now accepting applications for the ‘23-24 Room For Me Grant.

Celebrating Juneteenth in Early Childhood and Afterschool Communities

The Child Development Division is proud to join early childhood and afterschool communities, children and families of Vermont in celebrating Juneteenth on Monday June 19th.

New Student Loan Assistance Criteria Extends Opportunity, Offers Retroactive Payments

The Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (SLRAP) for Vermont’s early childhood educators relaunched on June 1, 2023, with new, expanded eligibility criteria.