The Kids Are Priority One Coalition brings together Vermont business leaders - from CEOs to sole proprietors, Human Resource professionals to child care providers - to work for a greater investment in early childhood services, programs and policy.
BUSINESS PLEDGE
As Vermonters look for ways to make and keep our state prosperous, we turn to the connection between child development and economic development, as capable children become the foundation of a sustainable future.
Science tells us that the early years of life matter because early experiences build the architecture of a child's developing brain. The support and interaction of trusted adults shapes a child's brain circuits, affecting academic performance and interpersonal skills later in life.
We know how essential quality, early care and education experiences are for families who are working hard to keep Vermont's economy moving forward. Innovative states have been able to design high quality programs for children that have solved problems in early childhood development and shown significant long-term improvements for children, families and communities. We need to work together to ensure all communities throughout Vermont have access to these innovations.
Join the effort by adding your name to the BUSINESS PLEDGE (read above) by submitting the following contact information.