Information for Candidates

Let’s Grow Kids Action Network is a non-partisan organization that endorses candidates who are committed to ensuring that all Vermont families have access to quality, affordable child care. In the 2023-2024 biennium, Vermont made historic progress by passing Act 76 — a $125 million annual investment that is stabilizing the child care sector and creating a more affordable Vermont for families with young children.

All candidates are encouraged to refer to our candidate child care brief and other materials linked below to gain a deeper understanding of Vermont’s Child Care Campaign and the child care crisis. We encourage candidates to talk to Vermonters about Act 76 and Vermont’s child care crisis. We have provided materials to assist with those conversations, including a ready-to-print palm card to share with Vermonters about Act 76. If you have any questions about these materials, please contact info@lgkan.org.

Candidate Child Care BriefLearn about Act 76 Child Care ProgressHandout for FamiliesAct 76 Palm Card 

Let's Grow Kids Action Network endorsed candidates with a demonstrated track record or a stated commitment to solving Vermont’s child care crisis. LGKAN strives to create an endorsement process that is open and non-partisan.

The 2024 endorsed candidates is made up of congressional, statewide, and state legislature candidates who have demonstrated their commitment to building an equitable and sustainable child care system through long-term public investment.

Candidates were assessed according to the following criteria:

1. Legislative voting record;
2. Response to a candidate questionnaire;
3. Results of candidate interview, as needed;
4. and Level of child care inclusion in campaign platform/on campaign trail