CDD has supported the implementation of the Center for Social Policy’s Strengthening Families Approach in community childcare programs across Vermont through a competitive grant process since 2010. In June 2023, a new cohort of Strengthening Families grantees was awarded funding expanding the number of grantees to 27 programs, some of which had received funding previously, and others, this was a new funding award. Since a larger number of grantees were awarded support than in previous years, more children are being served. Continued funding for the current cohort of grantees is being supported through Fall 2025.