New Research Finds Strategic Investments in Virginia’s Child Care System Would Generate More Than a One-for-One Return on Investment Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University Finds That a $1.7 Billion Annual Investment in Child Care in the Commonwealth Would Deliver $1.8 Billion in Immediate, Yearly Returns Richmond, Va. – New research commissioned by the […] The post New…
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Taps Susanne Bell as President Seasoned professional led education initiatives at Danville Regional Foundation Richmond, Va. – Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), the statewide public-private entity that serves as the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success, is very pleased to announce that Susanne R. Bell has been named…
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Elects New Board Officers & Directors Richmond, Va. – At its annual meeting on June 17, 2026, the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) elected two new board officers and three new directors: Bergen B. Nelson, MD, was elected board treasurer and Sonya Waddell was elected board secretary. The newly elected directors […] The post Virginia Early Childhood…
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Announces Board Elections The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success, elected two experienced executives to the organization’s board of directors at its quarterly meeting on March 18, 2026: Regina J. “Gina” Elbert is Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Human Resources […] The…
New Statewide Survey: Businesses Recognize Child Care is Foundational to Virginia’s Economy Richmond, VA – A new statewide survey of more than 300 employers finds that the lack of affordable, high-quality child care is not just a challenge for Virginia’s working families, but also is significantly undermining business operations across the Commonwealth. According to the […] The post New Statewide…
Business Executives Explore Essential Role of Early Childhood Care & Education to Support Virginia’s Economic Infrastructure and Development Richmond, VA (Nov. 14, 2025) – The Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) hosted an Executive Briefing on “The Economics of Early Childhood” for statewide business, economic development, education and legislative…
Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force Releases Recommendations to Strengthen Child Care Infrastructure and Workforce in the Commonwealth Report Outlines Actionable Recommendations for Economic Developers, Lawmakers and Business Leaders to Bolster Virginia’s Economic Future Richmond, VA – Today, the Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force released a landmark report outlining actionable recommendations to…
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Awards $37M in Regional Mixed Delivery Grants Program continues to provide families with choice for affordable, quality early learning options Richmond, VA – The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) announced $37,594,084 in Mixed Delivery grants of state general funds through the Virginia Department of Education to support quality early childhood care […]…
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Elects New Board Officers Gary Thomson elected board chair, Edmond Hughes named vice-chair Richmond, VA – Gary Thomson, managing partner of Thomson Consulting, was elected to a two-year term as board chair of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) at the organization’s annual board meeting on June 18. He succeeds Richard […] The post Virginia Early…
New Bipartisan Poll Demonstrates Virginians View Quality Early Childhood Options as Critical to The State’s Economic Success Policies to Increase Access to Child Care Earn Support from Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Across the Political Spectrum in Virginia Candidates in Upcoming Races This Fall Have a Unique Opportunity to Make Child Care a Focal Point […] The post New Bipartisan Poll Demonstrates…
