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Carpools, Commutes and Child Care

Carpools, Commutes and Child Care

By: First Children's Finance Vermont
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Finding time for conversations that are hard to make time for. This podcast makes time for free ranging conversations with people in Vermont's child care space.

Throughout this podcast, hear from First Children's Finance Vermont Director, Erin Roche, as she connects with Early Childhood Education professionals across the state, thought leaders and pioneers about all things ECE and other joyful, fun, life topics. We will also have episodes featuring our monthly newsletter, updates and more. Jump in with us!

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Episodes
  • Rebecca Gale: The Stories Behind Child Care

    Rebecca Gale: The Stories Behind Child Care
    Oct 19 2026

    Erin talks with well-known ECE journalist Rebecca Gale. They discuss the realities of child care, paid family leave and workplace flexibility. Gale draws from her own experiences as a parent and years of reporting, shares how policy, geography and workplace culture shapes the support families received—and why so much still depends on luck. You don't want to miss this one!

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    32 mins
  • FCF VT October Newsletter

    FCF VT October Newsletter
    Oct 8 2026

    Learn about what's going on in the Vermont ECE world, First Children’s Finance Vermont and our partners around the state. Tess & Erin break it down for you and of course have some fun with it. Make sure you tune in so you don’t miss what’s coming up and relevant for your business!

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    20 mins
  • Heidi Hagel Braid: President & CEO of First Children's Finance

    Heidi Hagel Braid: President & CEO of First Children's Finance
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode, we are excited to introduce you to Heidi Hagel Braid, President and CEO of First Children’s Finance. Heidi has spent more than a decade working to strengthen childcare businesses and find creative solutions to some of the challenges facing the field. Erin and Heidi talk about how she found her way into early childhood, the two grandmothers who continue to inspire her, and what she does when the world feels a little too heavy. We also have some fun along the way—including a very strong case for waffles over pancakes!

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    28 mins
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