Every year, Bright Beginnings presents an update to the Board of Supervisors through the Monterey County Children’s Council’s Annual Report. This is an opportunity for Bright Beginnings and partners to share strengths and challenges that are having an impact on children and families with local leaders. At the presentation earlier this year, organizations and parents involved with Bright Beginnings spoke during public comment about the importance of focusing on the early years. Elsa Martin, a Salinas CAT parent participant, noted:
“These programs are necessary and it is made possible by you. It is for us and so we can be better directors for the kids. These programs help us to make a big difference with parents. There is no perfect parent. We get to know ourselves and our kids.”
The Supervisors especially appreciate the opportunity to hear from parents. “These mothers that came here are the bright leaders, the future leaders in our community and I am very grateful for them being here. We will continue to support these programs for you no matter where you come from.” — Supervisor Fernando Armenta
Mark your calendars for this opportunity to share about experiences happening in your community:
Bright Beginnings’ Presentation to the Board of Supervisors
January 24, 2017 at 10:30am
Monterey County Board Chamber
168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
If you are able to participate and speak to the great work happening in your community around early childhood development, please contact Nina Alcaraz at nina@brightbeginningsmc.org.