Get started on enrolling your child in the Alisal Preschool and learn more about how to support your child’s educational growth. Join us on Friday, March 20 at Jesse G. Sanchez Education Center from 2:00 – 6:00pm to learn more. Click here to view …
Infant Family Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative
Relationships Matter Deeply We know that mental health is key to a child’s success. At this month’s Monterey County Children’s Council (MCCC) General Assembly, Francine Rodd presented how First 5 Monterey County equips professionals serving children 0-5 and their families …
Census 2020
Every Child Counts Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau collects data about every person living in the U.S., which is then used to make sure that communities get the right number of representatives in government and helps determine how …
Transforming Early Learning Systems
Building a Fair System Bright Beginnings is working to transform early learning systems by increasing access to quality care for all children and families, and supporting child-centered public policies. Here are the latest updates: STATE BUDGET: On Friday, February 7th, California Governor Gavin Newsom …
WPI Local Policy Fellowship | Apply by Feb. 19
Interested in learning how to better influence policy to support early learning? Join a local team of self-identified women for a year-long fellowship with the Women’s Foundation of California. For more information, click here. Also, current fellow and Bright Beginnings’ Lead Sonja Koehler …
TK & Kinder Resource Festival | February 19
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual TK & Kinder Resource Festival on Wednesday, February 19 from 2:30 – 6:00pm at Greenfield Memorial Hall. There will be prizes, activities for kids, and resources for ALL ages. Gain access to early learning opportunities so that your …
2020 Mom Annual Forum | February 12-13
Save the date! The Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force invites you to participate in the 2020 Mom Annual Forum via webcast on February 12-13. This year’s forum theme is “We CAN do More” in celebration of reaching the year 2020. This year’s program …
Parent Power Summit | February 8
Join F5MC‘s Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network for a Parent Power Summit on Saturday, February 8 from 9:30am – 1:30pm at Head Start in Watsonville. Connect and learn with other Central Coast parent leaders and advocates working to support thriving children and families. Topics include: Leadership and community organizing Advocating for …
ACOMi 2020 | January 25
Don’t miss the Adelante Con Orgullo Mujer Inmigrante (ACOMi) 2020 Conference on January 25 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield. This conference focuses on educating immigrant women about health and overall well-being. Attend health and education-related workshops, listen to …
Panetta Supports MMH
Last month, the federal budget bill funding a Maternal Mental Health interagency Task Force was signed. Bright Beginnings’ would like to thank Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) for signing on to the “Dear Colleague Letter” requesting budget appropriations for a Maternal Mental Health interagency …