Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) Recognition

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Spotlight at Alisal Unified School District  On April 28, at the Alisal Union School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees meeting, informal child caregivers, also known as Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN), were recognized for their contribution to the wellbeing of …

VIDA Community Health Workers

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Serving Families Impacted by COVID-19 The goal: Support residents that have tested positive for or otherwise been impacted by COVID-19 with the resources they need to stay resilient, isolate, and prevent the spread of the virus. The dilemma: Many are faced with …

Maternal Mental Health Week | May 3-7

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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and the first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Each year, TheBlueDotProject hosts an awareness campaign on social media during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which surrounds World Maternal Mental Health Day. Bright …

Black Maternal Health Week | April 11-16

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Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) is a week of education and advocacy around the experiences of Black Mamas. Through a series of digital and community events, BMHW will uplift Black-women led entities to focus on the root causes of poor maternal …

COVID-19 Resources

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Emergency Aid Resources Local programs and resources available COVID-19 has impacted families and individuals across our community. There are resources available, including housing and utilities assistance, healthcare, food programs, and more. The County of Monterey shares local programs and contact information in …