Week of the Young Child | April 11 – 16

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

From April 10-16, organizations across the world will celebrate early learning, young children, teachers, and families. Last week, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution declaring this week as Week of the Young Child in Monterey County. A special thank you goes …

For Child Care and Wellbeing

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Emergency Response & Recovery Plan As part of the Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Development Initiative, a coalition of early childhood champions is providing coordinated support and solutions for emergency care and education, developing the first-ever countywide emergency response and recovery …

Maternal Mental Health | April 16

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Join CSUMB and the Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force to understand how maternal and family mental health supports in the perinatal period protect infants and young children and promote healthier foundations for future well-being on April 16 from 9:00 – 11:00am. Presenters will …

Spotlight: Shifting Power Dynamics

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Salinas

Mamas de Salinas Abogan The last months have been busy for early childhood advocacy, shifting the dynamics of power in public spaces! At the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting in February, Bright Beginnings Community Organizer Maria Carmen Parra led the pledge …

It’s Your Turn!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility is Opening Up Over the last weeks, community partners have been providing hands-on support to help vaccinate child caregivers and educators. This includes informal child care providers, such as family members, neighbors, or friends that regularly take …