Election Day is November 3rd!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Did you know that casting your election ballot is one of the best ways you can advocate for children and families in our community? Check your registration status, find your polling place or ballot drop-off location and make sure you’re ready for November 3. Think Babies …

Free Wifi

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Hotspots and community wifi are crucial now more than ever to local Monterey County families. Click here for a map of FREE wireless internet access for students and families across Salinas. And click here to learn how to access FREE wifi in the parking …

Need help paying bills?

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

United Way Monterey County has partnered with the Monterey County Department of Social Services to provide rental and utility assistance to eligible residents living in Monterey County and those experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Call 211 or click here. Most of California’s utilities …

Distance Learning Supports

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

While several small elementary schools have reopened with waivers from the Health Department, most schools, preschool-12th grade, are still distance learning. The Alisal Union School District offers Parent Academies for distance/remote learning — valuable for parents and caregivers in any district. Here is a …

Meet Bright Beginnings’ Newest Team Member

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy

Welcome, Cristina! Bright Beginnings is excited to welcome the newest member of our growing team! Meet Cristina De Orta, Program Assistant to the backbone team. “Hello! I am so proud to be a part of the Bright Beginning Team. I come …

Family Friendly Business

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Family Friendly Business

Businesses and economic developers are catching on to just how important child care and education are to a stable workforce and thriving economy. First 5 Monterey County Executive Director Francine Rodd was a part of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of …