County Child Care Shortage

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Last month, Bright Beginnings’ own Sonja Koehler and initiative partner Laurie Ramirez of the Child Care Planning Council were interviewed by KION about the shortage of child care in Monterey County, and how new health guidelines for reduced capacity are forcing child care …

Follow Salinas Mamás on Social Media

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Salinas

Advocates Share their Voice Las Mamás, a part of the community-led Salinas Collaborative Action Team, are officially on Facebook and Twitter! Las Mamás advocate for quality care for young children in alignment with the countywide early childhood development framework: Together, preparing …

Resources for Parents and Families

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Anti-racism Resources Are you looking for ways to talk to your child about racism? First 5 Monterey County shares anti-racism resources for parents, families, and caregivers that promote diverse inclusion, build empathy, and embrace diversity in English and Spanish here. Child …

All In for Bright Beginnings

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

“It is in collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and optimism.”― Angela Y. Davis, Freedom Is a Constant Struggle As we find ourselves in a moment to lean more than ever into the Bright Beginnings’ values of equity and co-creation; …