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; …

MMH 101 Webinar

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events, Maternal Mental Health

June 4 | 10:30am – 12:00pm Learn about the range of maternal mental health disorders, the prevalence, signs, and symptoms, as well as recommended treatment options, at Maternal Mental Health 101 — a complimentary webinar hosted by 2020 Mom and presented by Postpartum Support International. Join …

Women’s Policy Institute

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Preschool For All

2020 Cohort Announced The 2020 Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) cohort is excited to announce that their project policy focus will remain in early childhood education in an effort to advance community health. Ultimately, their focus is on Preschool for All in Monterey …

Virtual Advocacy Day

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

June 4 | 9:00am – 4:00pm On June 4, join advocates for child care, food programs, safety net, and anti-poverty for an all-digital “Child Care and End Child Poverty CA Advocacy Day”from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Help raise a unified voice in support of California’s kids and families …

#WalkTheBlueDot

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events, Maternal Mental Health

Saturday, May 30 Join The Blue Dot Project on Saturday, May 30th for #WalkTheBlueDot — a virtual culminating event wrapping up Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Virtual means you choose your own course, what time you start, and whether you run …