Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Advocacy”
Friends, Family, Neighbors Are At the Heart of Caregiving Family, friends, and neighbors are at the heart of child care for most families, and even more so since the pandemic started. These caregivers are usually familiar with the family culture, speak the …
From closed beaches to dampened holidays, from a deepening pandemic to racial awakening, this is a summer like never before. It is also a summer full of care, creativity, and new ways of connecting. It’s a summer of finding hope …
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 …
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call is Wednesday, …
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call will be …
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call will be …
Emergency Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our next community call is on …
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 …
“I have the right to protection. I have the right to live with my parents. I have the right to live without fear. I have the right to be happy.” ― Sophie Cruz, advocate for immigration reform, 6-years old Echoing the 6-year …
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 …
