Last month, the federal budget bill funding a Maternal Mental Health interagency Task Force was signed. Bright Beginnings’ would like to thank Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) for signing on to the “Dear Colleague Letter” requesting budget appropriations for a Maternal Mental Health interagency …
New Certified Family Friendly Businesses
Good for Families, Good for Business Congratulations to our newly certified Family Friendly Employers and Child Welcoming Businesses! Thank you for surrounding our families with support, both behind the scenes with strong family policies, and forward-facing by making your place of …
2020 Mom Annual Forum Webcast | February 12-13
The Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force invites you to watch the simultaneous webcast of the 2020 Mom Annual Forum on February 12 – 13 across Monterey County! The Forum is two full days packed with speakers representing some …
Storytelling Workshop
On December 3, the Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network hosted a Storytelling Workshop for early childhood advocates and parent leaders from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. The Salinas CAT was represented by ten Salinas Mamás and Fernanda …
Congrats, City of Gonzales!
Winner of the 2019 Culture of Health Prize Congratulations to the City of Gonzales on receiving the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2019 Culture of Health Prize for your deep investment in: sustainable economic development, youth success, and authentic community engagement exemplified by positive outcomes of collaborative …
Supporting Kindergarten Readiness through Integrated Learning
On Friday, October 25th the Early Learning Network (formerly Transitional Kindergarten Plus Network) kicked off the 2019-20 school year, hosting sessions in two locations: Rose Ferrero Elementary School and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Office. Teachers from school districts across …
Meet Our New Staff Member
Welcome to the Bright Beginnings Team Bright Beginnings is excited to welcome the newest member of our growing team! Meet Laura Keeley Saldana: “Hello! I am so excited to be part of the Bright Beginnings team as the Program Manager – Early …
Meet Our New Staff Member
Welcome to the Bright Beginnings Team Bright Beginnings is excited to welcome the newest member of our growing team! Meet Iris Gamez: “Hi! I am absolutely thrilled to be joining this initiative as the new Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator. My educational and …
Census 2020
Expanding Community Engagement Young children are chronically undercounted in the national Census, and California has the highest estimated rate of 0-5 year-old undercount of any state. In Census 2010 there were an estimated 2.2 million children ages 0-5 uncounted. Why …
Opportunities to Influence Mental Health
Monterey County Behavioral Health is launching its community engagement process to help ensure ample local voices shape the Mental Health Services Act 3-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year’s 2021-2023. Below you’ll find 10 upcoming in-person opportunities to Monterey County …