Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Advocacy”
Bright Beginnings/First 5 Home Visiting Program Manager The Home Visiting Coordination Program Manager (employee of First 5 Monterey County) — will be part of an expanding backbone team responsible for driving forward the objectives and strategies of the countywide early …
Share in the energy, dedication and wisdom of local educators involved in F5MC projects. Presentations related to everyday experiences in working with young children and families will provide new ideas and inspiration for our work. You will be able to …
First 5 Monterey County is celebrating! Join us for an event that honors 20 years of early childhood in Monterey County during a First Friday event on June 7, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the CSUMB City Center, formally …
Investing in Early Childhood Development By the end of last week’s day-long Monterey County Budget Workshop, each and every Supervisor voiced their recognition of the importance of investing in early childhood development. A big thank you goes to the champions …
Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd Maternal depression is a common experience of women in the United States, affecting more of our mothers than gestational diabetes and preeclampsia combined. Here in Monterey County, an estimated 1,000 women annually experience …
Fourth annual PK to Kinder Registration and Community Resource Festival Earlier this month, the Greenfield CAT hosted its 4th annual PK to Kinder Registration and Community Resource Festival. This year, building on lessons learned from previous festivals, families could register their child for …
Reduce stigma and know how to help Mental health is on the forefront of our minds with the recent heartbreaking loss of the 20-year-old new mother, Brenda Rodriguez Mendoza, in Salinas. As Dana Edgull, Prevention Manager with the Monterey County Behavioral …
Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them, risk factors, and treatment options in 2020 Mom‘s upcoming webinar on Thursday, December 13 from 10:30am – 12:00pm PST. The course is designed for providers, administrators, and public health …
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors are exploring ways to fund community priorities at the next Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 19 at 1:30pm at the Monterey County Government Center – Monterey Room in Salinas. Join Bright Beginnings, First 5 Monterey County, …
Bright Beginnings is pleased to let the community know more about the Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force, chaired by the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau. This task force is currently focusing on increasing understanding and awareness of maternal mental health …
