On September 22, the Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to make sweeping new changes to the ‘public charge’ rules, which are expected to negatively impact millions of children’s health and well-being. First 5 Monterey County joined over 600 …
Gonzales Play Group | First city-wide playgroup for children and caregivers
The City of Gonzales held it’s very first city-wide Playgroup for Friends, Family and Neighbors at St. Theodore’s Church. These monthly playgroups are not only spaces for young children to play with each other, but also an opportunity for parents and caregivers to …
Car Seat Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations for rear-facing car seats, recommending that children remain in a rear-facing car seat for “as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat.” ACTION: Car accidents are …
Food Safety Education Month
Observed each September, National Food Safety Education Month, puts a spotlight on food safety education. This month WIC staff will find a number of food safety resources, many available in both English and Spanish, on the WIC Works Resource System (WIC Works).
Employment Opportunities | Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings Initiative Consultant Pool Bright Beginnings is seeking applicants to be part of our Consultant Pool. We are particularly looking for bilingual Facilitators and Project Managers. The Pool will serve as a source of pre-qualified consultants who may be …
What’s Next? Job Fair | October 27th
Join us on Saturday, October 27, from 8:30am – 12:15pm for What’s Next? job fair, to learn about B.A. level options, steps to success for an Early Childhood Education (ECE) career, and current job openings in ECE. Workshops choices include resume writing and …
First 5 Monterey County is hiring!
Join First 5 Monterey County’s Team! POSITION: Evaluation and Learning Manager First 5 Monterey County (F5MC) is responsible for the planning, administration, and oversight of Proposition 10 (the California Children and Families Act) funds that come into the county each …
The Fruits of Our Labor
First Day in a Kindergarten Classroom Caryn Lewis, Assistant Superintendent for Monterey County Office of Education, reflects on her annual visit to a local kindergarten classroom. Caryn is a leader within the Bright Beginnings movement, where we are working together to make sure that …
Labor of Love | September 6th
Are you pregnant or thinking about it? Pregnant women and families are invited to “Labor of Love,” an annual, free community baby shower event offering health resources, gifts for baby, free car seat checks and much more! Join us September 6th …
Leadership Program Supports the Philanthropic Sector
The Casey Foundation’s Results Count™ usually bring together leaders in government and nonprofit organizations to move deliberately toward greater impact and better results. Now the Foundation is offering the opportunity to a small group of funders who are building their capacity …