Help Children Reach their Unique Potential

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BECOME A FIRST 5 MONTEREY COUNTY COMMISSIONER First 5 Monterey County, also known as Monterey County Children and Families Commission is seeking candidates to serve on its board of Commissioners.  The recruitment is open to fill one upcoming vacancy in …

Social-Emotional Development Resources

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Check out a few social-emotional development resources provided for FREE from Brookes Publishing. Print your Growing Strong calendar, and get beautiful photos and new social-emotional tips every month! Click here to learn more. Attention teachers: It’s the summer of self-care! Download Strategies for Student Support …

Join our Maternal Mental Health Task Force!

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The Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force has a bold vision: Pregnant and parenting mothers and their families will thrive and experience mental wellness during pregnancy and infant years, and ultimately improving children’s and parents’ health and well-being across …

Action Alert! Protect Children in Monterey County

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Various national groups are organizing opposition to a leaked Executive Order which may be released soon. The Order would make it more difficult for children and immigrants to receive public benefits, as it would impact their applications for renewal, residency, …

Congratulations!

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Five community leaders from Pajaro completed their training as promotoras – community health workers. The training was provided by the Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) and Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA), as part of the Pajaro CAT’swork to better …

Share your voice!

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The Salinas Preschool for All Campaign is carrying out a survey of Salinas residents to better understand current issues related to early care and education quality and access, and views on preschool for all.   If you live or work …

Summer Reading Program

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Reading is a great way to keep kids curious during the summer. Why? Because reading “takes you everywhere!” The Monterey County Free Libraries just started their Summer Reading Program. Kids earn prizes as they complete reading milestones. Adults can earn prizes …