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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 …
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, …
The Home Visiting Strategy Convening was held on Wednesday, July 25th at Kinship Center in Salinas as an opportunity to come together and imagine a future Monterey County where all families with young children have what they need from the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Two important bills, AB 3032 and AB 2193, are headed to the Senate Health Committee this week. California Senator Bill Monning sits on the committee and needs to hear from his constituents. AB 3032, Hospital Quality, Programs for Maternal Mental Health Requires hospitals to …
Early Care and Education: Rooted in Community, Growing in Excellence Quality Matters Monterey County is a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), an initiative designed to support child care programs and preschools to provide the highest quality early learning experiences …
The Monterey County Weekly featured Bright Beginnings in it’s latest issue, “Growing the Future.” It’s Public Health Week and we believe it’s never too early to improve a child’s health and overall chances at success. A huge thanks to all of our …
Learn more about our current systems to be able to implement strategies that will expand access around our County! Join us Friday, April 20th or Wednesday, April 25th to deepen our understanding of the early care and education systems in …
