Congratulations! New Family Friendly Businesses and Child Welcoming Employers!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

We’re pleased to announce three new certified Monterey County Family Friendly and Child Welcoming businesses and organizations. FAMILY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER – GOLD International School of Monterey MEarth CHILD WELCOMING BUSINESS International School of Monterey Seaside Yoga Sanctuary The Family Friendly Employer certification recognizes businesses …

Collective Impact Convening

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Join the Bright Beginnings team April 3-5, 2018 in Austin, TX for the 2018 Collective Impact Convening, a nationally renowned learning event featuring more than 50 sessions, case studies, how-to sessions, tool sessions, and short talks. Email Karen Stein at Karen@first5monterey.orgASAP to save your spot! For …

We’re Hiring!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy

Bright Beginnings is looking for partners to join our team to support strategic action for early childhood across Monterey County. More information on the Facilitation, Project Management, and Community Organizer roles can can be found in the Request for Qualifications on First …

Bright Spots Celebration

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Recognizing policy wins and leading school districts We were proud to join Bright Futures to celebrate the successes in achieving measurable results for our community! The event provided real, local examples of positive impact, reminding us that change is possible, and …

Pajaro CAT Spotlight

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Pajaro is often referred to as “no man’s land,” however Rosemary Hernandez, Child Development Coordinator at Pajaro Valley Unified School District, and Erica Padilla-Chavez, Chief Executive Officer at Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc., are working to change this. …

Free Preschool!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) has about 20 openings at the Seaside Children’s Center for FREE preschool! The program is free for income-qualified families with children who are ages three and four. There are full day and half day programs.  Anyone …

Adelante Con Orgullo Mujer Inmigrante (ACOMI) Conference

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

¡Mujeres Saludables, Familias Saludables, Comunidades Saludables! The sixth annual Adelante Con Orgullo Mujer Inmigrante (ACOMI) women’s health conference is being held Saturday, December 2nd from 8:30am to 4:00pm at Hartnell College. This free conference is specifically for Spanish-speaking immigrant women. …

North Monterey County CAT Spotlight

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

As one of the original organizers for the Bright Beginnings North Monterey County Collaborative Action Team (CAT), Director of Student and Family Services Noemy Loveless uses her deep understanding of community needs and passion for early childhood development to collaborate …