From closed beaches to dampened holidays, from a deepening pandemic to racial awakening, this is a summer like never before. It is also a summer full of care, creativity, and new ways of connecting. It’s a summer of finding hope …
County Child Care Shortage
Last month, Bright Beginnings’ own Sonja Koehler and initiative partner Laurie Ramirez of the Child Care Planning Council were interviewed by KION about the shortage of child care in Monterey County, and how new health guidelines for reduced capacity are forcing child care …
Welcome to Mamas and Babies
Part of the Monterey County Behavioral Health Forward Together Initiative Welcome to Mamas and Babies Join a community of mothers who come together to discuss the joys and struggles of motherhood. Mamas and Babies is a safe, supportive, and nurturing …
Forward Together Initiative
Free Opportunities to Come Together in July & August In times of great stress, social connection has proven to be our greatest source of strength and healing. We are all impacted by COVID-19. The Monterey County Behavioral Health Forward Together …
July 17 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call is Wednesday, …
July 10 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call will be …
July 2 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call will be …
June 26 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
Emergency Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our next community call is on …
Follow Salinas Mamás on Social Media
Advocates Share their Voice Las Mamás, a part of the community-led Salinas Collaborative Action Team, are officially on Facebook and Twitter! Las Mamás advocate for quality care for young children in alignment with the countywide early childhood development framework: Together, preparing …
Community-based Advocacy
“I have the right to protection. I have the right to live with my parents. I have the right to live without fear. I have the right to be happy.” ― Sophie Cruz, advocate for immigration reform, 6-years old Echoing the 6-year …