Census 2020

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Every Child Counts Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau collects data about every person living in the U.S., which is then used to make sure that communities get the right number of representatives in government and helps determine how …

WPI Local Policy Fellowship | Apply by Feb. 19

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Interested in learning how to better influence policy to support early learning? Join a local team of self-identified women for a year-long fellowship with the Women’s Foundation of California. For more information, click here. Also, current fellow and Bright Beginnings’ Lead Sonja Koehler …

2020 Mom Annual Forum | February 12-13

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Save the date! The Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force invites you to participate in the 2020 Mom Annual Forum via webcast on February 12-13. This year’s forum theme is “We CAN do More” in celebration of reaching the year 2020. This year’s program …

Parent Power Summit | February 8

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Join F5MC‘s Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network for a Parent Power Summit on Saturday, February 8 from 9:30am – 1:30pm at Head Start in Watsonville. Connect and learn with other Central Coast parent leaders and advocates working to support thriving children and families. Topics include: Leadership and community organizing Advocating for …

ACOMi 2020 | January 25

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Don’t miss the Adelante Con Orgullo Mujer Inmigrante (ACOMi) 2020 Conference on January 25 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield. This conference focuses on educating immigrant women about health and overall well-being. Attend health and education-related workshops, listen to …

Storytelling Workshop

BB CommsAdvocacy, Community, Events

On December 3, the Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network hosted a Storytelling Workshop for early childhood advocates and parent leaders from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. The Salinas CAT was represented by ten Salinas Mamás and Fernanda …