A group of dedicated, local partners have developed new tools to better access child care related resources including a new website, Monterey County Child Care, providing free child care referrals through the MAOF Resource and Referral program. Those in search of …
Be a Champion for Monterey County Children
Californians cast their vote for Governor and have elected Gavin Newsom, who strongly supports investments in early childhood. This inspires us to keep moving our strategy forward to create equitable systems through coherent public policies that will improve the lives of …
Ciclovía Salinas
Earlier this month, Ciclovía returned for the sixth year in a row to Salinas, where 1.6 miles of Alisal Street, from Main Street to Sanborn Street, were opened for community members to enjoy recreational activities, such as running, biking, skating, …
Labor of Love | Event Recap
Earlier this month, more than 650 people (including 177 pregnant women) from South County, the Monterey Peninsula, and Salinas attended “Labor of Love,” a free, annual event that offers a health fair, resource fair, and a baby shower all under …
Rally for Quality Child Care
October 4 | Watsonville California’s child care system is broken, underfunded, and inaccessible. On October 4th, SEIU 521 Region 2 – Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties will be at Watsonville City Plaza fighting to make California’s child care system work for …
Action Alert | #ProtectFamilies
On September 22, the Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to make sweeping new changes to the ‘public charge’ rules, which are expected to negatively impact millions of children’s health and well-being. First 5 Monterey County joined over 600 …
Gonzales Play Group | First city-wide playgroup for children and caregivers
The City of Gonzales held it’s very first city-wide Playgroup for Friends, Family and Neighbors at St. Theodore’s Church. These monthly playgroups are not only spaces for young children to play with each other, but also an opportunity for parents and caregivers to …
Employment Opportunities | Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings Initiative Consultant Pool Bright Beginnings is seeking applicants to be part of our Consultant Pool. We are particularly looking for bilingual Facilitators and Project Managers. The Pool will serve as a source of pre-qualified consultants who may be …
What’s Next? Job Fair | October 27th
Join us on Saturday, October 27, from 8:30am – 12:15pm for What’s Next? job fair, to learn about B.A. level options, steps to success for an Early Childhood Education (ECE) career, and current job openings in ECE. Workshops choices include resume writing and …
Funding the Next Generation Workshop | September 21
Join The Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network on September 21st The Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network invites you to join “Funding the Next Generation,” a workshop to create dedicated Children’s Funding in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. Join …