Join our Maternal Mental Health Task Force!

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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 …

Action Alert! Protect Children in Monterey County

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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, …

Congratulations!

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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 …

Share your voice!

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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 …

Summer Reading Program

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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 …

Take Five Minutes to Support Monterey County Moms

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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 …

Strategy Soft Launch | May 15th

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On Tuesday, May 15th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Bright Beginnings’ launched “Together, Preparing Every Child for Life and School: A Strategy for Monterey County to Better Support All Children and Their Families“ and celebrated the progress we have made in ensuring all children in …

We’re Growing! New partners join Bright Beginnings

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We’re pleased to introduce three new consultants to our growing Bright Beginnings team! Jamie Smith, Facilitator Jamie has a passion for professional development, cognitive research, and purposeful conversations that lead to productive outcomes for children, their families, and the communities …

2nd Annual Summer Activity Expo | April 24th

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Parents, children and young adults will learn about different activities/program opportunities that will be available for children and youth this summer. Click here for more information in English.                   Click here for …