Paying Attention to Mental Health as Seasons Change A key strategy within the Bright Beginnings countywide strategic framework is strengthening mental health supports for parents and caregivers, and increasing our collective capacity to be trauma-informed and healing centered in our …
Connecting Community to Resources
COVID Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing As we keep adapting to a new COVID context, the COVID Response & Recovery Coalition for Child Care & Wellbeing continues to connect the early care and learning community to resources and each …
Managing the School Year in the “New Normal”
Wednesday, September 15 at 5:30 PM With COVID-19 still present, students, parents, and teachers are collectively navigating uncharted territory with the return to in-person school. Montage Health is hosting Managing the School Year in the “New Normal” on Wednesday, September 15 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM …
Resources for Kids in the American Rescue Plan | April 28
What are the major funding streams in the American Rescue Plan that can promote the well-being of children and youth? Join Advancement Project California and Funding the Next Generation for What’s in the American Rescue Plan for California Kids on April 28 from 10:00 – 11:00am to hear …
Maternal Mental Health Week | May 3-7
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and the first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Each year, TheBlueDotProject hosts an awareness campaign on social media during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which surrounds World Maternal Mental Health Day. Bright …
Black Maternal Health Week | April 11-16
Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) is a week of education and advocacy around the experiences of Black Mamas. Through a series of digital and community events, BMHW will uplift Black-women led entities to focus on the root causes of poor maternal …
Week of the Young Child | April 11 – 16
From April 10-16, organizations across the world will celebrate early learning, young children, teachers, and families. Last week, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution declaring this week as Week of the Young Child in Monterey County. A special thank you goes …
Maternal Mental Health | April 16
Join CSUMB and the Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force to understand how maternal and family mental health supports in the perinatal period protect infants and young children and promote healthier foundations for future well-being on April 16 from 9:00 – 11:00am. Presenters will …
It’s Your Turn!
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility is Opening Up Over the last weeks, community partners have been providing hands-on support to help vaccinate child caregivers and educators. This includes informal child care providers, such as family members, neighbors, or friends that regularly take …
Equity Conference
ALL IN for Equity is hosting “Equitable Early Care & Education: Planting Seeds for Change” on Saturday, April 10 from 8:30am – 12:00pm. This community event, hosted by Dr. Rosemarie Allen, is dedicated to understanding equity, celebrating diversity, and building a collective team …