Managing the School Year in the “New Normal”

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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 …

Maternal Mental Health Week | May 3-7

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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

BB CommsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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 …