First 5 Monterey County (F5MC) is pleased to announce that enrollment requests for the Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health (IFECMH) Training Series beginning on September 21, are now being accepted. The training is designed to strengthen a diverse workforce of Monterey County …
Lunch at the Library
Lunch at the LibraryFree summer meals at your local Monterey County Free Library. Contact your Branch for details of serving days and times. Learn more >>
Central Park Summer Kick-Off
Join the Salinas Public Library, Recreation & Community Services for Central Park Summer Kick-Off, a fun day of family activities to kick-off the City’s summer programming on Saturday, June 15 from 11am – 3pm. Learn more >>
Congratulations, Supervisor Parker!
Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) Awards Breakfast Last month, Supervisor Jane Parker, early childhood development champion, was awarded the Child Abuse Prevention Council’s most prestigious award — the Talcott Bates Award. She was recognized for the breadth of her unwavering advocacy for investing in …
Finding Inspiration and Joy in Our Work | May 18
Share in the energy, dedication and wisdom of local educators involved in F5MC projects. Presentations related to everyday experiences in working with young children and families will provide new ideas and inspiration for our work. You will be able to …
Celebrating 20 Years of Early Childhood in Monterey County | June 7, 2019
First 5 Monterey County is celebrating! Join us for an event that honors 20 years of early childhood in Monterey County during a First Friday event on June 7, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the CSUMB City Center, formally …
Monterey County Budget Workshop
Investing in Early Childhood Development By the end of last week’s day-long Monterey County Budget Workshop, each and every Supervisor voiced their recognition of the importance of investing in early childhood development. A big thank you goes to the champions …
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd Maternal depression is a common experience of women in the United States, affecting more of our mothers than gestational diabetes and preeclampsia combined. Here in Monterey County, an estimated 1,000 women annually experience …
Getting ready for school!
Fourth annual PK to Kinder Registration and Community Resource Festival Earlier this month, the Greenfield CAT hosted its 4th annual PK to Kinder Registration and Community Resource Festival. This year, building on lessons learned from previous festivals, families could register their child for …