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With 36% of the population under the age of 18, Gonzales recognizes not only the need for programs that provide support and nurture child development, but also the value of a young perspective. Gonzales residents are low-income, but they still voted …
This year has already brought a lot of good news for early childhood, and we are particularly excited by all that is happening at the state policy level (be sure to read more below). Locally, this spring we will celebrate the …
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 …
Our community celebrated Monterey County Family Friendly Businesses on Thursday, July 27th at the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s 31st Annual Business Excellence Awards Dinner. This kicked off the official rollout of our Family Friendly Employer and Child Welcoming Business …
The Boston Consulting Group published the report, Why Paid Family Leave is Good Business,which summarizes current research showing that paid family leave pays off for employees and their families, as well as employers. The report suggests that there are five …
A recent article, “Some smaller districts enroll younger 4-year-olds in early kindergarten” published by EdSource, featured the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District’s (MPUSD) accomplishment to expand the transitional kindergarten (TK) program which now serves children with 5th birthdays up to …
AB 300 (Caballero): Child care and development services: individualized county child care subsidy plans passed (6-0) out of the California State Assembly Committee on Human Services. In May, the bill will hopefully be heard in the Assembly Committee on Appropriations, …
Governor Jerry Brown removed a proposed freeze in multi year funding for early childhood education and child care on May 11, when he released his revision to his 2017-18 budget proposal. This will continue funding over the next year to …
Congress reach an agreement on an FY 2017 spending measure in late April that will keep the government funded through September. The budget includes small increases to several child care and early education programs including: The Child Care and Development …
Please mark your calendars and set aside January 31, 2017 to come to Sacramento for Advocacy Day. We will begin with a morning kick off breakfast, located in the Capitol Basement. A networking lunch will provide attendees an opportunity to …
