Bright Beginnings works to transform the systems that support young children and their families to center on holistic needs, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are in particular focused on reducing the health and wealth disparities, universally improving outcomes for young …
Maternal Mental Health Week
Recap | May 3-7 May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and the first week of the month was Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. On May 4, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution recognizing May 3-7 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. “In …
Accessible and Affordable Child Care
KSBW reports on the American Families Plan President Biden’s American Families Plan allocates billions of dollars to support children and families across the country. KSBW looks at how this funding can positively impact the lives of Monterey residents by making child care more …
Making Our Voice Heard!
Public Comment at the Board of Supervisors Our voices are being heard and making a difference. We’re grateful and proud of those advocating for family and children of Monterey County: On May 11, Dina Lozoya Escobedo from Mexican-American Opportunity Foundation advocated for the …
Greenfield 6th Annual PK, TK, and Kinder Resources Festival
Recap | April 28 The Greenfield Early Learning Project (GELP) hosted its 6th annual PK, TK, and Kindergarten Resource Festival on April 28 at Greenfield Memorial Hall with over 250 cars and walkers attending the event. The Festival was an opportunity for families to obtain information …
Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) Recognition
Spotlight at Alisal Unified School District On April 28, at the Alisal Union School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees meeting, informal child caregivers, also known as Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN), were recognized for their contribution to the wellbeing of …
VIDA Community Health Workers
Serving Families Impacted by COVID-19 The goal: Support residents that have tested positive for or otherwise been impacted by COVID-19 with the resources they need to stay resilient, isolate, and prevent the spread of the virus. The dilemma: Many are faced with …
May 13 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next meeting will be held …
May 6 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next meeting will be held …
April 29 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call will be …