Making Our Voice Heard!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

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 …

Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) Recognition

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

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

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

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 …

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 …