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 …

COVID-19 Resources

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Emergency Aid Resources Local programs and resources available COVID-19 has impacted families and individuals across our community. There are resources available, including housing and utilities assistance, healthcare, food programs, and more. The County of Monterey shares local programs and contact information in …

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 …

For Child Care and Wellbeing

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Emergency Response & Recovery Plan As part of the Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Development Initiative, a coalition of early childhood champions is providing coordinated support and solutions for emergency care and education, developing the first-ever countywide emergency response and recovery …

NMCUSD Open Position

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Administrative Assistant III North Monterey County Unified School District is currently looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant III in their Family Resource Center. Learn more about the position and apply here.

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 …

Spotlight: Shifting Power Dynamics

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Salinas

Mamas de Salinas Abogan The last months have been busy for early childhood advocacy, shifting the dynamics of power in public spaces! At the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting in February, Bright Beginnings Community Organizer Maria Carmen Parra led the pledge …