Part of the Monterey County Behavioral Health Forward Together Initiative Welcome to Mamas and Babies Join a community of mothers who come together to discuss the joys and struggles of motherhood. Mamas and Babies is a safe, supportive, and nurturing …
Forward Together Initiative
Free Opportunities to Come Together in July & August In times of great stress, social connection has proven to be our greatest source of strength and healing. We are all impacted by COVID-19. The Monterey County Behavioral Health Forward Together …
July 17 | 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, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call is Wednesday, …
July 10 | 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, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call will be …
July 2 | 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, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call will be …
June 26 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
Emergency 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, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our next community call is on …
Follow Salinas Mamás on Social Media
Advocates Share their Voice Las Mamás, a part of the community-led Salinas Collaborative Action Team, are officially on Facebook and Twitter! Las Mamás advocate for quality care for young children in alignment with the countywide early childhood development framework: Together, preparing …
Community-based Advocacy
“I have the right to protection. I have the right to live with my parents. I have the right to live without fear. I have the right to be happy.” ― Sophie Cruz, advocate for immigration reform, 6-years old Echoing the 6-year …
Resources for Parents and Families
Anti-racism Resources Are you looking for ways to talk to your child about racism? First 5 Monterey County shares anti-racism resources for parents, families, and caregivers that promote diverse inclusion, build empathy, and embrace diversity in English and Spanish here. Child …
All In for Bright Beginnings
“It is in collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and optimism.”― Angela Y. Davis, Freedom Is a Constant Struggle As we find ourselves in a moment to lean more than ever into the Bright Beginnings’ values of equity and co-creation; …