The Latest in Early Childhood Development in Monterey County
Recap from Bright Futures’ Annual Breakfast The Bright Futures’ cradle to career education partnership hosts a recognition event honoring Bright Spots in our community, where child and youth programs and schools are achieving results that outpace the State and the County. At this year’s event, …
For many, this is a time when doing all we can to support our community means staying home and keeping our distance. For others — the essential workers that are taking care of our holistic needs like early childhood educators, health care …
Get started on enrolling your child in the Alisal Preschool and learn more about how to support your child’s educational growth. Join us on Friday, March 20 at Jesse G. Sanchez Education Center from 2:00 – 6:00pm to learn more. Click here to view …
Relationships Matter Deeply We know that mental health is key to a child’s success. At this month’s Monterey County Children’s Council (MCCC) General Assembly, Francine Rodd presented how First 5 Monterey County equips professionals serving children 0-5 and their families …
Every Child Counts Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau collects data about every person living in the U.S., which is then used to make sure that communities get the right number of representatives in government and helps determine how …
Building a Fair System Bright Beginnings is working to transform early learning systems by increasing access to quality care for all children and families, and supporting child-centered public policies. Here are the latest updates: STATE BUDGET: On Friday, February 7th, California Governor Gavin Newsom …
Interested in learning how to better influence policy to support early learning? Join a local team of self-identified women for a year-long fellowship with the Women’s Foundation of California. For more information, click here. Also, current fellow and Bright Beginnings’ Lead Sonja Koehler …
Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual TK & Kinder Resource Festival on Wednesday, February 19 from 2:30 – 6:00pm at Greenfield Memorial Hall. There will be prizes, activities for kids, and resources for ALL ages. Gain access to early learning opportunities so that your …
Save the date! The Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force invites you to participate in the 2020 Mom Annual Forum via webcast on February 12-13. This year’s forum theme is “We CAN do More” in celebration of reaching the year 2020. This year’s program …
Join F5MC‘s Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network for a Parent Power Summit on Saturday, February 8 from 9:30am – 1:30pm at Head Start in Watsonville. Connect and learn with other Central Coast parent leaders and advocates working to support thriving children and families. Topics include: Leadership and community organizing Advocating for …
