Transforming Early Learning Systems

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy

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 …

WPI Local Policy Fellowship | Apply by Feb. 19

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

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 …

2020 Mom Annual Forum | February 12-13

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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 …

Parent Power Summit | February 8

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

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 …

ACOMi 2020 | January 25

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

Don’t miss the Adelante Con Orgullo Mujer Inmigrante (ACOMi) 2020 Conference on January 25 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield. This conference focuses on educating immigrant women about health and overall well-being. Attend health and education-related workshops, listen to …

Panetta Supports MMH

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Maternal Mental Health

Last month, the federal budget bill funding a Maternal Mental Health interagency Task Force was signed. Bright Beginnings’ would like to thank Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) for signing on to the “Dear Colleague Letter” requesting budget appropriations for a Maternal Mental Health interagency …