Governor Gavin Newsom recently released the May Revision to his proposed 2019-20 state budget, and it looks bright for children and families! Learn more and find details by clicking here, and be sure to read the summary on Early Childhood investments by clicking here.
Strategy-Aligned Action
Collectively, Making Change Happen Our countywide strategy, “Together, preparing every child for school and life,” has two big goals: to double kindergarten readiness, and to reduce the gap in readiness between low-income and non-low income children, all by 2025. This …
It’s time to stop pretending motherhood is perfect, and confront – and treat – maternal mental illness.
Dana Edgull and Stephanie McMurtrie | Monterey County Weekly Up to 20 percent of new or expectant mothers in California will experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or the first year following childbirth. Maternal depression is a …
We’re Hiring!
Bright Beginnings/First 5 Home Visiting Program Manager The Home Visiting Coordination Program Manager (employee of First 5 Monterey County) — will be part of an expanding backbone team responsible for driving forward the objectives and strategies of the countywide early …
Finding Inspiration and Joy in Our Work | May 18
Share in the energy, dedication and wisdom of local educators involved in F5MC projects. Presentations related to everyday experiences in working with young children and families will provide new ideas and inspiration for our work. You will be able to …
Celebrating 20 Years of Early Childhood in Monterey County | June 7, 2019
First 5 Monterey County is celebrating! Join us for an event that honors 20 years of early childhood in Monterey County during a First Friday event on June 7, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the CSUMB City Center, formally …
Monterey County Budget Workshop
Investing in Early Childhood Development By the end of last week’s day-long Monterey County Budget Workshop, each and every Supervisor voiced their recognition of the importance of investing in early childhood development. A big thank you goes to the champions …
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd Maternal depression is a common experience of women in the United States, affecting more of our mothers than gestational diabetes and preeclampsia combined. Here in Monterey County, an estimated 1,000 women annually experience …
BLOCKfest | April 18, 2019
This week (April 8 – 12) marks the beginning of The Week of the Young Child (WOYC)! This annual celebration hosted by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) spotlights early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and …
Early Care and Education Hackathon
Join us Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm for a community problem-solving hackathon with a focus on child care availability in Seaside and Marina with Keynote Speaker Deneen Guss, Superintendent of Schools in Monterey County. Monterey County residents …