Gonzales — Where Kids Come First

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With 36% of the population under the age of 18, Gonzales recognizes not only the need for programs that provide support and nurture child development, but also the value of a young perspective. Gonzales residents are low-income, but they still voted …

2019 Is Looking BRIGHT!

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This year has already brought a lot of good news for early childhood, and we are particularly excited by all that is happening at the state policy level (be sure to read more below). Locally, this spring we will celebrate the …

Maternal Mental Health 101 Webinar | December 13

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them, risk factors, and treatment options in 2020 Mom‘s upcoming webinar on Thursday, December 13 from 10:30am – 12:00pm PST. The course is designed for providers, administrators, and public health …

Share your voice on December 19th!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors are exploring ways to fund community priorities at the next Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 19 at 1:30pm at the Monterey County Government Center – Monterey Room in Salinas. Join Bright Beginnings, First 5 Monterey County, …

Maternal Mental Health Task Force

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Bright Beginnings is pleased to let the community know more about the Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force, chaired by the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau. This task force is currently focusing on increasing understanding and awareness of maternal mental health …

Upcoming MHSA Meetings

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Please join the Monterey County Health Department to receive an update on Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funded services in Monterey County and to share your input on the future planning, development and evaluation of MHSA-funded programs. Here are the four upcoming …

Congratulations, Gonzales!

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

MCCC Innovation and Leadership Award On November 5th, Gonzales Way was honored for their innovation and leadership by the Monterey County Children’s Council (MCCC). The City of Gonzales is the first city in Monterey County to adopt a Health and …

Child Care Accessibility Website

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A group of dedicated, local partners have developed new tools to better access child care related resources including a new website, Monterey County Child Care, providing free child care referrals through the MAOF Resource and Referral program. Those in search of …

Be a Champion for Monterey County Children

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community

Californians cast their vote for Governor and have elected Gavin Newsom, who strongly supports investments in early childhood. This inspires us to keep moving our strategy forward to create equitable systems through coherent public policies that will improve the lives of …

Ciclovía Salinas

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Earlier this month, Ciclovía returned for the sixth year in a row to Salinas, where 1.6 miles of Alisal Street, from Main Street to Sanborn Street, were opened for community members to enjoy recreational activities, such as running, biking, skating, …