First 5 Monterey County - Make the FIRST 5 Years Count!
All children deserve the best start in life. In the first 5 years of a child's life, critical connections are made in the
brain that shape their lifelong learning. How we nurture and support our children today will impact their success
in school and in life.
brain that shape their lifelong learning. How we nurture and support our children today will impact their success
in school and in life.
INITIATIVES
EARLY LEARNING AND CARE FOR ALL
In recognition of the tremendous need and significant long-termimpact of investments in early childhood, the Children's Council of Monterey County has launched an Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI). Learn more.
NEW and NOTEWORTHY
FOR COMMUNITY
YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED...The March 1, 2013 Budget Control Act's provisions for sequestration will threaten the safety and healthy development of our youngest children in Monterey County. Click here to let your voice be heard.
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCLAIMS 2013 YEAR OF THE CHILD
In acknowledgement of the value and importance of children to our county, the Monterey County Board Of Supervisors proclaimed 2013 Year Of The Child on Tuesday April 9th. Click here to learn more.
COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(Including Wheelie & Books)
We're delighted to announce a simplified online process for applying to have MY Museum's Wheelie Mobilee come to your free community event. Click here to learn more about Community Event Sponsorships.
(Including Wheelie & Books)
We're delighted to announce a simplified online process for applying to have MY Museum's Wheelie Mobilee come to your free community event. Click here to learn more about Community Event Sponsorships.
FOR PARENTS
Click here to learn about fun, healthy recipes, Text4Baby, playgroups and moreFOR PROFESSIONALS: Trainings
Transforming Teaching Through Exploration with Children and Parents - June 1 Seminar. Learn more.Mindful Parenting Groups
Level 1 Training - June 14 and 15, 2013. Learn more.
Introduction to Protective Factors - June 12, 2013
Click here to register.
Embedding Protective Factors - June 13, 2013
Click here to register.
F5MC HAPPENINGS
Commission Meetings
Our next Commission Meeting is July 22 at 9:00 a.m. at our office.F5MC Annual Report to Board of Supervisors
On April 9th, Commissioner Elliott Robinson and Executive Director Francine Rodd presented the 2011/2012 Annual Report to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. For a copy, click here.
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