Supporting young children, strengthening families for a brighter future.
At First 5 Monterey County, we believe every child deserves a strong start in life. We’re passionate about creating a supportive community where young children can thrive and families can flourish. Our work focuses on building nurturing relationships, fostering healthy development, and advocating for policies that benefit our young children.
We’re dedicated to making a lasting impact through these key areas:
We fund local agencies to help families effectively navigate and connect to the services and supports they need
Families receive individualized support to learn about and more easily access what their child needs at every stage of development
We fund Quality Matters, an initiative that supports high-quality early learning experiences, setting the stage for lifelong success. Our goal is to ensure every child enters school ready to learn and grow.
We support early childhood professionals with trainings, learning groups, and resources to enhance their skills and knowledge, supporting them to provide the best care possible.
We advocate for policies that prioritize the needs of young children and their families at local, state and national levels, because every child deserves a voice.
We support community leaders with trainings and gatherings, centering their experience to drive meaningful systems change.
We work with community organizations and initiatives to support families, improve systems, and ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
We help partners who serve young children and families build stronger relationships across agencies – so they can better understand each other’s work and make it easier for families to access the support they need.
We learn together with partners and community to continuously improve the programs and systems serving families
We use data to identify opportunities for improvement and guide our progress toward better outcomes for children and families
When our community experiences an emergency like flooding or wildfires, we provide emergency resources and other family needs.
We are committed to supporting immigrant families – connecting them to essential resources that help them navigate challenges and create a safe, stable future.
First 5 Monterey County is committed to creating a brighter future for all children. If you’re interested in learning more about our work or getting involved, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us today.