Connecting families with integrated services and support.
First 5 Monterey County partners with programs that help caregivers and families access vital resources, and nurture their children’s development.
Family Strengthening
Home Visiting
Empowering Families Through Personalized Support
Based on the Parents as Teachers model, the Home Visiting Program connects families with trained parent educators who provide personalized coaching and support. This program emphasizes parent-child interaction, child development, and family well-being to help parents become confident, informed caregivers.
Benefits of Home Visiting
Brain Development
Families receive guidance on parenting strategies and child development milestones to help them understand and support their child’s growth.
Access to Resources
Families are connected to community resources and essential services, including medical care, food, housing and support for children with disabilities.
Navigating Challenges
The program helps parents navigate challenges like financial stress or developmental concerns, helping children grow in optimal environments.
Participating Organizations
Interested families can reach out to one of the partner organizations directly. Families participating in CalWORKs can contact their case manager.
831-539-3434
831-539-3434
831-800-3553
North Monterey County Unified School District
831-633-5975
Care Coordination
Connecting Families to Holistic Care and Resources
Care Coordination ensures families with children from prenatal to age five receive tailored support to navigate health services and community resources effectively. Care coordinators act as trusted points of contact, developing shared care plans and connecting families with services that meet their unique needs.
Benefits of Care Coordination
Comprehensive Services
Families are connected to developmental screenings, counseling services, playgroups, and parent classes.
Immediate Relief
When possible, agencies provide families with immediate relief resources, such as food vouchers or diapers, to help families facing immediate challenges.
Personalized Referrals
Care coordinators connect families to the right providers and follow-up to ensure they receive the support they need.
Participating Organizations
To access Care Coordination, you can reach out to the following partner organizations who are dedicated to providing support and resources tailored to your family’s needs:
Medi-Cal Benefits
Enhanced Care Management (ECM)
ECM focuses on addressing complex needs through individualized care plans that integrate health care, mental health support, nutrition education, and other essential services. This approach ensures families receive cohesive and comprehensive care across multiple systems.
Community health workers
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an important role in connecting and educating families on their child’s health and development. CHWs are trusted members of our community that share information, resources, and promote ways to support a healthy life.
More Information on Medi-Cal
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Our Commitment
First 5 Monterey County is committed to supporting families and children during the critical early years by fostering connections, providing resources, and strengthening systems of care. If you have questions or want to learn more about how we can support your family, please reach out to us today.