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This Halloween, let’s make safety part of the celebration! 🚗As families head out for trick-or-treating, our neighborhood...
10/30/2026

This Halloween, let’s make safety part of the celebration! 🚗

As families head out for trick-or-treating, our neighborhoods will be filled with little ones in costumes, excited to enjoy a fun night with their loved ones.

Whether you're driving home, heading to a Halloween gathering, or passing through a neighborhood, a little extra care can make a big difference.

🚗 Halloween Driving Safety Tips:
👀 Stay alert: Watch for children walking, running, or crossing the street unexpectedly.
🐢 Slow down: Reduce your speed in residential neighborhoods and areas where families are trick-or-treating.
📵 Put distractions away: Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.
🚸 Use extra caution: Be mindful at intersections, driveways, and crosswalks.
💡 Be visible: Use your headlights early to help you see children and help others see you.
🍻 Never drive impaired: Plan a safe ride if you're celebrating with alcohol.

Our community is full of little ones making big memories this Halloween. Let's look out for one another, drive with care, and help every family enjoy a safe and happy night.

Slow down. Stay alert. Our little ones are counting on us!

🎃 Halloween fun starts with staying safe! 🧡As Monterey County families head out for trick-or-treating, remember a few si...
10/30/2026

🎃 Halloween fun starts with staying safe! 🧡

As Monterey County families head out for trick-or-treating, remember a few simple ways to keep little ones safe:

stick to well-lit areas
wear reflective gear
stay together
check treats before enjoying them. 🍬👻

From our First 5 Monterey County family to yours, we wish you a happy and safe Halloween! 🕸️🧡

🌟 First 5 Monterey County January Commission Meeting highlights!🌟 👉🏽 Visit our website in our bio for full meeting minut...
10/29/2026

🌟 First 5 Monterey County January Commission Meeting highlights!🌟

👉🏽 Visit our website in our bio for full meeting minutes.

We also closed our meeting with a heartfelt moment honoring Mr. Jim Fowler and Dr. Julia Pederson and recognizing their lasting contributions to our community. 💛

Join us for our next meeting on December 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

El conocimiento, la conexión y el apoyo comunitario son importantes. 💛La Red de Solidaridad – Respuesta Rápida del Conda...
10/27/2026

El conocimiento, la conexión y el apoyo comunitario son importantes. 💛

La Red de Solidaridad – Respuesta Rápida del Condado de Monterey está organizando una sesión informativa comunitaria virtual sobre temas relacionados con la inmigración, incluyendo la presencia de ICE en la Costa Central, tendencias legales y las redes sociales e ICE.

Se invita a los miembros de la comunidad a participar en esta conversación de 90 minutos con expertos en leyes de inmigración para aprender más sobre estos temas importantes.

📅 Jueves, 29 de octubre
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p. m.
💻 En línea por Zoom

Conozca más y únase a la conversación: www.MontereyCountyRRN.org

🎙️ ¿Nos escuchaste en la radio?La directora de programas de Primeros 5 del Condado de Monterey, Ramona McCabe, se unió a...
10/23/2026

🎙️ ¿Nos escuchaste en la radio?

La directora de programas de Primeros 5 del Condado de Monterey, Ramona McCabe, se unió a Brenda Corona, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar con licencia y bilingüe del Equipo de Servicios para la Primera Infancia del Condado de Monterey, en el programa Comunidad Alerta de Radio Bilingüe para hablar sobre la salud mental infantil y la importancia de una atención centrada en la sanación en nuestra comunidad.

💛 La salud mental infantil ayuda a los niños a desarrollar relaciones seguras, comprender sus emociones y explorar el mundo con curiosidad. A través de nuestro programa de capacitación en Salud Mental para Bebés, Familias y la Primera Infancia (IFECMH), apoyamos a los proveedores de servicios para fortalecer sus conocimientos y habilidades y brindar un mejor apoyo a los niños pequeños y sus familias.

🎧 ¿Te perdiste la conversación? ¡Mira la grabación en español desde el enlace en nuestra biografía!


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🎙️ Did you catch us on the airwaves?

First 5 Monterey County’s Director of Programs, Ramona McCabe, joined Brenda Corona, a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Monterey County’s Early Childhood Services Team, on Radio Bilingüe’s Comunidad Alerta to discuss infant mental health and healing-centered care in our community.

💛 Infant mental health helps children build secure relationships, understand their emotions, and explore the world with curiosity. Through our Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health (IFECMH) training program, we support providers in strengthening their knowledge and skills to better serve young children and families.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Watch the recording in Spanish on our bio today!

🦚💙 Book of the Month: Birds of a Feather by Sita Singh! 📚This month, we’re celebrating a beautiful story that’s also mak...
10/21/2026

🦚💙 Book of the Month: Birds of a Feather by Sita Singh! 📚

This month, we’re celebrating a beautiful story that’s also making its way into homes through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL)! 💌📚

In this beautifully illustrated story, Mo, a white peacock, discovers that what makes him different is also what makes him special. His journey reminds us that we don’t have to be like everyone else to shine! ✨

Reading together helps children build confidence, celebrate differences, and discover the joy of kindness, friendship, and belonging. 💛

📖 If your family receives books through DPIL, keep an eye out for this special story! Snuggle up, read together, and remind your little one that being uniquely YOU is something to celebrate. 🥰

Choose Children Gubernatorial Forum: Tune In!California’s youngest children and their families deserve to be a priority!...
10/20/2026

Choose Children Gubernatorial Forum: Tune In!

California’s youngest children and their families deserve to be a priority!

The Choose Children coalition recently welcomed gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton for a bilingual town hall to discuss their plans to support young children, families, and early childhood development.

📺 Tune in today, Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m.! Watch the one-hour town hall on Univision 67 locally or click the link in our bio to watch online.

Hear directly from the candidates as they share their plans for California’s youngest children and families. Together, we can keep early childhood a priority and ensure families’ voices are heard in California’s future!

🏆 A national recognition for the power of partnership!First 5 Monterey County and our local partners have received the i...
10/19/2026

🏆 A national recognition for the power of partnership!

First 5 Monterey County and our local partners have received the inaugural Arthur Mallory Honorary Partnership Award from Parents as Teachers National! 🎉

This award celebrates decades of collaboration among First 5 Monterey County, Door to Hope, GoKids, North Monterey County Unified School District, and Monterey County Department of Social Services to support children and families.

By working together....

To read more click on the link in our bio & don't forget to sign up for our newsletter

Today, we hold space for grief, honor the life that was lived, and recognize the impact Dr. Julia Pederson, former First...
10/16/2026

Today, we hold space for grief, honor the life that was lived, and recognize the impact Dr. Julia Pederson, former First 5 Monterey County Commissioner, made on our community.

"Julia was a beloved pediatrician and First 5 Monterey County Commissioner for five years," says Francine Rodd, First 5 Monterey Executive Director, "Her love and care were evident and her dedication to all children and families was valued. This is a horrific loss for all of us. She will be sorely missed."

Julia's kindness shared, the relationships built, and the moments that touched others do not simply disappear. Her spirit continues in the ways we show up for one another.

May we meet this loss with compassion and care for her loved ones and family. ❤️

🚲💛 F5MC at King City Ciclovía!We had a great time connecting with families and community members at King City Ciclovía o...
10/15/2026

🚲💛 F5MC at King City Ciclovía!

We had a great time connecting with families and community members at King City Ciclovía on October 11! Our First 5 Monterey County team was out in the community sharing resources, answering questions, and helping families learn more about programs and services available to them.

Events like Ciclovía bring our community together to move, connect, and have fun—and we’re grateful to be part of it!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and to the King City community for welcoming us. 💛

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