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THURSDAY MARCH 8, 2012
12:00pm - 1:30pm
CSUMB University Center
$20 includes lunch (free parking)
Join business and civic leaders for a luncheon presentation with Nobel Laureate economist and University of Chicago Professor James Heckman. Professor Heckman will address the fiscal responsibility of investing in early childhood development to gain a more productive and valuable workforce that pays dividends to America for generations to come.
Introduction by Ken McNeely, President, AT&T California.
Go to www.HeckmanMonterey.com to learn more and register.
An official meeting of the: Rotary Club of Monterey (guests and visiting Rotarians welcomed).
Heckman presentation supported by: First 5 Monterey County and the J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation.
Heckman presentation endorsed by: Children's Council of Monterey County, Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP), Monterey County Office of Education, United Way of Monterey County and others.
 - - LIVE STREAM: If you're interested in hosting your own luncheon and showing a live stream video of this event, contact Kim for details.  - -



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. 

First 5 Monterey County supports community partnerships and programs that enhance the lives of children, from the prenatal stages through age 5, and their families.
Research shows community investments in programs reaching young children yield great financial and social benefits. With the current economic crisis, funding prevention and early intervention programs is a critical step to ensure the long-term success of our community. Recognizing this, First 5 Monterey County invests in improving the lives of Monterey County's youngest children and their families.  It is the only local funding source dedicated to children ages 0-5.

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
Join our Team!! 
The Program Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and activities to support organizations we fund as well as support leveraging state and federal monies.  Click here for a full job description. TO APPLY - send a cover letter and resume to Joanna@first5monterey.org.

Commission Meeting
Our next Commission Meeting is February 27th,  It is the Annual Commission Retreat at the Marina Library from 8am-4:30pm. More details to follow.

Community Event Sponsorship
 If you're interested in a sponsorship to help your event become more focused on young children and their families, click here to learn more.

F5MC Fall Newsletter 2011
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ECE Professionals
Click here to learn about the New CARES program.

Text4Baby
A free mobile service provides health information to families from early pregnancy through the first year of a child's life. Learn more...


Annual Report
Learn about the accomplishments of First 5 Monterey County's investment in the community. Click here to view...

Monterey County Grantmakers Partnership
To save you time and effort in the grant application process, five Monterey County area grantmakers have developed a common application form to help streamline the grant seeking process. Click here to learn more.
 

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