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Beth Reeves-Fortney Honored ' Mental Health Training Series ' Expanded Services in South County ' Social Media Thanks
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Over the years, we have learned more and more about the importance of mental health for children and their families. According to the Center on the Developing Child from Harvard University, the science of child development shows that sound mental health is built early in life and shapes the architecture of the developing brain. High school graduation rates can improve and homelessness and incarceration rates can be reduced if we pay attention to children's environments and experiences early in life. Interventions can also help with the effects of stressful family experiences, including immigration.
First 5 Monterey County has spent the last 20 years as a voice for young children and families, especially around mental health. Read on to learn about this work as well as the recognition of our Director of Programs, Beth Reeves-Fortney, for her contributions to mental health. We have also included information on the recent expansion of Early Childhood Collaborative services to South County and social media praise for local service providers.
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 On Saturday, September 22, the Monterey County Behavioral Health Department honored First 5 Monterey County's Director of Programs, Beth Reeves-Fortney. Beth received an award for her contributions to improving and promoting mental health awareness for local families with young children. The event took place at Hartnell College, Alisal Campus during the first session of First 5 Monterey County's 2018/2019 mental health training series, known as Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health. READ MORE |
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 Several years ago, First 5 Monterey County launched a training series to address the specific mental health concerns of families with young children known as Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health (IFECMH). Now entering its seventh year, this series provides specialized instruction to a diverse workforce of local professionals serving families with infants or young children. Currently over 100 professionals from mental health, health care, early care and education, the justice system, and o... READ MORE |
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 Recently the MCSTART Early Childhood Collaborative, with Door to Hope and Action-Inspiring Change, opened satellite offices in King City and Greenfield to help meet the needs of families with children ages 0 to 5. Services include playgroups, counseling, and home visiting as well as helping parents get connected to local resources. Many of the providers in this collaborative participate in our mental health training. We are excited to see additional service options for South Monterey County. READ MORE |
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 "The parenting class taught me techniques to help my strong willed son. Also different ways to speak to my son when he or myself are having a hard time. I also realized that I'm not alone." - Angelica A.
"As a first-time mom 13 years ago, they helped me so much--like how a child develops from newborn to a child. As young and a child myself back then, First 5 was an amazing support and helped with a lot of questions and concerns I had." - Maria T. READ MORE |
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FIRST 5 MONTEREY COUNTY
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Salinas, CA 93906
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