Join our Virtual Town Hall

Centering Children & Families At The Heart Of Recovery

The Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network and CORE Investments Santa Cruz County invite local advocates, parents, and community leaders to attend an upcoming bilingual, virtual town hall to better support a sustainable recovery for children and families: 

TOWN HALL MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN PANETTA
Monday, October 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join Congressman Panetta, community leaders, parents, and other advocates to discuss how we can support an equitable recovery for children and families across the Central Coast.

After a welcome from Monterey County Supervisor and First 5 Commission Chair Chris Lopez and statements by Santa Cruz Councilmember Martine Watkins, a panel will speak on challenges and concerns children and families are facing during this time and what should change to support them. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.

Panelists include:

• Alma Loredo, Mamas de Salinas Abogan and Padres Unidos Committee
• Diane Munoz, Childhood Advisory Council Community Organizer
• Dr. Marni Sandoval, Monterey County Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, Child and Adolescent Services
• Kim Johnson, California Department of Social Services Director
• Congressman Jimmy Panetta, United States Representative from California's 20th District

The event will include simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish. Please share this opportunity with others who you think should be in the room.

Learn more and register by clicking here.

This event is co-hosted by:

• Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network
• CORE Investments Santa Cruz County

Co-sponsors include:

• First 5 Monterey County
• First 5 Santa Cruz County
• First 5 San Benito County
• Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Development Initiative 
• Encompass Community Services - Head Start
• Go Kids
• Live Oak Cradle to Career
• Monterey County Childcare Planning Council
• Santa Cruz County Office of Education 
• Santa Cruz County Childhood Advisory Council
• San Benito Childcare Planning Council

FIRST ANNUAL EDUCATION FORUM
Friday, October 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Santa Cruz County Bank have partnered to host the First Annual Education Forum to discuss how the pandemic is changing the face of education, technology, child care, and workforce development. Invited guest speakers include:

• Dr. Eduardo Ochoa, President, Cal State University, Monterey Bay
• Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools
• David Martin, Interim Superintendent/President, Monterey Peninsula College District
• PK Diffenbaugh, Superintendent, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
• Patricia Szasz, Associate Dean, Middlebury Institute of International Studies
• Francine Rodd, Executive Director, First 5 Monterey County
• Raul Rodriguez, Ph.D, President, Hartnell College

Learn more and register by clicking here.