First 5 Monterey County

The Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network (CCECAN) is meeting with elected leaders and their staff to uplift parent voices and advocate for policies that support children, families, and early educators across our region 💜👶🏽📚.

Parent advocates shared their lived experiences in support of legislation connected to the four shared 2026 policy priorities identified by families and community leaders: Health Coverage and Medi-Cal Access, Affordable and Quality Child Care, Housing Stability and Economic Security, and Fair Wages and Benefits for Early Educators.

We’re deeply grateful to the parent leaders who spoke up, shared their stories, and reminded us that lived experience must help shape policy ❤️💬. Your advocacy continues to drive meaningful change for families across the Central Coast.

🌟 Interested in joining the network? Learn more at ccecan.org

Farmworker families deserve access to health and safety information in ways that feel accessible, engaging, and easy to understand 💚

“Juan Abre los Ojos: Cómo protegerse de los pesticidas” is a free educational comic from the Migrant Clinicians Network that helps families learn about pesticide exposure, health risks, and ways to stay safe at work and at home.

This family-friendly resource is designed for workers, caregivers, and promotores de salud to support healthy communities and informed families.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and access the free comic resource - Juan Abre los Ojos Comic