The Stronger Families Blog

Upcoming Events for Early Childhood Professionals

Here’s a roundup of events on perinatal health and family strengthening compiled for early childhood professionals by LA Best Babies Network. We also maintain a separate list of events and opportunities for families in L.A. County. Subscribe here to get a weekly email with the latest updates.

Do you have something for us to include here? Email snish@labestbabies.org. 

Looking for a partner to coordinate a training in L.A. County? Submit your collaboration request here. Looking for a trainer? Check out HomeVisitingLA.org and its directory of trainings.

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Ongoing Opportunities

$15 Million in Funding Available for Innovative Outreach That Connects More Families to WIC
Applications due September 6, 2024
The WIC Community Innovation and Outreach (CIAO) Project Team is making the funding available through the WIC CIAO Round 2 Subgrants Request for Application (RFA). Funding will help subgrantees develop, implement, and evaluate innovative outreach strategies to increase WIC awareness, participation, and benefit redemption, and reduce disparities in program delivery. 

What are the greatest needs for children and families in L.A. County?
The L.A. County Department of Public Health’s Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division wants your feedback! Help them identify priorities as they work with the California Department of Public Health to develop a five-year plan. Read more and complete their Needs Assessment Prioritization Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SelectMCAHPriorities

Request FREE COVID-19 Home Antigen Tests to Distribute in Your Community
The L.A. County Department of Public Health is providing home antigen COVID-19 test kits to agencies in high-need communities. If your agency is interested in distributing these in the community, submit a request here.

Virtual Focus Group Opportunities (Spanish)
EurekaFacts is seeking Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latina women, preferably of Mexican or Central American heritage, who are 18 or older to join a voluntary 90-minute focus group. The groups will be discussing women’s health experiences related to health and culture. A $75 incentive will be offered to each participant in exchange for their time and work.

Get your client featured on BlackInfantsAndFamilies.org
Our friends at L.A. County’s African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative (AAIMM) want to highlight families who have benefited from home visiting programs. If your client is up for it, please encourage them to fill out this brief form.

Upcoming Events

Virtual Workshop: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-Babies
Through October 18, Fridays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Promotoras transformando familias y comunidades (PTFC)
30 de mayo – 1 de agosto (cada jueves), 9:00am – 2:00pm
Presentado por Visión y Compromiso

Virtual Training: The Critical Competencies for Infants and Toddler Educators
July 1 – 22, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Virtual Session: Self-Care Session: Mobility Stretches
July 9 & 23, 9:00am – 9:30am
Presented by LAHSA Centralized Training Academy

Virtual Training: Emotional Intelligence
July 9 & 16, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by LAHSA Centralized Training Academy

Virtual Meeting: Inaugural Stakeholder Meeting for the Prioritization of Therapeutic Research Needs for Pregnant, Postpartum, and Lactating (PPL) Persons
July 9 – 10, 5:30am
Presented by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Virtual Workshop: Strengths-Based Leadership, Mentorship, and Coaching
July 9 & 10, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Best Practices in Birth to Five Mental Health
July 10, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health  

Webinar:  Relationships, Well-Being and Individuality  
July 10, 11:00am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
July 10, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
July 10, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: Introduction to Paternal Perinatal Health
July 11, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Love, Dad and Para Los Ninos

Webinar: Keys to Stability: Exploring Housing Support Systems in Los Angeles County
July 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by LA Best Babies Network and the Los Angeles County Perinatal and Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium

Virtual Event: The Changing Nature of the Child Care Beat From Leading Independent Journalists Who Cover it
July 11, 11:00am
Presented by New America and Early Learning Nation

Webinar: Reclaiming Fatherhood: Navigating the Challenges of Criminal Justice and Reintegration
July 11, 12:00pm
Presented by Pritzker Children’s Initiative

Virtual Training: Partnering with Existing Early Childhood Developmental Screening Initiatives
July 11, 1:00pm
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Virtual Training: Ending Trauma for Unhoused Women
July 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by United Way by Greater Los Angeles

Veteran Women’s Summit
July 13, 9:00am – 3:00pm: Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Presented by The Department of Military and Veteran Affairs

Virtual Training: The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old Virtual Training of Trainers
July 15 – 26, Varies
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Public Hearing: California Prenatal Screening Program
July 15, 11:00am – 12:00pm
The public hearing notice letter and the emergency regulation text may be accessed here. To join the meeting, click here. The meeting ID is 262 080 788 494, and the passcode is cxAgan
Presented by California Department of Public Health

Virtual Workshop: Addressing Behaviors that Challenge
July 15 – 31, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Mondays and Wednesdays
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute
July 16 – 18, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Workshop: Supporting Healthy Social, Emotional, and Relational Development
July 16 – 30, 6:30am – 8:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Workshop: Facilitating the Touchpoints Parenting Program
July 16 – 25, 9:00am – 1:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Workshop: Supporting Social-Emotional Development and Well-Being
July 16 – 30, Tuesdays, 6:30am – 8:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
July 16, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by the LA County Department of Public Social Services

Virtual Meeting:  Awake to Woke to Work: A Framework for Racial Equity in Your Organization
July 16 & 18, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Part of the Foundations of Racial Equity Series
You can register for the full series or individual a la carte sessions. Learn more about registration, multi-session, and group rate pricing here.Presented by Northern California Grantmakers

Webinar: SIDS Awareness Month – Planning
July 16, 10:00am
Presented by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Virtual Training: Calculating the Cost of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
July 16, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: WIC CIAO Round 2 Subgrants RFA Overview and Evaluation (English and Spanish
July 16, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This webinar will provide an overview of the WIC CIAO Subgrant Projects RFA and participation in the WIC CIAO evaluation.
Presented by the WIC Community Innovation and Outreach (WIC CIAO) Project

Virtual Training: 2024 Updates to the Protective Factors Framework
July 16, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Virtual Workshop: Helping Kids Heal: 4 Key Ingredients
July 17, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Service Planning Area Five (SPA5) Birth to Five Collaborative

Webinar: Plain Language for Coordinators
July 17, 11:00am
Presented by Literacy Works

Webinar: The Health Care Provider’s Role Under the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Supporting Patients with Work Accommodations for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Lactation, Infertility, and Related Conditions
July 17, 5:00pm
Presented by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and the Center for WorkLife Law

Incredible Years® Preschool/Early Childhood BASIC Authorized Parent Group Leader Training
July 17 – 19, 9:00am – 4:30pm: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600, Education & Training Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Registration forms must be mailed.
Presented by  USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Webinar: Cultural Context: Bridging Generational Gaps in BIPOC Mental Health
July 18, 10:00am
Presented by Mental Health America

Webinar: The Magic of Music for Infants and Toddlers
July 18, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Meeting: Empowering Voters. Connecting with League of Women Votes
July 18, 12:00pm
Presented by National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

Webinar: A Discussion on Reproductive Health Access Post-Roe in 2024
July 18, 12:00pm
Learn about recent Supreme Court cases and Federal legislation that impacts abortion access, contraception access, and reproductive rights.
Presented by the Los Angeles County Women’s Health Equity Coalition

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
July 19, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Course: Navigating Identity Salience, Power, Privilege & Inequalities
July 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Community Clinic Association

Virtual Training: Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children & Adolescents
July 23, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by California Training Institute

Virtual Event: Birth Community Engagement & Symposia: Opioid Use During Pregnancy and Lactation: Clinical Care at UCSD and Community Pathways
July 23, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Presented by UC San Diego Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences

Webinar: Transforming Trauma: Healing Justice for Mental Health
July 23, 11:00am
Presented by Mental Health America

Virtual Event: Child Support Services Presentation
July 23, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Los Angeles Child Support Services

Webinar: ASQ Online Live Demo
July 24, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Webinar: Supporting the Lactation Goals of LGBTQIA+ Families
July 24, 10:00am
Presented by Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
July 24, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Webinar: WIC CIAO Round 2 Subgrants RFA Project Tracks & Work Plan (English and Spanish)
July 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This webinar will provide an overview of the WIC CIAO Subgrants RFA Project Tracks and also cover instructions on completing the work plan.
Presented by the WIC Community Innovation and Outreach (WIC CIAO) Project

Workshop: Los Angeles County Community Response Guide: Tool Design
July 24 & 25, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Children’s Institute, 2121 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Lunch will be provided for both days!
Presented by Evident Change and LA County Mandate Supporting Initiative

Black Maternal & Mental Health Summit
July 24 – 25, Varies, Houston, Texas
Presented by Shades of Blue Project

Emerging Leaders Development Program
Deadline to apply: July 25
Program dates: September 5, 2024 – April 3, 2025, 9:00am – 12:00pm
This training is intended for Team Leads, Supervisors and/or Managers who work in California and have less than 3 years of leadership experience.
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Beyond The Basics: Advanced Strategies for LGBTQ+ Lactation Care with Liam Kali, LM
July 25, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: The Equity Exchange: Combating Equity Fatigue + Weathering
July 25, 10:00am
Presented by National Institute for Children’s Health Quality

Webinar: Engaging Parents with Disabilities and Learning Differences in Head Start Programs
July 25, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Postpartum Support International Summit
July 26 – 28, Varies, Washington, DC
Presented by Postpartum Support International

Webinar: Building Pediatrician and Hospital System Capacity to Promote Food Security: Connecting Pediatricians with WIC through Data Sharing: A Conversation with USDA
July 26, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Share Our Strength – No Kid Hungry, Children’s Hospital Association, and Food Research & Action Center

Webinar: How Community Engagement Enhances Clinical Care: Promoting LDA Awareness
July 29, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative 

DC: 0–5 Clinical Training at LEARN Conference
July 29 – 30, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Training: Building Behavioral Health into Emergency Response Plans
July 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Community Clinic Association of LA County, 445 S Figueroa St., #2100, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Presented by Community Clinic Association of LA County

Webinar: WIC CIAO Round 2 Subgrants RFA Budget & Personnel (English and Spanish)
July 30, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This webinar will assist applicants in preparing their WIC CIAO Subgrant Project Budget, including the Budget Template and Budget Narrative.
Presented by the WIC Community Innovation and Outreach (WIC CIAO) Project

Virtual Training: Overview of the Protective Factors Framework
July 30, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Interpretación al español disponible/Spanish language interpretation available.
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Disappearing Options: Tracking the Story on Reproductive Health Care
July 31, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the USC Center for Health Journalism

ZERO to THREE LEARN Conference
July 31 – August 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Virtual Training: Tribal Partnerships are Prevention
August 1, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the California Training Institute

Virtual Training: Implicit Bias Training with Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson
August 1, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by  Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)

Webinar: Ten Tips for Creating Supportive Environments That Can Prevent Behaviors That Challenge Us
August 1, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Strengthening Relationships with Families of School-Aged Children
August 7, 9:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
August 7, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual Workshop: Strengths-Based Family Engagement for School-Aged Children
August 7 – September 4 , 7:00am – 8:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: The Critical Competencies for Infants and Toddler Educators
August 7 – 28, 7:30am – 9:00am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: A Calm Brain is a Thinking Brain: Designing Calm, Engaging Early Learning Environments
August 8, 11:00am
Presented by Engagement Strategies and Future Strong Education

Black Californians United for Early Care and Education Symposium
August 9 – 10, TBA: The Citizen Hotel, 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Presented by Black Californians United for Early Care and Education

Save the Date: 2024 Fatherhood Summit
August 13 – 15, TBA: Atlanta, GA
Presented by the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Webinar: Ten Tips for Effective Home Visiting
August 14, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
August 14, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: Clinical Supervision in the Frame of Cultural Humility
August 14 & 15, 9:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by Children’s Institute

Virtual Training: Boundary Spanning Leadership
August 15, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Virtual Training: Community of Practice
August 15, 12:00pm
Presented by Literacy Works

Webinar: Exploring Social Studies in Family Child Care Settings
August 16, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Using the Multicultural Principles in Daily Practice
August 20, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute
August 20 – 22, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Event: Sleep Considerations for Children with Autism
August 20, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Webinar: Plain Language Foundations: Back to Basics
August 21, 12:00pm
Presented by Literacy Works

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
August 21, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual Workshop: Navigating Challenging Conversations
August 21 – September 4, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: The Importance of Engaging Latino Male Fathers and Caregivers in Head Start Programs
August 22, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
August 23, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Event: Family Centered Success Through Coaching Mastery: Problem Solving
August 23, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Webinar: Including Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 2
August 27, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Workshop: Touchpoints in Schools: The How of Child and Family Engagement
August 27 – September 12, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Birthing Boldly, Fearless Feeding: Know Your Rights Training for Parents and Providers
August 29 – 30, TBA: The California Endowment, N. 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: Back to School Stress & Blues (Teacher-Focused)
September 4, 11:00am – 11:45am
Presented by BrightLife Kids

Webinar: Responding Positively to Persistent Challenging Behaviors (Spanish)
September 4, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
September 4, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual Training: High-Risk Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) System Training Program
September 5, 12 & 26, Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Inside a Child’s Mind
September 5 – 26, 6:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
September 11, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Black Maternal Health Conference & Training Institute
September 12 – 14, Varies, Atlanta, GA
Presented by Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Virtual Training: ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute
September 16 – 18, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Training: Using the Touchpoints Approach in Reflective Supervision and Coaching
September 17 – 19, 9:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Save the Date: Mental Health America Conference
September 17 – 21: Washington, D.C.
Presented by Mental Health America

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
September 18, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Mental Health America Conference
September 19 – 21, TBA: Washington, D.C.
Presented by Mental Health America

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
September 20, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Event: Neuroaffirming Services & Parent Coaching for the EI Population with Hillary Crow, MA, CCC-SLP 
September 20, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California

Save the Date: Champion 4 Equity Awards
September 22, 3:00pm: Plaza De La Raza, 340 N Mission Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Presented by Catalyst California

Webinar: Quality, Access, and Reflective Practice
September 24, 11:00am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Save the Date: National Healthy Aging Symposium
September 26, TBD
Presented by Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
October 2, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Visión y Compromiso 22nd Annual Conference: Promotoras Paving the Way and Leaving a Legacy of Transformation
October 3 – 5, TBA: Sheraton LAX, 6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Presented by Visión y Compromiso

Webinar: Bridging Divides with Empathy: Understanding and Inclusion
October 7, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
October 9, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
October 16, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
October 21, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Rebuilding Trust in Public Health and Science
October 27 – 30, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Presented by American Public Health Association

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
October 30, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
November 13, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
November 13, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
November 15, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
November 27, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
December 11, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
December 11, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

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