Upcoming Events for the Week of February 1st

February 1, 2021January 29, 2021 LA Best Babies Network

NOTE: Most in-person events have been moved to an online format, postponed, or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re making updates as we learn about them, but we recommend contacting organizers before registering for in-person events.

For updated information and resources for home visitors, visit our COVID-19 page. From all of us at LABBN, we wish you and yours good health during these challenging times.

Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant women and families with little ones. Also included: events around L.A. County that you can share with the families you serve. Want to look further into the future? See the comprehensive lists we update weekly for:

Do you have something for us to include? Email vreyes@labestbabies.org. And stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

February is:

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
American Heart Month
Check out these hypertension resources and toolkits provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month
International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
Kids ENT Health Month
Low Vision Awareness Month
Recreational Therapy Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
World Cancer Day (February 4)
National Wear Red Day (February 5)
Burn Awareness Week (February 7 – 13)
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7 – 14)
National Donor Day (February 14)
Heart Failure Awareness Week (February 14 – 20)
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22 – 28)
Rare Disease Day (February 28)

Events happening throughout February

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration for LA County Residents
Open Registration, 8:00am – 8:00pm
See the website for information on which groups are currently being vaccinated. No Internet access? Call (833) 540-0473 for assistance with appointments Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 8:30pm.
Presented by County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health

Survey on L.A. County Families Virtual Home Visiting Needs Part II (English | Spanish)
Open until March 31
L.A. County families participating in a virtual home visiting program are encouraged to fill out this quick survey! All who participate will have the opportunity to enter into a raffle for a giveaway.
Presented by Los Angeles County Perinatal & Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium’s Referrals Workgroup

Free Income Tax Preparation Services*
February 1 – April 12 (Mondays only), Times Vary: Helpline Youth Counseling Liberty Community Plaza, 14181 Telegraph Road, Whittier, CA 90604
*Households must make less than $50,000 to qualify for free service. Face coverings are required at all times and no children will be allowed. To schedule an appointment, please call (562) 273-0700.
Presented by Helpline Youth Counseling Liberty Community Plaza

Early Childhood and Family Engagement Events
Presented by the Los Angeles Public Library:

Music Mondays: Mondays, 10:00am
Storytime Online: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am
Baby and Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30am
Virtual Mini-Storytime: Thursdays, 11:00am

For more information on the events hosted, please refer to this calendar.

Webinar: Caring for the Breastfeeding Dyad and Yourself During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Every Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
This weekly webinar was created as a safe place for lactation professionals to gather. There will be a new speaker/topic each week to provide current information on guidelines and recommendations.
Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition

Monday, February 1

Webinar: Introduction to Story Facilitation Online
February 1, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by StoryCenter

Webinar: Introduction to Digital Storytelling Online
February 1, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by StoryCenter

Tuesday, February 2

Webinar: Home Visiting Safety
February 2, 8:00am – 9:00am
For more information, please refer to this flyer.
Presented by the Ounce

Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway
February 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park, 905 El Segundo Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Cars can begin to line up at 8:30am. No walk-ups will be allowed.
Presented by Los Angeles County Library and others

Virtual Training: Introduction to the Department of Mental Health Infancy, Childhood & Relationship Enrichment (ICARE) Initial Assessment
February 2 & 3, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Wednesday, February 3

Virtual Event: Social Determinants of Health Community Partnerships Learning Collaborative
February 3, 17, March 3 & 17, TBA
Presented by Health Outreach Partners

Virtual Training: DC:0-5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood
February 3 – 4, TBA
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: Introduction to the LGBTQ+ Community/LGBTQ+ Terminology, Definitions, Suicide Prevention and the Coming Out Process
February 3, 10:00am
Presented by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals

Webinar: Continuing to Support Families Virtually
February 3, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting Collaborative

Webinar: Young Onset Colorectal Cancer
February 3, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and The Urban Health Institute (UHI)

Webinar: Supporting & Sustaining Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships: A Virtual Round Table Discussion
February 3, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Start Early, in partnership with the Educare Learning Network

Webinar: Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace
February 3, 17, March 3 & 17, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Webinar: Medical Baseline and Planned Outages
February 3, 1:00pm
Presented by The Utility Reform Network (TURN)

Webinar: Supporting & Sustaining Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships
February 3, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Start Early

Webinar: The California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being
February 3, 2:00pm
Presented by The Children’s Movement of California

Webinar: The Power of Positive Energy
February 3, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Work2Live Productions

Oral Health 4-Week Workshop: Oral Health and The Body
February 3, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Meeting Number: 180 943 5070
Password: smile2021
Presented by LIBERTY Dental Plan

Thursday, February 4

Today is World Cancer Day! We don’t know of any events happening today.

Webinar: Nurturing the Nurturer: Self-Care for Providers & Parents
February 4, 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Feeding Infants and Children from Birth to 24 Months: Summarizing Existing Guidance
February 4, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by National WIC Association

Webinar: The Power of Positive Energy
February 4, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Work2Live Productions

New Year, New Opportunities: Feed the Need Through Policy, Participation and Preparation
February 4, 2:00pm – 3:35pm
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, CalFresh Healthy Living, and others

Virtual 8-Week Peer to Peer Class
Beginning February 4, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
If you have any questions regarding this program, please email namisgvconsumer@gmail.com
Presented by NAMI San Gabriel Valley

Friday, February 5

Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway
February 5, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Hollywood Bowl (Parking Lot B), 2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Cars can begin to line up at 8:30am. No walk-ups will be allowed.
Presented by Los Angeles County Library and others

Oral Health 4-Week Workshop: Oral Health and The Body
February 5, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Meeting Number: 180 537 7186
Password: smile2021
Presented by LIBERTY Dental Plan

Webinar: The Power of Positive Energy
February 5, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Work2Live Productions