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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.

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Ongoing Opportunities

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.

California Launches Free Digital Behavioral Health Platforms for Children and Families
The Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform consists of two independent programs that work with two different populations: BrightLife Kids, created by Brightline, is intended for children aged 0 to 12 and their parents or caregivers. Kooth created Soluna, an app for teenagers and young adults aged 13–25 years old. Each app offers free coaching, educational content, assessment/tools, and care navigation services.

Upcoming Events

Virtual Workshop: Parenting While Black: Believe, Liberate, and Behold: Beautifully Brilliant Black Babies and Children
March 18 – June 24, Mondays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change
March 27, April 17, & May 1, 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Critical Competencies Coaching Program
April 1 – May 16, Varies
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar Series: The Growing Brain Basics
April 4 – 25, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Virtual Training: Touchpoints in Libraries: Understanding Child Development and Engaging Families
April 4 – May 23, Thursdays, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

From Mandatory Reporting to Mandatory Supporting: Transforming Responses to Domestic Violence for Survivors and Their Children (3-Part Series)
April 8, 15 & 22, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Presented by the DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Training: AP/OD Online Program Acquisition Institute
April 8 – 19, 9:30am – 11:30am
Presented by Abriendo Puertas Opening Doors

30th Annual Perinatal Symposium
April 17, 7:30am – 4:30pm: Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, 601 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
Presented by Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Virtual Training: Relational Savoring: A Brief Intervention Approach to Enhance Relationship Outcomes Among Parents and Children
April 17, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by the DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Event: HIV Research Program Seminar: Novel Neurogenomic Techniques to Explore HIV in the Brain
April 17, 10:00am
Presented by NIDA HIV Research Program

Webinar: Serving Families with Intersecting Identities
April 17, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Department of Social Services’ Office of Child Abuse Prevention

Virtual Meeting: Healing Justice: An Integral Approach to Advancing Racial Equity
April 17 & 19, 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

Virtual Event: Self and Community Care Open Session
April 17, 11:00am – 12:00pm
For all adults who support young people in L.A. County
Presented by Creative Wellbeing, a project of the L.A. County Arts Ed Collective

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
April 17, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual 2nd District Town Hall: The LA County Budget and Office Budget Priorities
April 17, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Presented by Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

National Association of Perinatal Social Workers 48th Annual Conference
April 17 – 20, Varies: The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101
Presented by The National Association of Perinatal Social Workers

Webinar: WIC Food Packages Final Rule Stakeholder Briefing
April 18, 8:00am
Presented by Food and Nutrition Service

Virtual Training: Introduction to the Infancy, Childhood, and Relationship Enrichment (ICARE) Initial Assessment
April 18, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Restorative Practices: Building Trust When Harm Has Been Caused
April 18, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by National Center for Family & Parent Leadership

Virtual Meeting: MCHA Monthly Meeting
April 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Maternal and Child Health Access

Webinar: Supporting Early Learning with American Sign Language
April 18, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Celebrating and Honoring the Lived Experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ Parents, Families, and Staff
April 18, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Supporting Multiracial Children
April 18, 1:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Chronically Absent: How to Manage School Refusal
April 18, 2:30pm
Presented by Child Mind Institute

Family Centered Success Through Coaching Mastery: Observation
April 19, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California

Virtual Training: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
April 22, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Virtual Training: Suicide: Effective Crisis Response and Treatments
April 22 & 23, 9:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by Children’s Institute

Moving Beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 101: Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT)
April 23, May 7, & June 4 , 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual Training: LAC MCAH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
April 23, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by L.A. County Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program

Webinar: Collaborating to Close GBS Data Gaps
April 23, 5:00pm
Presented by GBS Research Connect

Webinar: Infant and Toddler Homelessness Across 50 States
April 24, 9:00am
Presented by National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers

Webinar: Racial Justice as Prevention
April 24, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Grief in the Workplace
April 24, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Save the Date: Birth to 12th Grade Water Cooler Conference: Bridging Systems to Center Racial Justice for Children and Families
April 24 & 25: Sacramento, CA
Presented by Catalyst California

Webinar: Improving Severe Hypertension Recognition & Response
April 25, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Perinatal Quality Improvement

Virtual Training: Managing Expectations and Goal Setting with Clients Who Display Resistance Behaviors
April 25, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Webinar: Extreme Heat & Early Childhood Development
April 25, 10:00am – 11:00pm
Presented by Center on the Developing Child

Virtual Training: Navigating Unconscious Bias
April 25, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Early Care and Education Workforce Salary Scale Playbook: Implementation Guide
April 25, 10:00am
Presented by Office of Head Start and others

Virtual Training: Disease Forecasting Basics
April 25, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Save the Date: Hybrid Event: Advances in Autism: Autism Through the Lifespan
April 26, 9:00am – 5:15pm: Los Angeles, CA
Presented by UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment

Webinar: Cultivating Cultures of Collaboration
April 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: Can the Child Welfare System Be Saved?
April 26, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

Advancing Health Equity through Nature & Exercise
April 27, 9:30am – 12:30pm: Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park, 905 E. El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Virtual Training: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance
April 29, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Virtual Training: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood
April 30 – May 2, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

Save the Date: Sex & Perinatal Mental Health Conference
May 1 & 2, 8:00am – 4:30pm: The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW

Save the Date: A Social Care Summit
May 1 & 2, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Presented by FindHelp

Webinar: Co-Regulation or Compliance? Supporting Teachers’ Use of Co-Regulation Strategies with Children
May 1, 11:00am
Presented by Procare Solutions and Early Childhood Investigations Webinars

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
May 1, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual Training: Law & Ethics: Updates to Legal and Ethical Considerations for Psychotherapist
May 2 & 3, 9:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by Children’s Institute

The Importance of SNAP for Children Prenatal-to-Three
May 2, 9:00am
Presented by National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

Save the Date: Congressional Briefing: 2024 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards
May 2, 9:30am – 10:45am
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Webinar: Empowering Families: Navigating the Application Process for Guaranteed Basic Income
May 3, 10:00am
Presented by BreastfeedLA and LA Best Babies Network

Express Yourself Bash at Boomtown Brewery
May 3, 6:00pm – 10:00pm: Boomtown Brewery: 700 Jackson St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW

NAMIWalks Greater Los Angeles County Mental Health Fest and Walk Los Angeles State Historic Park
May 4, 10:00am – 2:00pm:1315 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, 90012
Presented by NAMI San Gabriel Valley

Webinar: LGBTQ2IA+ Families Then and Now 2024
May 6 – July 1, Mondays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Meeting: Mental Health Parity for Workers
May 6, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Virtual Event: Responding Rather Than Reacting: A Body-Mind-Emotion Approach for Helping Professionals to Increase Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation
May 6, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Virtual Meeting: Accessing Specialty Substance Abuse Disorder Services
May 6, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by NAMI San Gabriel Valley

Virtual Training: The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old
May 6 – 10, Varies
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Virtual Event: Home at Head Start Institute 2024
May 7 – 9, 8:00am
The Institute is offered with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, with several sessions presented entirely in Spanish.
Presented by the Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: Typical and Atypical Development Birth to Five
May 8, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

Virtual Training: Be Well. Do Well. Stay Awhile: A Practical Approach to Workplace Resiliency
May 8, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: The Power of 100 Years of Research in Informing Policy and Practice for Black Families: Lessons Learned for the Future
May 8, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Child Trends

Webinar: Building Positive and Engaging Relationship with Families
May 8, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: Direction, Alignment, Commitment
May 9, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Virtual Meeting: Insurers Whole Mom Standards for Maternal Mental Health
May 9, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Webinar: The Power and Responsibility of Influence
May 10, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Virtual Meeting: Advancing Equity through Organizational Culture and Operations
May 14 & 16, 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

Congressional Briefing: Saving and Supporting Moms and Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Release
May 15, 5:30am – 7:00am
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Virtual Training: Strengths-Based Leadership
May 15, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Virtual Training: Brain Development, Trauma, and Attachment
May 15, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health  

Virtual Event: Self and Community Care Open Session
May 15, 11:00am – 12:00pm
For all adults who support young people in L.A. County
Presented by Creative Wellbeing, a project of the L.A. County Arts Ed Collective

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
May 15, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Webinar: Developing Strategies to Restore Calm for Adults
May 15, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Trauma-Responsive Perinatal Care
May 15 – 17, Varies: Sheraton Park Hotel, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802
Presented by National Perinatal Association

Save the Date: Virtual Training: Equitable Promotion
May 16, TBA
Part of the Women in Non-Traditional Careers Series
Presented by County of Los Angeles Women & Girls Initiative

Webinar: Supporting the Dreams of Black Boys and Their Families
May 16, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: Social & Emotional Competence of Children
May 16, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

SPEAK UP Ambassador Course: Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education
May 17, 5:30am – 11:30am
Presented  by Perinatal Quality Improvement  

Symposium: Raising Child Care, Raising America
May 19 – 22, Arlington, VA
Presented by Child Care Aware of America

Virtual Training: Advanced Reflective Supervision
May 20, 9:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health Now

Virtual Event: Early Intervention, Advocacy and the California Budget May Revise
May 20, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Save the Date: National Citizen Review Panel Conference: Empowering Communities to Lead Change
May 20 – 22: Paradise Point, 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Presented by the Child & Family Policy Institute of California

Virtual Training: Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Training
May 20 – 30, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Presented by Dr. Maricella Mendez Sherwin

Webinar: The Leader’s Role in Disrupting Ableism as a Form of Bias
May 21, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Workshop: Disaster Preparedness for People with Chronic Diseases in Medically Under-resourced Communities  
May 21, 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presented by Community Clinic Association of L.A. County

Save the Date: Virtual Training: Health and Mental Health Leaders Institute: Be Healthy, Be Safe, Be Well
May 21 – 23, 8:00am – 1:30pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Meeting: Power Prism®: Grassroots
May 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by American Heart Association and Voices for Healthy Kids

Virtual Workshop: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige – Babies
May 24 – October 18, Fridays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Including Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
May 28, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar:  Equity, Culture, & Policy
May 29, 11:00am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
May 29, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Save the Date: National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
June 3 – 5, Varies: Capital Hilton, 1001 16th NW., Washington D.C., 20036
Presented by Food Research & Action Center

NAMI Conference: Elevating Mental Health
June 4 – 6, Varies, Denver, Colorado
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Health

Webinar: Understanding the Role Nurse Practitioners Can Play in Maternal Mental Health
June 5, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Webinar: Burn-Out & Stress
June 5, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Meeting:  Leveraging ABFE’s Three Core Tools For Racially Equitable Grantmaking
June 11 & 13, 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

Virtual Training: SIDS/SUID Spring Training
June 11, 1:30pm
Presented by California SIDS Program and California Department of Public Health

Save the Date: I am Moving, I am Learning Training Event
June 11 – 12, Mesa, Arizona
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Event: Self and Community Care Open Session
June 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm
For all adults who support young people in L.A. County
Presented by Creative Wellbeing, a project of the L.A. County Arts Ed Collective

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

Webinar: Gentleness in Difficult Environments
June 12, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Workshop: Developing is a Journey: A Conversation Roadmap for Talking with Families
June 13, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Conference: SPEAK UP Champion Course: Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education
June 14 & 21, 5:30am – 11:30am
Presented  by Perinatal Quality Improvement 

Save the Date: Michigan’s 7th Annual Maternal Infant Health Summit
June 17 – 18, Varies
Presented by Maternal Infant Health & Equity

Webinar: Helping Children, Families, and Communities Cope with Grief
June 20, 11:00am
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Nurturing Creativity and Learning Through Play
June 21, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
June 26, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Webinar: Grief in the Workplace
June 26, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 6:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Save the Date: Mental Health America Conference
September 17 – September 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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Organizations’ Events Calendars

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