Upcoming Events for the Week of December 9th

December 9, 2024 Genesis Garcia-Henriquez Los Angeles County, Upcoming Events

Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant people 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:

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Ongoing Opportunities

Opportunity for Families to Serve on California’s NICU Family Advisory Council
Application deadline: January 31
Have you had a baby in the NICU? Are you passionate about making the NICU journey better for others? Requires a 2-year commitment, with $2,000 compensation to family members who participate by responding to emails and attending meetings.
Coordinated by California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC)

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
November 6 – January 8, Wednesdays, 5:45 pm – 7:00pm: location provided after registration
Participants can openly discuss experiences of loss with others who are navigating similar challenges.
For more information, contact Fallynne Usher FUsher@ph.lacounty.gov.
Presented by the Care First Community Investment (CFCI) and the L.A. County Dept. of Public Health’s African American Infant & Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative

Pregnancy Research Project
The PRO-Health research team at California State University, Long Beach, is studying the experiences of parents and their babies during pregnancy and after birth. They are recruiting participants who are pregnant and at least 18 years old. Gift cards provided. See their flyer (English/Spanish) here. To sign up or learn more contact 562-285-7074 or prohealth@csulb.edu or visit bit.ly/Interest-RFBH.

The L.A. County Arts Internship Program is Still Available!
Over 200 paid internships for college students available at more than 160 arts organizations across L.A. County. Both full-time and part-time opportunities. Learn more and apply at www.LACountyArts.org/internships.

Recruiting Participants to Be Interviewed for a Dissertation Study
A UCLA doctoral student is looking to interview Black parents/guardians of children 0-5 with a developmental delay, to participate in a dissertation study. The purpose is to learn about the decision-making process of seeking formal developmental screenings and early intervention services for their child. Participants will receive $100 in compensation.

Emergency Rent Assistance Available for CalWORKs Families
CalWORKs customers, who are behind on rent, may visit their local DPSS office to request Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction (EAPE). Download the EAPE fact sheet to learn more. Submit an application to your CalWORKs Eligibility Worker.

Let the City of L.A. Know About Your Child Care Needs
Take this quick survey to help the City of L.A. learn about your family’s needs and how they can better support you.
Presented by Child Care Policy Unit – Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department

Apply to Be a Bus Driver With LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
Applicants must have a HS diploma/GED, 6+ months of paid experience driving a bus/truck, or completed an LAUSD bus driver course, a valid CA Driver’s license Class A or B with passenger and air brake endorsement. Visit LAUSDJobs.org for additional information.

Get Child Care Financial Assistance
The Child Care Resource Center helps families find and apply for child care assistance. Apply here (or here in Spanish). Learn more at CCRCCA.org or call 1-866-67-4KIDS. See CCRC’s flyer for parents in English and Spanish.

CSU Dominguez Hills Study: Seeking Participants Who are Expecting Their First Child
Are you currently pregnant for the first time? You are invited to participate in a new research study at CSU Dominguez Hills focused on daily emotions and experience during pregnancy. You can earn up to $150 for participation in this study. For more information, contact perch@csudh.edu or call (323) 379-9118.
Study conducted by the CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Psychology

MotherToBaby Study: Seeking Participants
MotherToBaby is currently enrolling pregnant women in an observational study to explore how asthma and its treatment affect pregnancy. All studies are conducted through phone interviews — no changes to your normal routine or travel required.
Study conducted by MotherToBaby

CalKIDS Program Gives Money to Families to Save for College
Low-income families with public school students in grades 1-12 can now open college savings accounts, and California will contribute seed investments of up to $1,500 for each child. All California families with newborns (born on or after July 1, 2022) can also open these accounts and receive up to $100 from the state. Read more about eligibility, and see this FAQ page. To see these pages in another language click “Language” on the right side.

Golden Bear Pass
CalWORKs families can receive a complimentary Golden Bear Pass, which grants free entry at 200+ state parks and beaches. Learn more and apply here (or in Spanish here). Questions? Contact the California Dept. of Social Services at (916) 651-0515 or calworksoutreach@dss.ca.gov.

Opportunity LA Offers Free Savings Accounts for Children
The City and County of Los Angeles, along with LAUSD, are working together to provide all LAUSD first-graders with a FREE Child Saving Account (CSA) to help save for college — regardless of the student or parent’s income, background or immigration status. All eligible students will receive an initial $50 deposit. Additional deposits can be made by students and families. To learn more about the program, visit OpportunityLA.com or watch videos in English and Spanish here.
Presented by the City and County of L.A., in partnership with LAUSD and Citibank

Decolonized Nonviolent Parenting: A Practice for Raising Empathetic, Grounded, & Socially Conscious Kids (6-Week Course)
Receive support in developing a parenting style that acknowledges your children’s journey and develops them to be empathic, grounded, and socially conscious via the lenses of familial decolonization, nonviolence, reparenting, and conscious child development.
Presented by Latinx Parenting

Participate in Research Study on Breast Milk
The Lundquist Institute is conducting a breast milk research study. Participants (who are currently breastfeeding) will conduct a 4-hour study visit and will receive a $100 gift card. Learn more here or contact MacKenzie Cervantes at breastmilk@lundquist.org or 310-974-9538.

The California Abundant Birth Project
This guaranteed income program will provide monthly cash assistance for people who are 8-27 weeks pregnant and at a higher risk of preterm birth.

Learn STOP THE BLEED®: Save a Life
2^nd Friday of every month, 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center, 1401 S. Grand Ave., Leavey Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90015
To register, email Jessica.Brase@commonspirit.org
Presented by Dignity Health — California Hospital Medical Center

Just Drive: Take Action Against Distraction
2^nd Friday of every month, 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center, 1401 S. Grand Ave. Leavey Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90015
To register, email Jessica.Brase@commonspirit.org
Presented by Dignity Health — California Hospital Medical Center

Stress and Wellness Survey for Teens
California teens ages of 12- to 17-years old are invited to take the Youth Mindful Awareness Program’s survey about their health and well-being. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants are eligible for a $10 gift card. Complete the survey here.

Clothing Assistance Program
The National Council of Jewish Women LA’s Clothing Assistance Program supports individuals and families living under or near the poverty line by providing gift cards that can be redeemed for clothing, shoes, and accessories. Gift cards can be used at any of their seven Council Shops.

Free Supper and Snack Program
October 1 – June 5 (Monday – Friday), Supper distribution from 2:30pm – 3:30pmand snack distribution from 4:30pm – 5:00pm: Select locations in Inglewood
FREE supper & snacks will be offered at Darby Park (3400 W Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood, CA 90305) and Rogers Park (400 W Beach Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302) and the Crenshaw Library (11141 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303). For more information, call (310) 412-5125.
Presented by the City of Inglewood’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department

Pregnant people are invited to participate in the HOPE THRIVE study!
To qualify for the study, participants must be pregnant, reside in California, and have Medi-Cal health insurance. Additional requirements include being comfortable reading and writing in English. For full eligibility requirements, click here. Participants will receive $250 for their time. Additional compensation will be available for those who also participate in focus groups.
Presented by Health Outcomes of Pregnancy for Everyone and the University of California, San Francisco

Seeking Participants for a Caregiver Study
Researchers at Endicott College are studying ways caregiver’s (i.e., parents, grandparents, etc.) interactions impact their baby’s language development. Participants will receive a $70 gift card. Interested in participating? Email Eilis O’Connell-Sussman at EOConnel@endicott.edu for more details.

Seeking Black/African American or Latina/Latinx Birthing People with Physical Disabilities to Participant in a Study
Black people and Latinxs/Latinas with physical disabilities have unique experiences during pregnancy. To learn about these unique experiences, Brandeis University is conducting a study to better understand how race and disability can affect pregnancy. If you are Black/African American and/or Latinx/Latina or Hispanic, have a physical disability, and have given birth in the last ten years, they’d like to interview you. Participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
To participate, email Janelle Mills at pregnancystudy@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-3928.

Los Angeles Rental Housing Habitability Program
In November, Los Angeles County will start a new proactive rental housing inspection program called the Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) in the unincorporated areas of the County. The goal of RHHP is to ensure that rental housing properties and units maintain the minimum habitability standards required by law. Check out these English and Spanish flyers and these FAQs for more information.

Fall Classes for All Ages
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting classes for children and adults during the fall, including basketball, softball, tennis, dance, swimming, arts, and more.

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s Winter Shelter Program
The program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during the colder months. Meals, showers, and case management services will be provided. Shelters are located across LA County, and will operate 24/7 until March 31, 2025.

Join the LA County Youth Commission
The Youth Commission was established to assist the Board of Supervisors in leading transformative change in LA County’s youth facing departments, programs, and policies. They are seeking applicants who are at least 18 years old and have lived experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, probation, kinship care, and adoption.

Youth @ Work Program
The program is for ages 14 – 24 and will provide access to paid work-based learning, work readiness, personal enrichment training, academic and career development, and advanced career services.

Webinar: Asylee & Refugee Resources
1^st Thursday of the month, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Learn about important resources, rights, and responsibilities to maintain statuses in good standing (available in Spanish)
Presented by The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA)

Parents and Family Cafés
Parents and caregivers raising children with developmental delays and special health needs can share experiences and receive emotional support. Presented by Help Me Grow LA. Call for more information: 1-888-903-3972.

Winter Wonderland
December 6 – 21, Times Vary
The Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation department will be having a Winter Wonderland throughout different parks across LA County. To find a participating park, click here.

This Week’s Events

Monday, December 9

Virtual Workshop: ADOS – 2 Clinical Workshop Toddler Module
December 9, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Participants will learn how to use the ADOS-2 Toddler Module to assess and diagnose autism.
Presented by Professional Learning Center

Tuesday, December 10

Virtual Training: ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Virtual Comprehensive Institutes
December 10 – 11, 8:00AM – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes

Virtual Workshop: Strengths-Based Leadership
December 10, 9:00am – 10:00am
Participants will explore how to leverage their individual strengths to lead, develop, and inspire direct reports.
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: The Growing Brain Basics
December 10 – 19, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: Navigating Medicaid Transformation: Lessons Learned for CBOs
December 10, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Unite Us

Webinar: Communities Strengthening Themselves: A Family to Family Real Talk Conversation
December 10, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Protect Your Money
December 10 – February 11, 3:30pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs

Wednesday, December 11

Webinar: Light Therapy: Practical Applications in Perinatal Mood Disorders
December 11, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Children’s National

Webinar: Healthy People 2030: Breaking Down Barriers to Health Care by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
December 11, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Healthy People 2030 Champion, Family Service Association of San Antonio and others

Webinar: Birth Trauma – Understanding Its Origin and the Urgent Need to do More
December 11, 10:00am – 11:00am
The webinar will focus on the origins of birth trauma and maternal PTSD and will feature a mother’s birth trauma story. The Policy Center team will also share recommendations for providers and hospitals to support those with birth trauma.
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Webinar: Building Strong Kids by Strengthening Fathers and Families
December 11, 11:00am – 12:00pm
The event will explore why it’s essential to engage fathers in early childhood programs, what the research reveals about their impact, and how you can involve them effectively.
Presented by Zero to Three

Virtual Training: Coaching Home Visitors: A Parallel Process to Nurture Hope and Growth
December 11, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

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

Webinar: Low-Dose Aspirin Series: Doula Roundtable: Caring for Californias Mamas & Birthing Folks
December 11, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This panel discussion will provide an understanding of how doulas can help create a safe and healthy space for women/pregnant people in California.
Presented by California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative

Webinar: Stewards of Children
December 11, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by California Training Institute

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

Thursday, December 12

Webinar: Building a Resilient and High-Performing Organizational Culture
December 12, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Perinatal Mental Health 101
December 12, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them, risk factors, and treatment options.
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Support International

11^th Annual Christmas Concert and Toy Drive and Community Giveback
December 12 – 13, 11:00am: Nickerson Garden Fields, 11251 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by Top Dawg Entertainment

Webinar: Onboarding and Orienting New Family Services Leaders
December 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of planning and implementing orientation and onboarding processes.
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Plain Language Foundations: Speaking for Understanding
December 12, 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Presented by Literacy Works

Webinar: Advanced Fetal Monitoring Session 1
December 12, 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Repeated from 11/21, this one-day workshop focuses on the principles of advanced fetal monitoring knowledge and the skills necessary in clinical practice.
Presented by The Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach Program

Friday, December 13

Financial Empowerment Fridays: Common Consumer Scams
December 13, 10:00am: South Whittier Community Resource Center, 10750 Laurel Ave., Whittier, CA 90605
Presented by Los Angeles County Center for Financial Empowerment

Breastfeeding Holiday Latch On
December 13, 11:30am – 2:30pm: MLK Jr. Center for Public Health, 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by Anew Life

Posada Holiday Celebration for Families
December 13, 4:00pm – 7:30pm: The Wellness Center, 1200 N. State St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Register online or call (213) 784-9191.
Presented by Los Angeles General Medical Center and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis

Saturday, December 14

Free Masa Kit Giveaway
December 14, 10:00am – 12:00pm: South Whittier Community Resource Center, 10750 Laurel Ave. Whittier, CA 90605 or 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Nogales Park, 2603 Grand Ave.,Walnut Park, CA 90255
Must register in advance. Proof of residence in Whittier, unincorporated Whittier, Huntington Park, or Walnut Park is required.
Presented by the County of Los Angeles Supervisor – Fourth District Janice Hahn, Amapola Deli and Market and the Whole Child

Restorative Justice: An Introduction to Principles & Practice
December 14, 10:00am – 12:30pm: The SEED School LA, 8400 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
A panel and smaller group discussion to learn about Restorative Justice – a community-led and collaborative process that emphasizes healing rather than punishment.
Presented by the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Holiday Toy Giveaway and Community Health Resource Fair
December 14, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness, 123 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301
Presented by the Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness

Holiday Family Fun Day
December 14, 11:00am – 5:00pm: La Casa De San Gabriel Community Center, 203 E. Mission Rd., San Gabriel, CA 91776
Presented by Mariposa Alliance

Sunday, December 15

We don’t know of any events happening on this day.