Family Strengthening Network Summit 2025
Dear Family Strengthening Network Teams,
We were thrilled to celebrate our Annual Summit on June 11, where we came together to celebrate you — the dedicated professionals who make up this incredible network. (Watch the event recap here.)
This year’s theme, “Stronger Together: Building Resilience & Staying Inspired in Family Support Work,” reflects the strength, unity, and shared purpose that drive our collective impact. Every day, you show what it means to stand together — supporting families, lifting one another, and staying inspired in the face of challenges.
Thank you to all who took a moment to share what keeps you inspired and motivated to do this work. (We shared this video during the event with all of your responses.)
Whether you’re a home visitor, nurse, outreach specialist, hospital liaison, manager, supervisor, or part of the data or administrative teams — your role is vital. Your work helps families thrive and builds a healthier, more resilient Los Angeles County for future generations.
This Summit was our way of saying thank you — for your commitment, your compassion, and your courage. You make a lasting difference, and we’re honored to celebrate you.
We also wanted to spotlight the strength we find in each other.
Leading up to the event, many of you left wonderful shout-outs for your colleagues, highlighting all the ways they inspire you. You can see all of them by scrolling down.
Thank you for being part of this amazing community. Together, we are truly stronger — and better — for the families we serve.
With deep appreciation,
LA Best Babies Network, on behalf of the Family Strengthening Oversight Entity
(First 5 LA, LABBN, and Work2Live Well)
Thanks for the shout-outs! Thanks for the great work you do!
Evelin, Parent Educator with El Nido Family Centers, is an incredible member of our team. She is truly one of the most caring, thoughtful, and dedicated people to work with. No matter what is needed, Evelin is always willing to go the extra mile and lend a helping hand.
One of the things I appreciate most about Evelin is the positive energy she brings every day. Her friendly, talkative personality has a way of brightening everyone’s mood and making the workplace feel welcoming and enjoyable. She has a gift for connecting with people and making them feel valued.
It is truly amazing to see how she balances being a wife, a mother, and a dedicated professional while still showing up with such positivity and enthusiasm. Her kindness, commitment, and team spirit do not go unnoticed.
Evelin, thank you for all that you do. You are deeply appreciated, and working alongside you is truly a pleasure! ❤️
I would like to take a moment to recognize my incredible team. Every day, they show up with compassion, dedication, and a genuine commitment to supporting children and families in our community. Their work extends far beyond completing visits and documentation—they build trusting relationships, provide encouragement during challenging times, and help families achieve meaningful goals.
This year, my team has demonstrated remarkable flexibility, resilience, and teamwork while adapting to changes and continuing to provide high-quality services. Their willingness to support one another, share knowledge, and put families first is what makes our program successful.
Thank you for your hard work and the heart you bring to this work every day. It is truly an honor to work alongside such a dedicated group of individuals. Please join me in recognizing and celebrating my amazing team!
“The impact you make may not always be visible immediately, but the difference you make in the lives of children and families lasts for years to come. Thank you for all that you do.”
Blessed to work with hard working and dedicated team!
Veronica, Your enthusiasm and desire to learn and help shows your work ethic and care for families. It is good to have you on the team.
Monica, You did a great job managing in internship and HFA families. Your focus on understanding family and programmatic needs makes you an asset to our program!