Upcoming Events for the Week of June 9th

June 9, 2025 LA Best Babies Network 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:

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

June is:

Ongoing Opportunities (See upcoming events below.)

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.

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 or Mechanic With LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
View qualifications and details at LAUSDJobs.org.

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.

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.

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 started 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.

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.

Healing Library Kits at L.A. County Libraries
These kits help families who are dealing with divorce/separation, the death of a loved one or pet, or other difficult situations. Kits include books and guides with activity ideas to facilitate the healing process. Visit a participating library to borrow a Healing Library Kit.

Free Nalaxone (Narcan) at L.A. County Libraries
Anyone can attend a free workshop to get this easy-to-use life-saving nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Get details and find a library near you.

Medical Debt Relief Program
The Department of Public Health has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to provide low-income L.A. County families with debt relief. If eligible, families will receive a letter notifying them of their debt cancellation.

Become a DIY Workshop Instructor
LA County Parks and Recreation is looking for instructors to lead DIY workshops at LA County Parks. Could be a good money-making opportunity! Apply here.

Earn Learn Play: Find Youth Programs and Services Near You!
The Los Angeles Youth Development Department offers recreation activities, employment programs, tutoring services, leadership opportunities, and many more free and low-cost City of Los Angeles services to earn, learn, and play throughout the year.

Free Tax Prep Help
File taxes for free! Go to FreeTaxPrepLA.com/help to find a location near you.

Free Services and Permit Assistance for Sidewalk Vendors in the City of LA
Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (Icon CDC) in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) launched the Sidewalk Vending Technical Assistance Program. Through this program, ICON CDC provides the one-on-one guidance and resources needed to navigate the permit process and set up or continue a successful sidewalk vending operation. To request support, submit the English or Spanish intake form.

Virtual Mental Health Services for Youth, Families, and Young Adults
BrightLife Kids, a CalHOPE program by Brightline, provides free behavioral health coaching to all California kids ages 0–12. Soluna, a CalHOPE program by Kooth, is an all-in-one mental health app for California youth and young adults to destress, reset, and seek support.

Free Telebehavioral Health Services
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is providing free one-on-one support to individuals who live in California. Services provided in Spanish and English. Fill out the interest form here.

Free Trauma Recovery Services
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is providing mental health supportive services for individuals who have been victims of a crime. Services are available in-person or online. View the flyer in English and Spanish. Fill out a consultation form here.

Know Your Rights Workshops
The L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs is hosting monthly Know Your Rights workshop presentations. For additional resources click here.

Free Citizenship Clinic
Through December 15, by appointment only: Locations vary
Receive free assistance with the citizenship application and a fee waiver. To schedule an appointment, call 323-224-9077 (English and Spanish) or 323-616-5696 (Korean).
Presented by the YMCA

Know Your Rights: Pick up a Red Card
The L.A. County Department of Public Social Services is giving out “red cards” that list basic rights people have when dealing with ICE. Get these cards from a DPSS district office near you. More information: 800-593-8222 or OIA.LACounty.gov

Visit our Support Resources for Immigrant Families in L.A. County to stay up-to-date on events and the latest information!

Metro’s LIFE Program
Qualifying L.A. County residents can receive 20 free rides on the L.A. Metro every month or a discounted pass from other transit agencies.

Rent Stabilization Program
The Tenant Right to Counsel Program provides free legal services to eligible tenants living in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County during eviction proceedings. Apply here.

City of Los Angeles Needs Assessment
May 29 – June 28
The City of Los Angeles is conducting a Park Needs Assessment. Share your feedback on L.A. parks by attending an upcoming community event, taking the online survey, or by writing to the team directly.

Join LA County Parks Spring Classes
Los Angeles County Parks are offering a wide range of spring classes for all ages. Find classes and sign up today.

Application Period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended
Application deadline: June 10
Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the California firestorms now have until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Learn more.

Our Voice, Our County: Countywide Survey
The LA County Chief Sustainability Office is requesting community members to share their input on how to build a more sustainable LA County.

General Relief Program
LA County created this program to help eligible participants avoid homelessness. It provides cash aid if you are an adult without any income or resources, and children in certain special circumstances who are ineligible for federal or state programs may also be eligible. Check the eligibility requirements here.

Community Health Kiosks: Access Free Health Supplies
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is launching 50+ accessible kiosks throughout the County that will dispense COVID-19 test kits, overdose prevention products, and condoms to the public for free.

Youth Mental Health Ambassador Training
May 30 – June 13, training dates and times vary: African Coalition Office, 5757 W Century Blvd., Suite #600 (6th Floor), Los Angeles, CA 90045
Ages 13 – 24. Participants will receive a stipend (up to $100) after completing the training, and up to $25 at the end of each workshop presentation they facilitate. Learn more here.
Presented by the African Communities Public Health Coalition

ESTEAM Summer Camp
June 16 – August 8, 7:00am – 6:00pm: Locations Vary
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering an 8-week summer camp for youth ages 6 – 11. The camp focuses on Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (ESTEAM). Find a participating park here.

SUN Bucks: Summer Food Program
SUN Bucks provides $40 per month for food for June, July and August 2024 ($120 total). Children who qualify for free or reduced school meals through a school meal application or an Alternative Income Form, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. No need to sign up.

Museums for All
Find free or discounted museum entry for CalFresh participants.

Register Your Vigil – Stolen Children’s Month
The Stolen Children’s Month steering committee invites you to hold a vigil in your city on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, honoring children who have been stolen from their kin and community. If you would like to participate there will be three community planning calls on May 21, May 28, and June 4 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm.

Providence Community Health Worker Academy
Application Deadline: July 21
Providence partnered with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science to create the Community Health Worker Academy. The CHW Academy is a workforce development program designed to create long-term job placements for CHW’s in hospital and clinical settings. This is a four-month, full-time paid internship that begins August 4, 2025. Apply here.

Free Beach Shuttle
Through September 28
The L.A. County free beach shuttle runs on weekends and holidays. View the map and schedule.

2025 Summer Adventures – Every Body Plays
June 16 – August 8, Monday – Fridays, 11:00am – 5:30pm
The L.A. County Dept. of Parks & Rec has summer programs and field trips at participating parks for youth ages 7-17. View the flyer to find a park near you.

L.A. County Pilot Program Offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
The L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health has started a pilot program in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy to expand its offerings for clients who have lived through or witnessed traumatic experiences. The pilot focuses on South L.A. and the South Bay regions. For questions about EMDR or to receive this service, call the Dept. of Mental Health at 800-854-7771.

Free Lunch at the Library
June 16 – August 8
The LA County Library is offering free lunch for youth 18 and under at participating LA County Library locations. First come, first served. Times and dates vary by location. View the schedule here.

This Week’s Events

Monday, June 9

Virtual Training: Self-Care Session
June 9, 9:00am – 9:30am
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Webinar: From Incarceration to Community
June 9, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: LGBTQ2IA+ Families: Advocacy 101
June 9, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Part of the LGBTQ2IA+ Families: Love is Love Series
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Tuesday, June 10

Infant/Toddler Institute: Nurturing Bright Beginnings 2025
June 10 – 12: 7:00amHyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, 375 NE Holladay St., Portland, OR, 97232
Presented by the Office of Head Start’s National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning

Virtual Training: SQ – 3 & ASQ:SE-2 Virtual Training of Trainers Institutes
June 10 – 12, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Webinar: Reimagining the Restoration of Child & Family Well-Being by Leading with Prevention
June 10, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by the California Training Institute

Youth@Work Summer Hiring Kick-Off
June 10, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N Tamarind Ave., Compton, CA 90220
Presented by Youth@Work

Webinar: Media Relations Today: How to Build Trust in Public Health Guidance
June 10, 10:30am – 1:00pm
Presented by Public Health Communications Collaborative

Virtual Training: Partnering with Fathers
June 10, 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Marijuana Use in Pregnancy
June 10, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Part of the Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy & the Vulnerable Child Training Series
Presented by NTI Upstream and Child Welfare League of America

Webinar: Navigating Polarization and Moral Injury in the Workplace
June 10, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Workshop: Expecting Fathers Group: Resources, Recap, Gift
June 10, 6:30pm
Register here or text ‘DAD’ to 323-745-2771
Presented by Black Infants and Families Los Angeles

Wednesday, June 11

Virtual Training: Mental Health First Aid
June 11, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
June 11 – 12, 9:00am – 5:00pm: Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, 445 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Virtual Conference: NAMICon 2025: Meeting You Where You Are
June 11 – 13, 10:00am
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness

Webinar: Play Smart and Play Safe with Outdoor Fun
June 11, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the Office of Head Start

Webinar: Benefits State of Play (for immigrant families)
June 11, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by BAILA Network

Webinar: Nurture Connection Presents: The Power of Codesign in Research: How Parent Partnership Supports Practice Transformation
June 11, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Nurture Connection

Virtual Training: Overdose Prevention & Response
June 11, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Father’s Day Photoshoot
June 11, 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241
Presented by the Downey Library

Thursday, June 12

DACA Workshop
June 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Compton, CA
Location will be shared upon registration
Presented by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (CHIRLA)

The National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) 2025 Community-Engaged Research (CER) Conference: Laboring Together – CER for Economic Success
June 12, 9:00am – 5:00pm: Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center, Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Presented by the National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC)

Virtual Training: Addressing Treatment Engagement Issues with Youth Ages 11 to 18
June 12 , 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Working with Individuals Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
June 12, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Workshop: Mothers and Babies Group
June 12 – July 24, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by LACDMH – Long Beach Child and Adolescent Program

Webinar: Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs AMCHP Policy & Partnerships Town Hall Series 2025
June 12 – December 11, Second Thursday of every month, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs

Webinar: The Fundamental Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health
June 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Office of Head Start

Webinar: Clear Language Lab Community of Practice
June 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Literacy Works

Seminario Virtual: Estado de los Beneficios Publicos
12 de Junio, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presentado por BAILA Network y Vision y Compromiso

Webinar: Building Bridges Between Fathers, Families, and Communities
June 12, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by the Office of Head Start

Webinar: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp): Introduction and Practical Applications
June 12, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: African American Family Mental Health & Disability Awareness Project
June 12, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW

Virtual Training: Stewards of Children
June 12, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Friday, June 13

Boxing, Fitness & Mental Health Workshops
June 13 – 27, Fridays, 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Watts Learning Center, 310 W 95^th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Presented by Rising Communities

Saturday, June 14

Community Clean Up
June 14, 8:00am – 11:00am: 1406 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
Presented by Rising Communities

Juneteenth Resource Fair
June 14, 10:00am – 12:30pm: The Children’s Collective Inc., 915 west Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Presented by the Children’s Collective Inc.

LAist’s Super-Fun Saturday at the Autry
June 14, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Presented by LAist

Juneteenth 5^th Annual Celebration & Resource Fair
June 14, 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Roy Campanella Park, 14812 Stanford Ave., Compton, CA 90220
Presented by the Office of L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Ignited Fusion Youth Bonfire
June 14, 3:00pm – 10:00pm: Dockweiler Beach, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Vista, CA 90293
To register contact Brittani@fci-la.org.
Presented by Forgotten Children’s Inc – Youth Ambassador Program

Sunday, June 15

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