Upcoming Events for the Week of September 8th

September 8, 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:

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Ongoing Opportunities (See upcoming events below.)

Toy Loan Programs
DPSS-operated lending center is open Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, at2200 N. Humboldt St., Los Angeles. Families can check out toys just like they do library books for their kids.
See a list of Toy Loan centers in L.A. County. For questions, call 833-8TY-LOAN, 323-986-2741 or 213-744-4344, or email toyloan@dpss.lacounty.gov.
Pomona’s program is open Thursdays, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, at Pomona Wellness Community, 750 S. Park Ave. in Pomona.
Presented by L.A. County DPSS and others

Financial Guide for Immigrant Families Facing Deportation (English & Spanish)
The document offers easy-to-follow steps to help families protect their finances and prepare for emergencies. It covers how to manage bank accounts, safeguard access to funds, assign power of attorney, and avoid scams. It also includes checklists for organizing critical documents, preparing legal custody arrangements for children, and ensuring property and businesses are secure.
Presented by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF)

CalWORKs Families Can Receive Up to Two Years of Free Child Care
As of July 1, 2025, CalWORKs cash aid customers may be eligible for up to 24 months of child care. See eligibility requirements and learn more here or call the Child Care Hotline at 877-244-5399.

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

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

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.

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.

Seeking Black/African American or Latina/Latinx Birthing People with Physical Disabilities to Participate 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.

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..

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.

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

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.

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

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

Find Relief from the Heat
As summer temperatures rise, the heat can become uncomfortable—and even dangerous. Find a cooling center using the locator and learn about other resources that can help you find relief from the heat.

Need Groceries or Essentials Dropped Off?
The Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA and the YMCA of Metropolitan LA are providing grocery and essential product delivery services to families who are currently avoiding public spaces. For confidential support, call the Weingart East LA YMCA at (323) 260-7005 or the YMCA of Metro LA at (323)244-9077 or email socialimpact@ymcala.org.

Free Groceries Delivery
Operation Healthy Hearts has a grocery delivery program. If you’re unable to leave your home and need groceries delivered, submit a request here.

Job Opportunities for Young Adults and Youths from Eaton Fire Area
As part of this year’s Youth@Work initiative, the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity is providing a minimum of 500 job opportunities to youth ages 14–24 who lived in or were displaced from communities impacted by the January 2025 Eaton Fire. Eligible youth include those who resided in evacuation zones or areas under evacuation warnings during the emergency. Interested youth can fill out the Eaton Fire Youth@Work Form for youth to get started.

Agents of Change Hotline to Help Move Immigration Hearings Online
USC law students have launched a new Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative aimed at supporting individuals at risk of detention by federal agents when attending court hearings in person. Through this initiative, trained volunteers help individuals file a Motion to Change Hearing Format, enabling them to request that their hearing be conducted online. Those seeking assistance can call the Agents of Change hotline at 888-462-5211 or 213-787-6211.

Free English Classes for Adults
The South Bay Literacy Council is hosting free English classes for community members. These classes help learners build skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for everyday life, work, and community engagement. To register, complete this interest form or call (310) 373-7003 (for English) and (424) 903-3106 (for Spanish).

Families with Preterm Babies Invited to Participate in Research Study (Spanish)
The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is conducting a study aimed at supporting early walking development in preterm infants. They are looking for families who have infants from 6 – 36 months to participate. The study involves brief, play-based visits, and families will receive compensation for their time. If you have any questions, please contact Nora Almoadi at almoadi@usc.edu or (323) 949-6188.

Families with Children Under 6 Invited to Complete the Rapid Survey
The Stanford Center on Early Childhood is looking for families with children under age 6 who live in California to complete their 15-minute survey. This survey asks about experiences related to healthcare, child care use and preferences, parent and child well-being, and the LA wildfires.

Mobile Immigrant Services Program
They offer immigrant families with in-language immigration legal assistance and case management services. To request support, complete this online form or text (213) 314-1454.
Presented by Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Amanecer Community Counseling, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Long Beach Justice Fund
The Long Beach Justice Fund is a legal defense fund and program that provides legal help for low-income immigrants at risk of deportation that live or work in Long Beach. To find out who is eligible for this support and how to access services, click here.

Community-Based Doula Support Available
SBCC’s Community-based doula support program is inviting pregnant people who live in the South Bay (SPA 8), West LA (SPA 5), East LA (SPA 7) or South LA (SPA 6), are due between October and February, and have Medi-Cal or have low income to participate in their doula support program. Services are available in English and Spanish. To refer a client, fill out this form and submit it to prevention@sbaycenter.com

Baldwin Park Emergency Relief Program
This program supports Baldwin Park residents facing financial hardship due to recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Please contact (626) 813-5245, ext. 564, for more information.
Presented by the City of Baldwin Park, in partnership with Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and others

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

Share Your Early Intervention Story (Spanish)
The Infant Development Association of California wants to hear from parents raising young children with developmental delays or disabilities. The purpose is to strengthen our statewide advocacy for early intervention services.

Seeking Participation from African American/ Black Fathers for Research Study
Dr. Tamkin at Santa Clara University is conducting a research study to explore different parent-child relationships among Black men. Participants will receive up to $100.00 in the form of Amazon e-gift cards for their time.

Every Body Plays After School Program
September 2 – May 22, 2026
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is starting their Every Body Plays After School Program. Participating parks will be assisting children with homework and will offer activities throughout the school year. Find a list of participating parks, and to register, click here.

Community Service Hours Available for Teens Through Generation Connect
Various cohorts taking place between September 2 – December 19
Generation Connect is accepting applications for its Fostering Generativity program. This program allows teens to connect with older adults to provide tech support. Teens will receive training and be eligible for community service hours when they support older adults.

Paid Parent Leadership Opportunity
Application Deadline: September 21
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is inviting parents and legal guardians to become Parent Ambassador Leaders (PALs). PALs empower their school community by providing essential knowledge on student health and academic achievement. Each PAL receives a $500 gift card after completing all program requirements. Apply here.

This Week’s Events

Monday, September 8

Virtual Training: Touchpoints Training: The How of Child and Family Engagement
September 8 – 24 (Mondays and Wednesdays), 8:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Protecting Young Children From the Impacts of Wildfires
September 8, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Webinar: Cruel Summer: Changes to Immigrant Eligibility for Benefits in Trump 2.0
September 8, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition

Webinar: Creating Safe Spaces for Immigrant Families in Early Childhood
September 8, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Part of the Somos Latine Families Series
Conversations feature live Spanish language translation and live captioning.
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center and The Children’s Partnership

NAMI Family-to-Family Class
September 8 – October 27, 6:30pm – 9:00pm: Rosemead, CA
This is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Gabriel Valley

Tuesday, September 9

The 2025 Futures Without Violence Conference on Health
September 9 – 11: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O’Farrell St., San Francisco, CA 9412
Health professionals, advocates, survivors, researchers, and policymakers will share research and best practices related to domestic and sexual violence.
Presented by Futures Without Violence

Webinar: Strengths-Based Leadership
September 9, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Caring For Sexual & Gender Diverse Women’s Health Conference
September 9, 9:00am – 3:00pm: The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by UCLA Health

Webinar: Inside a Child’s Mind: The Touchpoints of Development
September 9 – 30, every Tuesday, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Touchpoints in Libraries: Understanding Child Development and Engaging Families
September 9 – October 28 (Tuesdays), 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Event: Basic Art Techniques
September 9, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by LA County Library

Webinar: Virtual Community Meeting
September 9, 5:30pm
Presented by CicLAvia – Heart of LA

Virtual Event: Compassionate Parenting 10-Week Series
September 9 – November 11 (every Tuesday), 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Presented by Stand Tall Parenting

Wednesday, September 10

Webinar: FASDs Across the Lifespan – School-Age Children to Adolescents
September 10, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by American Academy of Pediatrics

Family Resource Fair at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School
September 10, 9:00am – 11:00am: El Monte-Rosemead Adult School, 10807 Ramona Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731
Presented by Options for Learning

Webinar: High Risk Neonatal: Golden Hour & Pulmonary Hypertension
September 10, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by the Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach Program

Webinar: Quality by Design: Building an Effective Continuous Quality Improvement System at your Human Services Organization
September 10, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Chapin Hall

Virtual Event: Author Talk: The Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher
September 10, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by LA County Library

Webinar: Improving Food Security in Kinship/Grandfamilies
September 10, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network

West Central Family MHV Wellness Event & Resource Fair
September 10, 11:00am – 2:00pm: West Central Mental Health Center, 3609 S. 10^th Ave, 1^st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Countywide Fatherhood and Family Mental Health Drop-in Clinical Call
September 10, every 2^nd Wednesday of the month,11:30am – 12:30pm
Presented by Love, Dad

Virtual Event: Recognizing Autism In Girls with Hillary Crow, MA, CCC-SLP
September 10, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Evento Virtual: Fundamentos del Dibujo
10 de Septiembre, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presentado por LA County Library

Virtual Event: New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services
September 10, 6:00pm – 6:20pm
Presented by LA County Library

Thursday, September 11

Webinar: Race, Racism, and Perinatal Health Inequities
September 11, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement

Seminario Virtual: Haga de la Familia un Placer
11 de Septiembre – 20 de Noviembre, cada Jueves, 9:00am – 11:00am
Unase Aquí o Para inscribirse, comuníquese con Meylin Esparza al (213) 549-3844 o con Erika Flores al (213) 518-3236.
Presentado por Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Virtual Training: Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) Level One Training
September 11, 15, & 22, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Medi-Cal Insurance Sign-Up Event
September 11, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Pilipino Workers Center, 153 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Presented by Pilipino Workers Center and Clinica Romero

Webinar: Protecting Your Peace: Supporting Well-Being & Resilience During Turbulent Times
September 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Back-to-School Blues
September 11, 12:00pm
Presented by BrightLife Kids

Webinar: See Memory
September 11, 5:00pm – 6:15pm
Join for a powerful evening of art, science, and storytelling with a screening of curated clips from See Memory, the Telly Award–winning, hand-painted documentary by filmmaker and visual artist Viviane Silvera. Composed of over 30,000 individually painted frames, the film animates the inner workings of memory, trauma, and healing—bridging breakthroughs in neuroscience with the emotional depth of lived experience.
Presented by UCLA Friends of Semel Institute

Mobility Justice Series
September 11, 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Community Coalition, 8101 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Presented by Los Angeles County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative

Los Angeles Real Men, Real Talk Mental Wellness Summit
September 11, 6:00pm – 9:00pm: The Gathering Spot LA, 5211 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Presented by the African American Male Wellness Agency

Friday, September 12

2025 Suicide Prevention Summit | Collaborative Care Day
September 12, 8:00am – 4:00pm: Pasadena City College, 1570 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91106
Presented by Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Network

What Babies Need: Perspectives on Culture, Policy, Research & Intervention
September 12, 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Folkman Auditorium at Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115Presented by the Brazelton Institute

Webinar: Breaking the Cycle, Supporting the Team: Addressing Anxiety in Mission-Driven Work
September 12, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Health Fair and Family Fun: Fiestas de las Americas
12 de Septiembre, 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Bienestar Pomona, 436 W 4^th St., Pomona, CA 91766
Presentado por Bienestar Pomona

Saturday, September 13

Beach Safety Day
September 13, 7:30am – 10:00am: Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Presented by Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division

2025 Suicide Prevention Summit | Community Day
September 13, 8:30am – 4:00pm: Pasadena City College, 1570 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91106
Presented by Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Network

Safe Travels Start Here: Car Seat Checkup Event
September 13, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120^thSt, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by L.A. County Child Passenger Safety Program

7^th Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival
September 13, 10:00am – 4:00pm: Central Library, 630 W 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Presented by Los Angeles Public Library

The Rooted In Us Summer Series: San Fernando Valley
September 13, 11:00am – 2:00pm: El Cariso Community Regional Park, 13100 Hubbard St., Los Angeles, CA 91342
Free event with food, music, resources, and activities celebrating youth leadership and empowerment. Follow @lacountyyouth on Instagram for details and updates. See all events here.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development

Webinar: LPS Conservatorship Mentoring Meeting
September 13, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Urban Los Angeles

Sunday, September 14

CicLAvia—Historic South Central Meets Watts
September 14, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Connecting Historic South Central, Florence Firestone, and Watts.
Presented by Metro

East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade
September 14, 10:00am – 5:00pm: Starts at Cesar E. Chavez Ave., corner of Mednik Ave.
Presented by Comite Mexicano Civico Patrotico

Webinar: LPS Conservatorship – Meeting for Families With Someone Under LPS Conservatorship
September 14, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Urban Los Angeles