Upcoming Events for the Week of March 23rd

March 23, 2026 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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March is:

Ongoing Opportunities (See upcoming events below.)

Specifically for Immigrant Families
(Also see our list of Support Resources for Immigrant Families in L.A. County for continually updated opportunities, resources, and upcoming events.)

Online Workshops: We Are One: Know Your Rights Friday Webinars (and in Spanish)
1^st and 3^rd Friday of the month, 9:00am – 10:30am
2^nd and 4^th Friday of the month, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Use this Zoom link to join. Spanish translation provided. See flyers in English and Spanish.
Presented by Los Angeles Unified School District
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
Agents of Change Hotline to Help Move Immigration Hearings Online
USC law students launched a Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative aimed at supporting those at risk of detention by federal agents when attending court hearings in person. Through this initiative, trained volunteers help people file a Motion to Change Hearing Format so that their hearing can be conducted online. To get this assistance, call the Agents of Change hotline at 888-462-5211 or 213-787-6211.
Mobile Immigrant Services Program
Legal assistance and case management services for immigrant families across L.A. County. To request support, complete this 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.
Baldwin Park Emergency Relief Program
This program supports Baldwin Park residents facing financial hardship due to recent ICE activities. 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
Free Citizenship Clinics
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 of Metropolitan Los Angeles
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).
Chinese-Language Mental Health Support Group
NAMI San Gabriel Valley’s peer-led support groups are for adults who have a loved one experiencing a mental health condition. If you speak and read Chinese/Mandarin and would like to be a facilitator, email Mary Chan.
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness — San Gabriel Valley
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.

Toy Loan Programs
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.
Presented by L.A. County DPSS and others

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.

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

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 about 10 minutes, and participants are eligible for a $10 gift card. Complete the survey here.

Join the LA County Youth Commission
The Youth Commission assists the Board of Supervisors in improving L.A. 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Every Body Plays After School Program
September 2 – May 22, 2026
Parks in L.A. County assist children with homework and offer activities throughout the school year. See participating parks and register here.

LAUSD Meals for Students
About 600 schools are serving dinner to students Monday-Friday. See LAUSD.org/foodhelp for details and a list of schools and other food resources in the L.A. area or call their 24/7 hotline at 213-443-1300. Also see this LAist article.

LA County Parks Food Programs (Spanish and Chinese)
LA County Parks’ Youth, Teen and Senior Program is providing meals for teens and seniors (60+ years old) and snacks for youth who are 17 and under. Find participating parks here.

Community Support Group (Grupo de Apoyo Comunitario)
Through May 22, Mondays at 10:00am and Wednesdays at 4:00pm
Presented by El Centro de Amistad

Kitchen to Capital Culinary Workforce Program by The SoLa Foundation
Through June 10
This hands-on program offers real kitchen training, career-building skills, and an introduction to entrepreneurship in the food industry as well as a $1,300 stipend upon completion.

Eat, Play & Celebrate
Festive Friday Snack Packs will continue until April 17
LA County Parks is providing festive snacks for youth (up to age 18). Festive snacks at participating parks, Fridays, 2:30pm – 6:30pm. See participating parks here.

Help Me Grow LA Is Hiring Family Partners
Help Me Grow LA is looking for parents to work part-time as Family Partners in the San Gabriel Valley and the South L.A. and southeastern L.A. areas. Family Partners are parents of children with special needs who work in Public Health Clinic’s Wellness Communities and other locations. Learn more.

2026 Summer Internship Opportunities with the LA County Sanitation Districts
The LA County Sanitation Districts Summer 2026 Internship applications are now open for students! Interns will gain real-world experience working alongside experienced professionals and learn how the agency protects public health and the environment. To learn more and apply visit, lacsd.org/jobs

Earn Cash Back Through the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project
The California Fruit & Vegetable (CF&V) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Pilot Project is back. Eligible CalFresh households will receive a dollar-for-dollar benefit match of up to $60 per month when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at any participating retailer or farmers’ market. Learn more at CalFresh F&V EBT Pilot Program.

LA County Library’s Free Tutoring Program Available for Students in Grades 1 – 6
January 20 – May 21
STAR Tutoring is a small group, in-person tutoring program held at select LA County Library locations, designed to help students improve their reading or math skills. Tutoring services are open to students who are enrolled in Grades 1-6. Learn more here.

Girls Who Code: A Free, Virtual Summer Program
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
Girls Who Code is excited to offer Pathways this summer from June 29 to August 14, 2026. This seven-week program is a free, flexible online learning opportunity for students who want to learn coding at their own pace. No prior experience necessary. Need more info? Reach out to pathways@girlswhocode.com.

Free 16-Week Basic Mechanics Program
Acceler8 Education invites you to enroll in their free 16-week Basic Mechanics course for young adults ages 18 and older. Participants will gain hands-on automotive skills and build pathways toward future career opportunities. Classes have already begun, but there is still space available. Contact Yvonne Negrete-Woodruff at ynegrete@acceler8education.org.
Presented by Acceler8 Education

Winter Shelter Program
Through March 31
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Winter Shelter Program is open until March 31. See a list of shelters across the county. More information: call 800-548-6047 or email wintershelter@lahsa.org.

Free Tax Prep LA
IRS-certified volunteers are available to help with income tax returns. Find a Free Tax Prep LA location near you. Also see this LA Library page and their calendar of tax prep events at various library branches. Those eligible may get cash back through the California Earned Income Tax Credit, Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, California Young Child Tax Credit, and California Foster Youth Tax Credit. Learn about claiming tax credits and other free tax prep services.

AAIMM Compassion Response Fund for African American Families Impacted by Pregnancy-Related Loss
The Fund offers a monetary award to each eligible family to help address immediate needs during a period of grief and transition. Email questions to Nakeisha Robinson at nperkins-robinson2@ph.lacounty.gov. Apply here.

Step Into Tech: A Pathway Forward
Through April 16 (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 10:00am – 12:00pm
Unite LA is hosting a 6-week program designed to create pathways into tech careers for justice-involved and justice-impacted individuals ages 18–28. This is a free, paid opportunity. Learn more here.

Apply for a No-Cost Sidewalk Vending Cart
As part of the Department of Economic Opportunity’s Sidewalk Vending Cart Program, eligible vendors can receive a California Health Code–compliant food cart at no cost. Apply here.

This Week’s Events

Monday, March 23

Virtual Training: Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Training LS1
March 23 – 27, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Deadline to register: March 19
Presented by Collaborative Process Psychology

Webinar: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation National Office Hours
March 23, 10:00am
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Lactation Equity for Infants with Congenital Heart Defects
March 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp): Introduction and Practical Applications
March 23, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Tuesday, March 24

Webinar: The Growing Brain Basics Webinar Series
March 24 (Tuesdays), 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Zero to Three

Health and Resource Fair (Feria de Salud y Recursos)
March 24, 9:00am – 1:00pm: Foothill Unity Center, 790 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
Presented by Foothill Unity Center

Hollywood Adventist Church Resource Fair
March 24, 10:00am – 2:00pm: 1711 N. Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Presented by Hollywood Adventist Church

Webinar: Work Ready: Overcoming Toxic Work Environments
March 24, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by the LA County Library

Webinar: Raise Your Voice – A Child Tax Credit Advocacy Workshop
March 24, 3:00pm
Presented by Automatic Benefit for Children and others

Wednesday, March 25

Passport to Your Career – Job and Resource Fair
March 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Compton College Quad, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221
Presented by Compton College

Community Jobs and Resource Fair
March 25, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Azusa Adult Education Center, 1040 E. Gladstone St., Azusa, CA 91702
Presented by Azusa Adult Education

Fair Housing Workshop (Taller de Vivienda Equitativa)
March 25, 6:00pm – 7:30pm: El Monte City Hall, West 2nd floor (Conference Room A), 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731
Presented by the City of El Monte and Housing Rights Center

Thursday, March 26

Webinar: Fueling Healthy Families: A Wellness Guide
March 26, 12:00pm
Presented by BrightLife Kids

Free Play Premiere: Level Up!
March 26, 8:00pm: 514 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Use code COMMUNITY for free tickets.
Presented by Latino Theater Company

Webinar: Healing Generational Trauma Cycles Through Breast/Chestfeeding and the Role of the Counselor
March 26, 8:00am – 9:00am
Presented by Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition

Virtual Training: Enhancing Depression Treatment With Behavioral Activation
March 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Coverage Ambassador: Get and Keep Your Community Covered
March 26, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Department of Health Care Services

Webinar: Strengthening Families National Network Webinar
March 26, 12:00pm
Presented by Children’s Trust Fund Alliance

Virtual: Birth to Five Countywide Consultation Call
March 26, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
No RSVP needed for this meeting. To join, click here. Please contact ICARE@dmh.lacounty.gov with any questions. 
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health’s Family and Community Partnerships Unit

Virtual Workshop: Taiji Session for Frontline Workers
March 26, 4:30pm
Self-care opportunity – no experience needed.
Presented by Wellness Practitioner Chalene Jones

Webinar: Immigrant Day of Action 2026 Training Series – Policy Platform Training
March 26, 5:00pm
Presented by California Immigrant Policy Center

Building Bridges to Empower Birth Workers
March 26, 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Health Plan of San Joaquin Community Room, 7751 S. Manthey Road, French Camp, CA 95231
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

Friday, March 27

Hybrid Meeting: LAHSA Commission
March 27, 9:00am: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Blvd, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017Meeting held every 4^th Friday of the month at 9:00am
Register to attend on Zoom
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Food Pantry (Dispensa de Alimentos)
March 27, 3:00pm – 6:00pm: LA Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in Lincoln Heights, 2430 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Presented by LA Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in Lincoln Heights

Saturday, March 28

5K Walk + Health Fair
March 28, 8:00am – 1:00pm: East Los Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Presented by Be Social Productions and others

The Doulas Unfiltered LIVE Convening: The Power of Connectivity & Community
March 28, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Los Angeles, CA
Presented by Frontline Doulas

Early Childhood Education Career Fair
March 28, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Head Start & Early Learning Office, 10100 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Presented by the Los Angeles County Office of Education

Free Play Premiere: Level Up!
March 28, 2:00pm: 514 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Use code COMMUNITY for free tickets.
Presented by Latino Theater Company

Sunday, March 29

Free Play Premiere: Level Up!
March 29, 2:00pm: 514 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Use code COMMUNITY for free tickets.
Presented by Latino Theater Company