Upcoming Events for the Week of April 6th

April 6, 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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April 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.

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.

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

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
March 10 – 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.

Spring Into Giving – Virtual Milk Drive
Through April
Donate breastmilk for a chance to win a prize.
Presented by BreastfeedLA and others

Youth@Work
Youth@Work provides LA County youth with paid work experience, employment training, and support services to help prepare for future career pathways. Los Angeles County residents ages 14 to 24 who have the right to work in the United States are eligible to apply.

Renters facing eviction in SPAs 3, 6, 7, and 8 may be eligible for this Renters Protection & Homeless Prevention (RPHP) Program
The Whole Child is currently accepting applications for the Renters Protection & Homeless Prevention program from families living in SPA 7 and some additional areas in SPAs 3, 6, and 8 who have received a 3-day notice. This program provides funds to cover overdue rent and provides support services to help individuals and families stay safely housed and prevent homelessness. Learn more and apply.

This Week’s Events

Monday, April 6

Webinar: Why Stability Matters for Early Childhood Development
April 6, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Harvard University Center on the Developing Child

Webinar: Time Limits Across Economic Mobility Programs: Lessons from SNAP and Emerging Risks for Health and Housing
April 6, 11:00am
Presented by Food Research & Action Center

Webinar: We Are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Families / Somos Familias AANHPI
April 6 – June 22 (Mondays), 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

American Red Cross Youth Preparedness Program – Prepare with Pedro
April 6, 1:30pm – 2:00pm: Rowland Heights Park, 1500 S. Banida Ave., Rowland Heights, CA 91748
This is an education program for children ages 5-8 that teaches students how to be prepared, stay safe, and take action during emergencies.
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Tuesday, April 7

Community Resource Event
April 7, 9:00am – 2:00pm: YWCA, 1600 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220
Presented by All for Kids

Webinar: Motivational Interviewing Techniques for Outreach Workers
April 7, 10:00am
Presented by Health Outreach Partners

Webinar: Winning for Babies in 2026: How to Build Smart, Strategic PN‑3 Advocacy Plans
April 7, 11:00am
Presented by National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

Evento Virtual: Microsoft Word para Principiantes
April 7, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presentado por LA County Library

Webinar: Work Ready: Conscious Job Seeking
April 7, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by LA County Library

Webinar: Leading Through Uncertainty: Staying in Relationship
April 7, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Managing Expectations and Supporting Clients Who Display Reluctance Behaviors
April 7, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by the DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Rewriting LA County’s Story Campaign
April 7, 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Pueblo y Salud Palmdale Office, 39130 Third Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550
A public education campaign that aims to raise awareness about overdose prevention resources and to reduce stigma for people who use drugs.
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Webinar: The Importance and Value of Coach Self-Awareness
April 7, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by California Training Center

Preparing for Baby Together
April 7, 1:00pm – 3:00pm: CinnaMoms Crenshaw, 3667 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Presented by CinnaMoms

Webinar: In Conversation with Brenda Solórzano: Let’s: Talk About Our Journey Together
April 7, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Presented by the California Endowment

Wednesday, April 8

Virtual Training: Strengths-Based Family Engagement Workshop Series
April 8 – May 6 (Wednesdays), 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic
April 8, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Regional Coordinators

Webinar: Preventing and Managing Diabetes and Related Chronic Diseases
April 8 & 9, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by Vision y Compromiso

Job Fair
April 8, 10:30am – 3:30pm: Carson Event Center, 801 Carson, Halls B & C, Carson, CA 90745
Register here.
Presented by SBWIB and LA City

Webinar: Good Food for All Agenda Pillar Specific Webinars
April 8 & 15, 12:00pm
Presented by LA Food Policy Council

Webinar: Autism, Elopement, and Transit Safety: Resources for Caregivers and Families
April 8, 12:00pm
Presented by L.A. Found

Webinar: Conversation Strategies for Talking with Youth about Healthy Relationships
April 8, 1:00pm
Presented by The Dibble Institute

Basic Needs Fair
April 8, 2:30pm – 5:00pm: Compton College – East Walkway, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221
Presented by Compton College

Thursday, April 9

Webinar: Collaborative Case Conferencing as a Professional Development Tool
April 9, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Messages That Move Policy: New Findings for Prenatal-to 3 Advocates
April 9, 11:00am
Presented by National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

A Taste of Possibilities: Resources for Small Food Businesses Workshop
April 9, 11:30am – 3:30pm: Ted Watkins Park Gymnasium, 1335 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Virtual Training: Moving Beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 101: Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT)
April 9 & 23, and May 7 & 21, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Training: Child Labor Trafficking and Intersections with Commercial Sex Exploitation
April 9, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Community Workshops on the Future Land Use for Communities with Existing Oil Wells
April 9, 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Magic Johnson Recreation Center, 12645 Wadsworth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by the LA County Department of Regional Planning

Webinar: Fathers for Safer Births: Men Shifting Birth Culture
April 9, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Presented by Birthing the Magic Collaborative

Friday, April 10

Annual Southern California Health Care Symposium
April 10, 8:00am – 4:30am: Anaheim, CA
Presented by the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Virtual Conference: 9th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference
April 10 – 11, 9:00am
Presented by Tufts University’s Center for Black Maternal Health

Peace & Prosecco: A Maternal Wellness Event
April 10, 11:00am – 12:30pm: The Loft Long Beach, 3290 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
Presented by The Suckle Center and Irth App

Empowering, Engaging & Acknowledging Fathers
April 10, 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Jean and David Health Education Building Auditorium, 15107 Vanowen St., Van Nuys, CA 91405
Presented by the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Fatherhood Initiative and others

Saturday, April 11

Black Maternal Health Week Annual Community 5K Walk
April 11, 8:00am – 12:00pm: Birth Equity Consortium Doula Hub, 5838 Overhill Dr., Suite 3, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Presented by Beauty for Ashes Maternal Wellness

Community Resource Fair
April 11, 9:00am – 12:00pm: 300 E. Angeleno Ave., Burbank, CA 91502
Presented by Home Again Los Angeles

Spring Health Fair With Los Nietos
April 11, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Los Nietos Middle School, 11425 Rivera Rd., Whittier, CA 90606
Presented by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health

Flow Into Action – Earth Month Yoga Event
April 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

5th Annual Community Baby Shower + Resource Fair
April 11, 10:00am – 1:00pm: 12021 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by South LA/South Bay African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team

Antelope Valley Black Maternal Health Week Celebration
April 11, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Ohana Center, 38700 Fifth St. W, Suite D, Palmdale, CA 93550
Presented by The Empower Them Collective

8th Annual Armenian Genocide: Transgenerational Effects & Healing
April 11, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Armenian Cultural Foundation Beshir Mardirossian Burbank Youth Center, 75 E Santa Anita Ave., Burbank, CA 91502
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

The Beat of Resilience: Resisting the Erasure of Diversity in the Arts
April 11, 10:30am – 2:00pm: Judith and Thomas L. Beckman YOLA Center, 101 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301
Presented by the Office of L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Sunday, April 12

Community Baby Shower
April 12, 3:00pm – 7:00pm: Second Baptist of Monrovia, 925 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
Presented by San Gabriel Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Initiative Action Team