Upcoming Events for the Week of April 20th

April 20, 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.

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.

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.

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 20

National Home Visiting Week #NHVW
April 20 – 24
See the toolkit to help you celebrate.
Presented by the Advancement of Family Support Professionals

Beyond the Beauty Aisle: From Consumer Choices to Community Change
April 20, 8:00am – 5:00pm: The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

Webinar: Meeting the Moment: The Economics of Child Care
April 20, 9:00am
Presented by the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation

Diaper Giveaway
April 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm (while supplies last): Ladera Park, 6027 Ladera Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056
Presented by KAUSE Los Angeles

Webinar: Maternal Substance Use Disorders 101
April 20, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Tuesday, April 21

17th Statewide Conference Brighter Together: Integrating Substance Use, Mental Health and Physical Health Care Services
April 21 – 22, 7:30am: Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, 555 Universal Hollywood Dr., Los Angeles, CA 91608
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Virtual Training: DC: 0-5 Clinical Training – April 2026
April 21 – 23, 9:00am – 1:00pm each day
Presented by Zero to Three

Webinar: Reflective and Trauma-Informed Supervision
April 21, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Expungement Clinic
April 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm: West County GAIN Region I Office, 5200 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services

Webinar: Addressing Food & Nutrition Insecurity to Improve Health Outcomes in Community Health Centers
April 21, 11:00am
Presented by Health Outreach Partners and the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

TransLatin@ Coalition Job Fair
April 21, 12:00pm – 4:00pm: West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center, 8750 El Tovar Pl., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Presented by The TransLatin@ Coalition

Seminario virtual: Salud mental y temas de bienestar emocional
21 de abril, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Presentado por Visión y Compromiso

Virtual Event: Meditation for Healing and Peace
April 21, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by the LA County Public Library

Wednesday, April 22

Annual Policy Insights Conference
April 22, 8:00am – 4:40pm: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Presented by California Budget & Policy Center

Webinar: Engaging Pregnant People Experiencing Homelessness
April 22, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: Creative Wellbeing Learning Community Gathering – Creative Co-regulation With Neurodiverse Communities
April 22, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Event: Co-Regulations With Neurodiverse Communities
April 22, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the L.A. County Arts Ed Collective

Virtual Training: Demystifying Medications for Addiction Treatment: Pharmacotherapy Knowledge for Behavioral Healthcare Workers
April 22, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Seminario Virtual: Cambios en Medi-Cal
22 de Abril, 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Presentado por Vision y Compromiso

Coming Home to Yourself: A Healing Meditation for the Exhausted Soul
April 22, 7:00pm: Center for Spiritual Living, 1030 W. Avenue L8, Lancaster, CA 93534
To reserve your seat, call or text 213-994-0071.
Presented by Coach AFI G.

Thursday, April 23

Virtual Training: High Risk NBO Level 1 Training (April 2026)
April 23, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Simple Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
April 23, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Meeting People Where They’re At: Harm Reduction and Person-Centered Practices in Action
April 23, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Preventive Care: The Importance of Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in Agricultural Workers
April 23, 9:30am
Presented by Health Outreach Partners and Farmworker Justice

Virtual Resource Fair: LA County CPSP Providers
April 23, 10:00am
Presented by LA County CPSP Program

Re-Entry Resource & Wellness Fair
April 23, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Presented by the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

1^st Integrated Community Health Fair
April 23, 10:00am – 2:00pm: MLK, Jr. Center for Public Health, 11833 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by Tarzana Treatment Centers

Webinar: ASQ Online Demo
April 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.

Webinar: Autism Essentials: Tools & Support for Caregivers
April 23, 12:00pm
Presented by BrightLife Kids

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

Virtual Meeting: Birth to Five Countywide Consultation Call
April 23, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
No need to register. Just click above to join Teams meeting.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

TGI2S+ Job & Resource Fair(TG12S+ feria de trabajo y recursos)
April 23, 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Presented by Long Beach Economic Development and Opportunity and others

Metro Bike Share 101 Workshop at LA State Historic Park Farmers Market
April 23, 3:00pm – 7:30pm: Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 North Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Metro Bike Share

Seminario Virtual: Desarrollo Profesional Para Promotoras
23 de Abril, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Presentado por Vision y Compromiso

Friday, April 24

Hybrid Meeting: LAHSA Commission
April 24,9:00am: 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

Expungement Clinic
April 24, 12:00pm – 2:00pm: 1851 Tyburn St., Glendale, CA 91204
Presented by Bet Tzedek and Ascencia

Celebración del Día de la Tierra
24 de abril, 5:00pm – 8:30pm: Mariachi Plaza, 1831 1^st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Presented by Visión y Compromiso, White Memorial Community Health Center, Rising Communities, y LA County Department of Public Health

Free Showing: LA Opera – James Conlon Farewell Concert
April 24, 7:00pm – 9:00pm: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by the Office of L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Saturday, April 25

Virtual Training: Understanding and Preventing Burnout Among Public Health Workers: Unit 1
April 25, 9:00pm
Presented by the Public Health Foundation (PHF)

Community Resource Fair: Your Turning Point Starts with Your 2^nd Chance
April 25, 10:00am – 1:00pm: 3756 Santa Rosalia Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Presented by Turning Point AOD

Mommy Meet Up: 5K Run & Walk
April 25, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood, CA 90305
Presented by The California Abundant Birth Project

3^rd Annual EmpowerMIND: The South Central Wellness Summit: Liberation Through Wellness
April 25, 11:00am – 3:00pm: August F. Hawkins Nature Park, 5790 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Presented Artivists United

Sunday, April 26

Food Research and Action Center’s National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
April 26 – 28: Washington, D.C.
Presented by the Food Research & Action Center

CicLAvia—West LA
April 26, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Connecting Santa Monica Blvd. and Westwood Blvd.
Presentd by CicLAvia

Red Lips, Hoops On: Cumbia in the Park
April 26, 11:30am – 4:30pm: Montebello City Park, 1301 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640
An event honoring survivors of sexual assault
Presented by the East Los Angeles Women’s Center