On June 11, 2019, over 600 members of the Family Strengthening Network gathered to hear from keynote speakers and from some of the families they serve about how home visiting is changing lives in Los Angeles County. See the videos and photos here. #StrongerFamiliesLA
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This webinar shares what Drs. Richard Cohen and Kevin Gruenberg have learned about increasing father engagement in home visiting and improving father-child bonds.
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How to identify and support victims of sex trafficking, how to connect families to vital community services, and how to communicate effectively … Welcome Baby staff members picked up lots of practical training and tools at this event. Watch our 39-second video recap.
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Dr. Deborah Chen was the keynote speaker for the Family Strengthening Network’s fall regional conferences. Here are some highlights, including videos, to help home visitors support families whose children have developmental delays.
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The National Home Visiting Resource Center (NHVRC) has released its 2018 Home Visiting Yearbook, the most comprehensive picture available of early childhood home visiting across America. We are happy to announce Welcome Baby was among the many home visiting programs included in the Yearbook!
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Finding reliable child care is challenging for many families, and figuring out how to afford these services can be even more difficult. Many home visitors in L.A. County say they face challenges in helping families access subsidized child care services. This webinar and the resources we’ve posted can help.
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Other states and localities use a variety of sources to fund home visiting. L.A. County is exploring its options to help families with young children succeed.
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What is home visiting and what does it look like in Los Angeles County? Michaela Ferrari, coordinator of the Los Angeles County Perinatal and Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium, presents a comprehensive overview in this webinar, recorded June 26, 2017.
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Looking back on being pregnant, Melissa recalls having mixed emotions. “I was really worried about having postpartum depression again like I did with my first son,” she says. But when she gave birth she learned at the hospital that she could receive free home visiting services. And that support has helped her and her family in many ways.
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