Upcoming Events for the Week of April 13th

April 13, 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.

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 13

CSUN’s Food & Nutrition Public Policy Day: “From Clickbait to Credibility: Professionals Confront Misinformation”
April 13, 8:30am – 1:30pm: California State University, Northridge, Library Presentation Room (Ferman Room), 18111 Nordhoff St., Los Angeles, CA 91330
Presented by California State University, Northridge

Webinar: Parenting While Autistic or ADHD: Practical Strategies to Reduce Overwhelm and Support Regulation
April 13, 12:30 – 2:00pm
Part of the Navigating the Journey: Disability Perspectives & Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW

Webinar: Building Brains Through STEAM and Music, Part 2: How Music Tunes up the Brain
April 13, 12:30pm
Presented by Early Efforts and Hunt Institute

Dear Mama: A Letter-Writing Gathering Honoring Black Motherhood
April 13, 6:00pm- 8:00pm: All For Kids, 1910 Magnolia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

Tuesday, April 14

Webinar: How to Lead an Effective & Engaging Team Huddle
April 14, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by California Training Institute

Navigating Difficult Conversations With Youth About Social Injustices: A Trauma-Informed Clinical Approach
April 14, 9:00am – 2:30pm: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Financial Empowerment Series
April 14 – May 26 (every other Tuesday), TBA: Chase Bank, 4401 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Presented by West Adams WorkSource Center

Mommy Meet Up: Babywearing Edition
April 14, 10:30am – 12:00pm: CinnaMoms Crenshaw , 3667 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Presented by CInnaMoms

Webinar: Beyond Taste: How the 8 Senses Can Impact the Feeding Experience
April 14, 12:00 – 2:00pmCreate an account to register.Presented by of the Infant Development Association

Virtual Training: The California Child Death Review Toolkit
April 14, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Immigrant Day of Action: Conference and Advocacy Day
April 14 – 15: Sacramento, CA
Day 1: conferences; Day 2: advocacy
Presented by California Immigrant Policy Center

Wednesday, April 15

Nurturing Futures: Advancing Perinatal Social Work Practice – 50^th Annual Conference
April 15 – 18: The Graduate Hotel, 101 20th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37203
Presented by National Association of Perinatal Social Workers

Black Mamas Birthing Tour
April 15, 8:00am – 5:00pm: Black Women for Wellness Office, 4340 11th Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

Webinar: The NeuroRelational Framework (NRF): Using Neurodevelopmental Strategies to Help Children in Care Thrive
April 15, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the LA County Department of Mental Health Birth to Five Collaborative

Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Futures Through Fun and Fellowship
April 15, 10:00am – 2:00pm: 2211 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Presented by LA County Justice Care & Opportunities Department and others

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

Webinar: Introducing the National Strategy for the Home Visiting Workforce
April 15, 12:00pm
Presented by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and its Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development

Virtual Training: Navigating Special Education as a Youth Mental Health Provider
April 15, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Thursday, April 16

Virtual Training: High Risk NBO Level 1 Training (April 2026)
April 16 & 23, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Save the Date: Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach Program’s Perinatal Potpourri Conference: Improving Birth Outcomes Through Education, Consultation and Collaboration
April 16 – 17, TBA
Presented by the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative and others

Webinar: Concrete Support
April 16, 9:00am – 11:00am
Part of the Protective Factor Series
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Postnatal Depletion vs Postpartum Depression: Understanding the Maternal Brain: Hormones, Inflammation, and Neuroplasticity Across Pregnancy & Postpartum
April 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: MCHA Monthly Meeting
April 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Will include a presentation on: Sexual Assault Services and Policy Updates
Presented by Maternal and Child Health Access

Job & Career Fair
April 16, 10:00am – 2:00pm: West LA College – Graduation Lawn, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
Presented by West LA College

Webinar: Creating a Culture of Respectful Maternity Care (RMC): Introducing the Respectful Maternity Care Toolkit
April 16, 11:00am
Presented by National Institute for Children’s Health Quality

Webinar: State Revenue Generation for PN-3: Strategies for Sustainable Public Funding
April 16, 12:00pm
Presented by Children’s Funding Project and the State Revenue Alliance

Rooted in the Womb: A Womb Healing and Movement Experience
April 16, 4:00pm– 6:00pm: Plant Chica, 4311 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park, CA 90008
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

Friday, April 17

Minority AIDS Project’s Back on the Block Community Fair
April 17, 12:30pm – 5:30pm: Minority AIDS Project, 5149 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016
Presented by Minority AIDS Project

Saturday, April 18

2026 Virtual Youth Forum: Beyond the Likes: Social Media, Mental Health, and You
April 18, 9:00am – 12:00pm
This event is for youth (ages 14-19).
Presented by the AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health

Koreatown Pico-Union Neighborhood Connect Open House & Guided Bike Tour
April 18, 9:00am – 1:00pm: CARECEN Romero Hall, 2845 West 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90005
Presented by LADOT

Metro Bike Share Adventure: Koreatown Park-To-Park Ride
April 18, 10:00am – 12:30pm: Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino St., Los Angeles, CA 90006
Presented by Walk ‘n Rollers

ECO Adventures: Special Garden and Sustainability Activities
April 18, 11:00am: 11243 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Presented by El Nido Farmers Market

Mama Magic Block Party (Fiesta Vecinal Para la Mamá Mágica)
April 18, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E 120^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by the LA County Department of Health Services

Rooted in Justice & Joy Honoring Your Body
April 18, 11:00am – 2:00pm: St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5619 Lindley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 91356
Presented by the African American Infant & Maternal Mortality Team

Sunday, April 19

We don’t know of any events happening on this day.