Upcoming Events for the Week of April 28th

April 28, 2025 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

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.

Let the City of L.A. Know About Your Child Care Needs
Take this quick survey to help the City of L.A. learn about your family’s needs and how they can better support you.
Presented by Child Care Policy Unit – Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department

Apply to Be a Bus Driver or Mechanic With LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
View qualifications and details at LAUSDJobs.org.

Get Child Care Financial Assistance
The Child Care Resource Center helps families find and apply for child care assistance. Apply here (or here in Spanish). Learn more at CCRCCA.org or call 1-866-67-4KIDS. See CCRC’s flyer for parents in English and Spanish.

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

CalKIDS Program Gives Money to Families to Save for College
Low-income families with public school students in grades 1-12 can now open college savings accounts, and California will contribute seed investments of up to $1,500 for each child. All California families with newborns (born on or after July 1, 2022) can also open these accounts and receive up to $100 from the state. Read more about eligibility, and see this FAQ page. To see these pages in another language click “Language” on the right side.

Golden Bear Pass
CalWORKs families can receive a complimentary Golden Bear Pass, which grants free entry at 200+ state parks and beaches. Learn more and apply here (or in Spanish here). Questions? Contact the California Dept. of Social Services at (916) 651-0515 or calworksoutreach@dss.ca.gov.

Opportunity LA Offers Free Savings Accounts for Children
The City and County of Los Angeles, along with LAUSD, are working together to provide all LAUSD first-graders with a FREE Child Saving Account (CSA) to help save for college — regardless of the student or parent’s income, background or immigration status. All eligible students will receive an initial $50 deposit. Additional deposits can be made by students and families. To learn more about the program, visit OpportunityLA.com or watch videos in English and Spanish here.
Presented by the City and County of L.A., in partnership with LAUSD and Citibank

Decolonized Nonviolent Parenting: A Practice for Raising Empathetic, Grounded, & Socially Conscious Kids (6-Week Course)
Receive support in developing a parenting style that acknowledges your children’s journey and develops them to be empathic, grounded, and socially conscious via the lenses of familial decolonization, nonviolence, reparenting, and conscious child development.
Presented by Latinx Parenting

Participate in Research Study on Breast Milk
The Lundquist Institute is conducting a breast milk research study. Participants (who are currently breastfeeding) will conduct a 4-hour study visit and will receive a $100 gift card. Learn more here or contact MacKenzie Cervantes at breastmilk@lundquist.org or 310-974-9538.

The California Abundant Birth Project
This guaranteed income program will provide monthly cash assistance for people who are 8-27 weeks pregnant and at a higher risk of preterm birth.

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 approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants are eligible for a $10 gift card. Complete the survey here.

Clothing Assistance Program
The National Council of Jewish Women LA’s Clothing Assistance Program supports individuals and families living under or near the poverty line by providing gift cards that can be redeemed for clothing, shoes, and accessories. Gift cards can be used at any of their seven Council Shops.

Seeking Black/African American or Latina/Latinx Birthing People with Physical Disabilities to Participant in a Study
Black people and Latinxs/Latinas with physical disabilities have unique experiences during pregnancy. To learn about these unique experiences, Brandeis University is conducting a study to better understand how race and disability can affect pregnancy. If you are Black/African American and/or Latinx/Latina or Hispanic, have a physical disability, and have given birth in the last ten years, they’d like to interview you. Participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
To participate, email Janelle Mills at pregnancystudy@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-3928.

Los Angeles Rental Housing Habitability Program
In November, Los Angeles County started a new proactive rental housing inspection program called the Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) in the unincorporated areas of the County. The goal of RHHP is to ensure that rental housing properties and units maintain the minimum habitability standards required by law. Check out these English and Spanish flyers and these FAQs for more information.

Join the LA County Youth Commission
The Youth Commission was established to assist the Board of Supervisors in leading transformative change in LA 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.

Youth @ Work Program
The program is for ages 14 – 24 and will provide access to paid work-based learning, work readiness, personal enrichment training, academic and career development, and advanced career services.

Healing Library Kits at L.A. County Libraries
These kits help families who are dealing with divorce/separation, the death of a loved one or pet, or other difficult situations. Kits include books and guides with activity ideas to facilitate the healing process. Visit a participating library to borrow a Healing Library Kit.

Free Nalaxone (Narcan) at L.A. County Libraries
Anyone can attend a free workshop to get this easy-to-use life-saving nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Get details and find a library near you.

Medical Debt Relief Program
The Department of Public Health has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to provide low-income L.A. County families with debt relief. If eligible, families will receive a letter notifying them of their debt cancellation.

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.

Earn Learn Play: Find Youth Programs and Services Near You!
The Los Angeles Youth Development Department offers recreation activities, employment programs, tutoring services, leadership opportunities, and many more free and low-cost City of Los Angeles services to earn, learn, and play throughout the year.

Free Tax Prep Help
File taxes for free! Go to FreeTaxPrepLA.com/help to find a location near you.

Free Services and Permit Assistance for Sidewalk Vendors in the City of LA
Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (Icon CDC) in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) launched the Sidewalk Vending Technical Assistance Program. Through this program, ICON CDC provides the one-on-one guidance and resources needed to navigate the permit process and set up or continue a successful sidewalk vending operation. To request support, submit the English or Spanish intake form.

Virtual Mental Health Services for Youth, Families, and Young Adults
BrightLife Kids, a CalHOPE program by Brightline, provides free behavioral health coaching to all California kids ages 0–12. Soluna, a CalHOPE program by Kooth, is an all-in-one mental health app for California youth and young adults to destress, reset, and seek support.

Free Telebehavioral Health Services
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is providing free one-on-one support to individuals who live in California. Services provided in Spanish and English. Fill out the interest form here.

Free Trauma Recovery Services
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is providing mental health supportive services for individuals who have been victims of a crime. Services are available in-person or online. View the flyer in English and Spanish. Fill out a consultation form here.

Know Your Rights Workshops
The L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs is hosting monthly Know Your Rights workshop presentations. For additional resources click here.

Free Citizenship Clinic
Through December 15, 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

Visit our Support Resources for Immigrant Families in L.A. County to stay up-to-date on events and the latest information!

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

Metro’s LIFE Program
Qualifying L.A. County residents can receive 20 free rides on the L.A. Metro every month or a discounted pass from other transit agencies.

Rent Stabilization Program
The Tenant Right to Counsel Program provides free legal services to eligible tenants living in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County during eviction proceedings. Apply here.

City of Los Angeles Needs Assessment
May 29 – June 28
The City of Los Angeles is conducting a Park Needs Assessment. Share your feedback on L.A. parks by attending an upcoming community event, taking the online survey, or by writing to the team directly.

Join LA County Parks Spring Classes
Los Angeles County Parks are offering a wide range of spring classes for all ages. Find classes and sign up today.

Application Period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended
Application deadline: June 10
Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the California firestorms now have until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Learn more.

LA County Listening Session
April 17 – May 8
LA County wants to hear from you about how to achieve a more transparent and representative governance model. Come and share your experiences and ideas for enhancing County services and ensuring inclusivity and transparency.

Our Voice, Our County: Countywide Survey
The LA County Chief Sustainability Office is requesting community members to share their input on how to build a more sustainable LA County.

General Relief Program
LA County created this program to help eligible participants avoid homelessness. It provides cash aid if you are an adult without any income or resources, and children in certain special circumstances who are ineligible for federal or state programs may also be eligible. Check the eligibility requirements here.

This Week’s Events

Monday, April 28

Virtual Training: Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Training: CPPA LA 13
April 28 – May 2, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Maricella Mendez Sherwin Ph.D.

Webinar: Cultural Humility: Challenging Assumptions We Make in the Workplace
April 28, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Parent & Family Café – SPA 7
April 28, 10:00am – 11:00am: Whittier Public Health Center, 7643 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
Parents and caregivers raising children with developmental delays and special health needs are invited to join to share experiences and receive emotional support in a non-pressured environment. Here are the registration links: English or Spanish
Presented by Help Me Grow LA

Webinar: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation National Office Hours
April 28 – July 28, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual: Arts Month: Highlighting Careers in Civic Art
April 28, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Presented by the LA County Library

Tuesday, April 29

Virtual Training: Sitting at the Crossroads: Cultural Sensitivity, Intersectionality, and Factors to Take into Consideration when Working with Marginalized Communities
April 29 & 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Departmental Mental Health

Webinar: Cervical Cancer Webinar
April 29, 10:00am
Presented by Health Outreach Partners

Webinar: 3-Part Webinar Series: Communicating During Stressful Times
April 29, 10:00am – 10:45am
Presented by Literacy Works

Webinar: “How About Dad?”: Father Engagement Basics
April 29, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Policy & Advocacy Workgroup
April 29, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Preventative Initiative

Webinar: A Golden State For Kids
April 29, 10:00am
A conference on the urgency of California’s child care needs
Presented by a coalition of child-care advocacy organizations

Webinar: Somatic Approaches to Crisis Recovery: Integrating Embodied Stabilization Strategies for Displaced Wildfire Survivors
April 29, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Virtual Training: Moving Beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 101: Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT)
April 29, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Free Digital Event: Navigating Every Stage from Pregnancy to Postpartum
April 29, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Presented by Motherhood Events

Virtual Speaking Engagement: John Leguizamo on Fighting for Justice in Work and in Life
April 29, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Presented by CalEndow Live

Seeking Justice: An Interactive Discussion on Immigrant Rights
April 29, 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
To join virtually, click here at the time of the event.
Presented by Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California

Wednesday, April 30

Motivational Interviewing
April 30, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, 445 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Webinar: Navigating Know Your Rights Resources
April 30, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs and RepresentLA

Webinar: Executive Functioning Coaching With Adolescents: Basic Regulation Skills
April 30, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Virtual Advocacy Day
April 30, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by California Work & Family Coalition

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

Webinar: The Power of Lived Expertise in Building the Village of Support for Children and Families: A Panel Conversation
April 30, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Learning to Listen to Transgender Children and Their Families
April 30, 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Immigration Workshop
April 30, 12:00pm – 2:00pm: South Whittier Community Resource Center, 10750 Laurel Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605
Presented by the Office of Immigrant Affairs

Golden Years, Bright Futures: Empowering Aging Adults & Caregivers
April 30, 12:00pm – 3:00pm: Willowbrook Senior Center, 12915 Jarvis Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90061
Presented by the Office of L.A. County Board of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Toddler Story Time
April 30, 1:30pm – 3:30pm: CinnaMoms Crenshaw, 3667 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Presented by CinnaMoms

Parent & Family Café – SPA 4
April 30, 3:30pm – 4:30pm: Hollywood Wilshire Wellness Community, Room 210, 5204 Melrose Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Parents and caregivers raising children with developmental delays and special health needs are invited to join to share experiences and receive emotional support in a non-pressured environment. Here are the registration links: English and Spanish
Presented by Help Me Grow LA

Thursday, May 1

Indigenous Birth Conference
May 1 – 5, 7:00am: The Westin Tempe, 11 E. 7^th St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Presented by Indigenous Birth

Webinar: The AAP and Infant Safe Sleep: Beyond the Recommendations
May 1, 9:00am
Presented by Cribs for Kids

Virtual Training: Strategies for Individuals With Co-occurring Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
May 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Virtual Training: Supporting Healthy Social, Emotional, and Rational Development
May 1, 8:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Harm Reduction for Working with Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Youth
May 1, 9:00am – 2:00pm, register for location details
Part of the Youth Resilience and Safety: A Training Series for Support and Advocacy
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Training: Act Early: Partnering with Families on Developmental Screening and Referrals
May 1 – June 5, Thursdays, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Conference: Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in Perinatal Mental Health Conference
May 1 & 2, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Maternal Mental Health Now

Webinar: Trump 2.0 First Hundred Days
May 1, 11:30am – 12:45pm
Presented by Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition

Friday, May 2

Webinar: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders 101
May 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-Babies
May 2, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Healing and Nurturing Together: AANHPI Parenthood, Lactation & Mental Well-Being
May 2, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Organizer: Natalie Akins, 323-210-8505, nakins@breastfeedla.org
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Express Yourself: Take Action for Yourself, Take Action for Others, and Take Action for Your Community
May 2, 7:00pm – 9:00pm: Mark Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 630 West Fifth St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
A free evening of storytelling and connection.
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW

Saturday, May 3

Seeds of Hope, Roots of Resistance
May 3, 10:00am – 3:00pm: University of California, Davis – Student Community Center, 397 Hutchison Dr, Davis, CA 95616
Register by May 1
Presented by the California Dream Network (CDN) Northern Steering Leaders and the Northern CDN Regional Organizer

Sunday, May 4

National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
May 4 – 6: 8:00am, Washington, DC
Presented by the Food Research & Action Center, in partnership with the National CACFP Forum

Viva Play – Take Action Los Angeles 2025/ Tome Accion Los Angeles 2025
May 4, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Rio Hondo Park, 8421 San Luis Potosi, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Presented by Viva Play and Take Action