Upcoming Events for the Week of August 19th

August 19, 2024 LA Best Babies Network

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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Ongoing Opportunities

Dive Into Summer With L.A. County Parks & Recreation
LA County Parks & Rec is hosting pool parties to kick-off summer at public pools. Families can enjoy free recreational swim, exciting games, fun giveaways, music, delicious food, and much more.

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.

SUN Bucks: A Summer Food Program
Children who qualify for free or reduced school meals through a school meal application or an Alternative Income Form, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. You don’t need to do anything to sign up. SUN Bucks provides $40 per month for food for June, July and August 2024 ($120 total)

The L.A. County Arts Internship Program Is Back!
Over 200 paid internships for college students available at more than 160 arts organizations across L.A. County. Both full-time and part-time opportunities. Learn more and apply at www.LACountyArts.org/internships.

Recruiting Participants to Be Interviewed for a Dissertation Study
A UCLA doctoral student is looking to interview Black parents/guardians of children 0-5 with a developmental delay, to participate in a dissertation study. The purpose is to learn about the decision-making process of seeking formal developmental screenings and early intervention services for their child. Participants will receive $100 in compensation.

Housing and Utility Assistance for Ukrainians
Open Until September 30, 2024
Are you a newcomer in Los Angeles County from Ukraine under the Uniting for Ukraine Program, a Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee, or Non-Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee? Housing and Utility Assistance may be available for you. Ukrainian refugees may apply for the Refugee Employment Program (REP) by phone at (818) 956-0500 ext. 100 or (213) 318-5716.

Virtual Focus Group Opportunities (Spanish)
EurekaFacts is seeking Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latina women, preferably of Mexican or Central American heritage, who are 18 or older to join a voluntary 90-minute focus group. The groups will be discussing women’s health experiences related to health and culture. A $75 incentive will be offered to each participant in exchange for their time and work.

Parent Ambassador Leaders (PALS) Department of Public Health – School COVID-19 Prevention Program(Spanish)
Parents and Guardians of students at TK – 12 Los Angeles County Schools can apply to join the Parent Ambassador Leaders Program to learn about student health and school success.
Presented by Department of Public Health

Emergency Rent Assistance Available for CalWORKs Families
CalWORKs customers, who are behind on rent, may visit their local DPSS office to request Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction (EAPE). Download the EAPE fact sheet to learn more. Submit an application to your CalWORKs Eligibility Worker.

LAUSD Offering Free Devices for Virtual Tutoring Services
LAUSD students receiving tutoring services through LAUSD may access learning devices, like laptops, to virtually connect with their tutor and/or complete assignments online. Request a device at LAUSD Device and Connectivity.
Presented by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

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 With LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
Applicants must have a HS diploma/GED, 6+ months of paid experience driving a bus/truck, or completed an LAUSD bus driver course, a valid CA Driver’s license Class A or B with passenger and air brake endorsement. Visit LAUSDJobs.org for additional information.

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

WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit Increase
Through September 30, 2024
WIC families can get extra money to buy fruits and vegetables at WIC-approved stores and farmers’ markets. Use this tool to find your nearest farmers’ market that accepts WIC, and learn more about the benefit here.

UCLA Study Focus Groups
Participate in focus groups and receive incentives by giving your feedback on the new UCLA wellness app. They are recruiting high school students and parents of high school students. To learn more about the study, contact Christine Lee at 714-822-0649 or at kungeunlee@mednet.ucla.edu.

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.

Direct Cash Assistance to Pregnant People
The Pregnancy Assistance Income with Dignity (P.A.I.D) program pays $1,000/month of unconditional income for 18 months. This program is designed to reduce economic burden and improve health outcomes of pregnant people in L.A. County. Learn more and apply at ncjwla.org/paid.

Participate in the Metro and LADOT 2024 Mobility Wallet Pilot Program
Application period closes in early September
The City of Los Angeles and Metro are offering residents of LA County a chance to participate in the Mobility Wallet Pilot Program. This program will allow eligible participants to receive a prepaid debit card with up to $1,800 for a year that can be used for eligible transportation purposes. This program is limited to 2,000 participants.

Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series
July 20 – August 17, Saturdays, 7:00pm: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors

Substance Use Disorder Workshops
August 6 – October 15, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Antelope Valley Wellness Community, 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by Antelope Valley Wellness Community

City of Long Beach Youth Advisory Council – 2024 Application
Advisory Council includes one young person from each City Council district. They earn $50 for every meeting or activity, up to $1,100/year. Youth Councilmembers serve a 12-month term, and the meetings are a hybrid of in-person and virtual. Youth Advisory Council application deadline is August 31. Email questions toyouth@longbeach.gov.

This Week’s Events

Monday, August 19

In-Person Meeting (Spanish): Listening Session on How to Address Homelessness in L.A. County
August 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Liberty Community Plaza, Multi-Purpose Room, 14181 Telegraph Rd., Whittier, CA 90604
Register here.
Presented by County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative

Fierce Aunties: Reproductive Justice Movement 101 Training
August 19, 10:00am – 2:00pm: California Endowment, 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

Webinar: Future is Now: Preparing for the Care of Your Adult Child or Family Member
August 19 – September 23, Mondays, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the Arc of California

Webinar: ADOS-2 Toddler Module Clinical Workshop
August 19, 5:30am – 1:30pm
Presented by Western Psychological Services

Virtual Event: Future is Now Series
August 19 – September 30, Mondays: 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by The Arc of California

Tuesday, August 20

Substance Use Disorder Workshop
August 20, 11:00am – 12:00pm: Antelope Valley Wellness Community, 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by Antelope Valley Wellness Community

In-Person Workshop: L.A. County Heat Action Plan
August 20, 1:30pm – 4:00pm: Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Presented by Los Angeles County

Virtual Meeting: Listening Session on How to Address Homelessness in South Bay/Harbor Cities
August 20, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Register here.
Presented by County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative

Webinar: Using the Multicultural Principles in Daily Practice
August 20, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute
August 20 – 22, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Event: Sleep Considerations for Children with Autism
August 20, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

In-Person Workshop: L.A. County Heat Action Plan
August 20, 1:30pm – 4:00pm: Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Presented by Los Angeles County

Wednesday, August 21

Virtual Meeting: Listening Session on How to Address Homelessness in Antelope Valley
August 21, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Register here.
Presented by County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative

Webinar: Best Practices in Substances Disorder Treatment a Focus on Stimulants and Opioids
August 21, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: How Nurse Leadership Advances Organizational and Patient Health Literacy
August 21, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Institute for Healthcare Advancement

Virtual Workshop: Food for Thought: Nourishing the Young Child’s Brain to Elevate Mood
August 21, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by L.A. County Department of Mental Health (SPA 5) Birth to Five Collaborative

Webinar: Plain Language Foundations: Back to Basics
August 21, 12:00pm
Presented by Literacy Works

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
August 21, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Webinar: Let’s Talk Perinatal Equity: Enhancing Equity Through Engagement: Strategies for Inclusive Patient and Community Engagement
August 21, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative

Virtual Workshop Series: Navigating Challenging Conversations
August 21 – September 4, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Parental Resilience
August 21, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Thursday, August 22

Know the Scams, Don’t Be a Victim
August 22, 10:00am – 11:30am: 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
To register or for more information, call Deidra McAlpin at (213) 655-0472.
Presented by MLK Center for Public Health & United Mental Health Promoters

Webinar: Learning to Advocate for Children and Families: More Than Just my Vote
August 22, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Yes to Partnerships for Youth Behavioral Health!
August 22, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Understanding Mental Health Disparities Within Rural LGBTQ+ Communities
August 22, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by National Institute of Mental Health

Webinar: Expansion Strategies for Afterschool Suppers and Snacks
August 22, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Food Research & Action Center

Webinar: The Importance of Engaging Latino Male Fathers and Caregivers in Head Start Programs
August 22, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Friday, August 23

Verteran/ Military BINGO Night
August 23, 6:00pm: TELACU Center, 5400 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Presented by TELACU

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
August 23, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Event: Family Centered Success Through Coaching Mastery: Problem Solving
August 23, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Saturday, August 24

Care Harbor Women’s Health Clinic
August 24 – 25,California Market Center, 155 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Free medical, dental, vision and preventive care. No income, insurance, residency, or other requirements.
Presented by Care Harbor

Sunday, August 25

We don’t know of any events happening today.