Upcoming Events for the Week of August 8th

August 8, 2022 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 women 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:

Do you have something for us to include? Email snish@labestbabies.org. And stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

August is:

Ongoing Opportunities

See our updated list of food giveaways for families throughout L.A. County! For all in-person events, remind families to wear masks, maintain social distancing, and stay home if they feel sick or have been diagnosed with COVID.

Infant Formula Resources for Families in L.A. County and Across California
See this updated post in the Stronger Families Blog for resources and information to share with the families you serve.

Apply to Become a Help Me Grow LA Parent Champion
Help Me Grow LA (HMG LA) is recruiting parents, caregivers and community members across Los Angeles County to join the HMG LA Community and Family Engagement Council (CFEC) as Parent Champions. You’ll serve as a strategic planning partner and advocate for HMG LA, representing the family perspective and helping to ensure that early childhood services and resources meet the needs of children with or at risk of behavioral and/or developmental delays and disabilities. Members meet four times a year. Applications are available in English and Spanish. Apply today!

Food Giveaways
See our updated list throughout L.A. County. For all in-person events, remind families to wear masks, maintain social distancing, and stay home if they feel sick or have been diagnosed with COVID.

Pick-Up Testing Kit Program
If you have COVID symptoms or think you were exposed to COVID, you can pick up a free PCR testing kit, administer it yourself, and return it to a designated site for processing. See pick-up locations here.

Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) ProgramThis program is open to low-income individuals who live in Los Angeles County. LIFE offers discounts on weekly and monthly transit passes on Metro and any LIFE participating transit agencies.
Presented by Metro

LA County Summer Recreation Programs: Sports, Recreation, Aquatics and More!
LA County parks are offering a range of activities and programs for the whole family this summer, including Splash Pads (available through September 30, 10:00am – 7:00pm). Find one near you. For more information, please visit parks.lacounty.gov.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation

Free or Low-Cost Internet for Students
Visit GetConnectedLosAngeles.lacity.org or call 3-1-1 to learn about available options.
Presented by the City of L.A.

Resources to Bridge the Digital Divide
A recent LA Health Collaborative focused on helping underserved families in LA County get connected. For a very comprehensive library of resources, see the Digital Divide Toolkit from the Community Clinic Association of LA County. Here are a couple of good links to share with clients (those without Internet access can call 3-1-1 to learn about available options):
Get Connected LosAngeles
Affordable Connectivity Program

What You Should Know About Monkeypox
This continually updated webpage from the LA County Department of Public Health answers your questions and helps you find a vaccine clinic if you are at risk.

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available to Children Older Than 6 Months
Over 900 locations across Los Angeles County are now vaccinating children ages 6 months and older. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com or VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish) to learn about locations, and schedules for clinics offering these and other COVID-19 vaccines.

Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Safe, effective and free – COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone age 5 and over, regardless of health insurance and immigration status, at hundreds of locations across L.A. County. Many of the vaccination sites are open late and on weekends. Some don’t require an appointment. Click here or visit VaccinateLACounty.com to find a location near you.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Free Rapid & PCR COVID Testing
Dates and times vary: Locations varyFree testing will be available by appointment only.
Presented by Total Testing Solutions

Free COVID-19 Vaccines, Food, Diapers, Wipes, and more!
By appointment only
To make an appointment, call (323) 789-4717.
Presented by The Children’s Collective – Family Source Center

LA Children’s Savings Account Program Information Sessions
Recorded on June 8
Learn about Opportunity LA, a children’s savings account program, available for current LAUSD first graders and how you can receive $25 to help your child start saving for college!
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs

Pregnant? Sign up for KPCC’s New Pregnancy Texting Service
KPCC and LAist have a new texting service that they are inviting pregnant people to help beta test. Get answers to some of your questions about pregnancy, birth and parent life. Text “heybb” to 73224 to sign up.

WIC Families Get Benefits at the Farmers’ Market
WIC families can get $30 to buy fruits and vegetables at WIC-certified Farmers’ Markets (limit one per family per year). Text “Farmers” to 91997 for more info or use this tool to find your nearest Farmers’ Market that accepts WIC.

Golden Bear Pass
CalWORKs families can now receive a complimentary 2022 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.

Discounted Internet Service Still Available
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps income-eligible households afford high-speed internet service. The program provides up to a $30 monthly discount per family. To learn more or apply, visit InternetForAllNow.org or call 866-425-2870.

LA County Library’s Annual Summer Discovery Program
Now – August 14
Log books you read, complete fun activities, and discover all the resources the Library has to offer. You can even win prizes, like books, and be entered into drawings along the way. Interested in participating? Sign up at LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery or pick up a paper version of the game and activity ideas at your local library.
Presented by LA County Library

Virtual Parent Workshops: How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexual Health
Tuesdays, Now – August 23, 10:00am – 11:00am Workshops take place almost every other Tuesday, with the next session talking about body image and boundaries. For details, email spa2@ph.lacounty.gov or WhittierWC@ph.lacounty.gov.
Presented by the Los Angeles County Public Health Community and Field Services Division Region 2, Antelope Valley Wellness Community, and Whittier Wellness Community

Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Now – August 30
Explore familiar stories, discover new favorites, and earn prizes for reading. For more information, call (562) 989-7323.
Presented by the Signal Hill Public Library

Marina Movie Nights
Most Saturdays, Now – September 24, 8:00pm: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
No tickets are required for entry.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors

LA County Parks & Recreation Splash Pads
Now – September 30, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Los Angeles County Parks and Rec offers 23 Splash Pads at parks across the county. These water play areas are specially designed for families with young children. Find one near you.

Webinar: Orientation for New Refugees and Asylees
Now – December 15, 6:00pm
Participants learn about available services, including information on refugee rights, and access to resources. Questions? Call (800) 593-8222.
Presented by the L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs

Monday, August 8

Webinar Series: The Growing Brain Basics
August 8, 15, 22, 29; 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Tuesday, August 9

Webinar: Addressing Stigma and Providing Care for People with Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder
August 9, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Parent-Child Relationship Programs at the Barnard Center

Virtual Training: Navigating Challenging Conversions Workshop Series: The How of Navigating Challenging Conversations
August 9, 10:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Summer Refresher Session: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Overview, Tools, and Interventions
August 9, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Black Mamas Glowing: Pregnancy Peer Support Group
August 9, 16, 23, & 30; 6:00pm – 7:30pm
This virtual peer support group is open to pregnant/postpartum people that self-identify as Black or pregnant/postpartum people that will birth a Black child. For more information about this virtual peer support group, click here. To register, email EBranch@iDreamNow.org.
Presented by iDREAM for Racial Health Equity and others

Wednesday, August 10

Learning to Breastfeed
August 10, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by Eisner Health

Thursday, August 11

Virtual Training: Introduction to Case Management
August 11 – 12, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Black Health Agenda: Part I: The Stakeholder Meeting
August 11, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by California Black Health Network

Webinar: Gearing Up for Back to School SY 2022-2023
August 11, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
With a focus on child nutrition and school meals
Presented by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)

Black Health Agenda: Part II: Breakout Discussions
August 11, 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Presented by California Black Health Network

Friday, August 12

11^th Annual Job and Career Fair
August 12, 9:00am – 1:00pm: Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA 91801
To register for this event, visit this webpage.
Presented by Asian American Economic Development Enterprises, Inc.

Khmer Hiking Group
August 12, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Various locations
To register, call Putheavy Hun at (562) 522-6399 or Jessica Dance at (562) 533-8242.
Presented by Families in Good Health and others

The Birth of Your Baby
August 12, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Eisner Health

Community Health & Resource Fair (Spanish)
August 12, 2:00pm – 4:30pm: Nickerson Gardens Gym, 11251 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and others

Saturday, August 13

Free Dental Clinic
August 13, 8:00am – 5:00pm: Children’s Dental Health Clinic
To schedule an appointment, contact Carrie Harcharik at 916-554-5923.
Presented by the Children’s Dental Association

Back to School and Food Distribution Event
August 13, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Banning Senior High School, 527 Lakme Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90744
Receive a FREE backpack and school supplies for children ages 3 and up. Students should be present. This event is free and open to the entire community! For more information, click here or call (877) 287-6290 or (213) 428-1457.
Presented by the L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center and others

Sunday, August 14

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference
August 14 – 18: Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC
Presented by ADvancing States