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Upcoming Events for the Week of January 16th

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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!

January is:

Ongoing Opportunities

Request FREE COVID-19 Home Antigen Tests to Distribute in the Community You Serve
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is distributing FREE home antigen COVID-19 test kits to community agencies within high-need communities to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. If your agency is interested in distributing these in the community, please submit your request online using this link.

Podcast: DMH UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership
Lots of episodes on interesting and useful topics for home visitors – available on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. In partnership with the L.A. County Department of Mental Health, the Public Mental Health Partnership at UCLA “aims to realize a vision for excellence in care for vulnerable populations that incorporates typically marginalized perspectives and builds capacity to foster health equity.” Visit pmhp.ucla.edu to learn more.

Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Safe, effective and free – COVID-19 vaccines are widely available (even for babies who are at least 6 months old), regardless of health insurance and immigration status. There are hundreds of vaccination sites across L.A. County, and many are open late and on weekends with no appointment required. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com to find a location near you. See the CDC’s page on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Test to Treat COVID-19 Program
Get free same-day testing and free antiviral medication across LA County sites. Click here, call 211, or text 844-833-1334 to find a free county testing location.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Join the Antelope Valley Birth Work Worker Pipeline!
Complete the brief interest form to be contacted with available workforce development and opportunities.
Presented by Black Infants and Families Los Angeles

USC School of Early Childhood Education is Now Enrolling
The program is open to children ages 0-5 and pregnant people. There are options for Early Head Start, Head Start and State preschool. Call (213) 743-2466 to learn more.

¡Más Fresco! More Fresh Program for CalFresh Households
CalFresh recipients can enroll in this program to earn up to $100 per month when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables with their CalFresh benefits at a participating Northgate González Market. Learn more here.

Discounted Internet Access: Affordable Connectivity Program
Run by the Federal Communications Commission, this program reduces the cost of internet for families with a limited income. See if you qualify here.

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.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This program assists families with energy costs. They provide federally-funded assistance in managing costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and energy-related minor home repairs. Eligibility for LIHEAP services can vary depending on income, household size, place of residence, and other factors. To apply for LIHEAP services and to inquire about the type of assistance available in your area, please use the search feature to contact your local LIHEAP agency for more information.

UCLA Breastfeeding Study: Seeking Interview Participants
Get a $75 gift card for doing a 45- to 60-minute phone/zoom interview about breastfeeding. Must be pregnant or have recently given birth and identify as Asian American, Black or African American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Select a time to do the interview here. Contact ajscheitler@ucla.edu if you have questions.
Study conducted by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

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.

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.

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.

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.

Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program
This 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

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 Los Angeles
Affordable Connectivity Program

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

Golden Bear Pass
CalWORKs families can receive a complimentary 2023 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

Fall at LA County Parks
Free and paid programs for youth and families, including sports clinics, nature exploration, swimming, and more. Some require pre-registration using this reservation system.
Presented by L.A. County Parks & Recreation

Monday, January 16

King Day 2023 at California African American Museum
January 16, 10:00am – 5:00pm: California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Festivities will include a performance by the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, the King Study Group, family activities, crafts, food trucks, and more.
Presented by California African American Museum

Drumming For Your Life: Reading and Rhythm Program
January 16 – February 22 (Mondays & Wednesdays), 5:30pm – 6:30pm
For grades pre-K and up. For questions, contact Armen Ter-Barsegyan at ater-barsegyan2@ph.lacounty.gov or (213) 288-8715.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Public Health and others

Tuesday, January 17

Virtual Training: Introduction to the Department of Mental Health Infancy, Childhood, and Relationship Enrichment (ICARE) Training
January 17, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Social-Emotional Development and Understanding Behavior
January 17, 10:00am – 11:30am
Part of the Growing Brain Basic Webinar Series
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Virtual Event: Say Ah! Symposium: Racism & Health Literacy
January 17 – 19, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Health Literacy Solutions Center

Virtual Training Community of Practice: Promoting Productive Roles
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, and June 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Access code required. Please email pmhp@mednet.ucla.edu to confirm you are part of a FSP team prior to registering. Attendees must commit to all 6 sessions.
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Drumming For Your Life: Reading and Rhythm Program
January 17 – February 23 (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 4:30pm – 5:30pm
For grades pre-K and up. For questions, contact Armen Ter-Barsegyan at ater-barsegyan2@ph.lacounty.gov or (213) 288-8715.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Public Health and others

Wednesday, January 18

Virtual Training: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy as a Tool on the Tool Belt to Address Population Mental Health
January 18, 9:00am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center   

Virtual Training: Pediatric Sleep Interventions for Children Birth to Five
January 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by LA County DMH SPA5

Webinar: Advancing Trauma- and Resilience-Informed Health Care Systems: Early Lessons from Denver Health
January 18, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Center for Health Care Strategies

Virtual Training: Getting Back in Sync: Returning to the Foundation of Social-Emotional Well-Being of Infants and Toddlers
January 18, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Virtual Training: Cultivating Community Leadership and Power within Ecosystems for Safety
January 18, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Prevent Connect and Prevention Institute

Webinar: Health Centers and Patient Violence Prevention / Centros de Salud y Prevención de la Violencia del Paciente
January 18, 11:00amThis webinar will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.Presented byNational Center for Farmworker Health and Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation

Webinar: Empower Moms During Home Visits
January 18, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting

Happy Hour with Guest Speaker Valerie Gilpeer, an Advocate for Families Affected by Autism and Other Neurological Disorders
January 18, 5:30pm
To register for the event, click here.
Presented by TIGER

Thursday, January 19

Webinar: Supporting Providers of Color in the Pediatric Workforce: Practices to Diversify the Workforce and Improve Retention
January 19, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by the Center for Health Care Strategies

Child Development Classes for Parents and Caregivers (Spanish)
January 19, 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by Community Resource Center

Webinar: Individual & Collective Well-Being Among School Staff, Educators & Administrators Series
January 19, 3:30pm
Presented by Alliance for a Healthier Generation and others.

Friday, January 20

Promoting Community Financial Resilience for Life & Wellness: C-LIFE: COVID’s Long-Term Impact on Financial Excellence
January 20, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by UCLA and Healthy African American Families (HAAF)

¿Cómo elegir el asiento de seguridad más adecuado para sus niños? Taller sober asientos de seguridad
January 20, 9:30am – 11:30am: Antelope Valley Wellness Community Center, Wellness Community Room, 335-B East Ave K-6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Public Health and others

Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat? No-Cost Car Seat Safety Workshop
January 20, 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Antelope Valley Wellness Community Center, Wellness Community Room, 335-B East Ave K-6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Public Health and others

Saturday, January 21

Willowbrook/West Rancho Dominguez Pedestrian Plan Community Workshop
January 21, 10:00am – 11:30am: Athens Park, 12603 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90061
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Public Health and Step by Step Los Angeles County

The Learning Rights Law Center TIGER Program
Starts January 21
Enroll in this free TIGER curriculum that explores the intersection between disability rights, educational rights and justice. Enrollment open now for new, existing and previous parents.
Presented by Learning Rights Law Center

Center South’s 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
January 21, 12:00pm – 4:00pm, LA LGBT Center – South, 2313 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Presented by LA LGBTQ Center – South

Sunday, January 22

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

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