Upcoming Events for the Week of January 29th

January 29, 2024 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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Ongoing Opportunities

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

Help Me Grow LA Call Center Is Open: 833-903-3972
Family Partners are taking calls to assist families in L.A. County who have children with special needs or developmental concerns. Learn more about Help Me Grow LA at HelpMeGrowLA.org.

Guaranteed Basic Income Program for South L.A. Pregnant Women and Mothers With Children Ages 0-2
Applications accepted until February 4
This program gives moms $500 per month for at least 2 years, with no strings attached. In-person application assistance is available. See the January and February calendars for information on application assistance workshops. Learn more about the program here.
Presented by Rising Communities and others

Help Me Grow LA Is Hiring Parents
Part-time Family Partner positions are available for parents in SPAs 1, 3, and 7. Family Partners help other parents navigate the system by giving practical advice and resources. They also advocate for improvements in their local communities. Here’s the link to apply, and here’s a flyer with details.

Free Vaccine Clinics at Your Local Library
Stay healthy – get a flu vaccination and the updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested from those who are insured. See when this is offered at your local library branch.
Presented by LA County Department of Public Health and LA County Library

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.

Inglewood Oil Field Communities Health Impact Survey
If you live 1.5 miles of the Inglewood Oil Field, participate in a survey to understand the health impacts on residents that live near it. The survey is confidential and voluntary. For more information contact Ms. Ha Luong at (310) 957-9209 or email haluong97@g.ucla.edu
Presented by LA Public Health and UCLA

Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) Winter Shelter Program
Open Until March 31, 2024
Are you in need of shelter? Call the Winter Shelter Hotline at 800-548-6047 or visit LAHSA.org/winter-shelter to find a shelter near you.
Presented by LAHSA

Medi-Cal’s Medically Tailored Meal Program (MTM)
This program delivers groceries and meals to patients’ homes to help them meet nutritional needs and sustain healthy eating habits. This program provides services for up to 12 weeks. Eligibility and qualifications vary based on health care plan. Go here to learn how to access services.
Presented by Maternal and Child Health Access

LAUSD Is Offering 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)

L.A. County Mortgage Relief Program for Landlords in High-Need Areas
Qualified applicants can receive up to $30,000 to eliminate outstanding mortgage or utility debt that was caused by the pandemic.

Full Spectrum Child Care
Provides parents and caregivers educational and behavioral support services for children impacted by autism and related disorders. They provide services to meet the child’s needs through individualized programs and comfort.

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

United to House Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program
The City of Los Angeles has created a new rental assistance program funded through the United to House Los Angeles (ULA) measure to assist low-income residential renters who are at risk of homelessness due to unpaid rent as a result of COVID-19 or other financial hardship. To be eligible, a household must be obligated to pay rent on a residential dwelling and meet the requirements. Click here for more details.

Parents and Families of Children Ages 0-8 living in LA County, Make Your Voice Count! (Spanish)
Register to join Families Together for Kids in LA County to share your experiences and opinions through online surveys that can improve the future of all children in LA County. Each survey will give you the opportunity to receive a $5 gift card for your participation.
Presented by First 5 LA

Apply to Be a Bus Driver with LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
LAUSD is hiring light bus drivers. Qualified applicants must have a HS diploma / GED, 6+ months of paid experience in 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, and a valid CA school bus driver certificate. Visit the LAUSD jobs website here for additional information.

CalFresh Benefits Market Match
Use the CalFresh Market Match program at your neighborhood farmers’ market to maximize your CalFresh rewards. When you use your EBT card at a farmers’ market to receive CalFresh benefits worth $15, you will also receive $15.

Get Help with Southern California Edison – Energy Saving Assistance Program
Southern California Edison’s Energy Savings Assistance program helps cover the cost of new energy-efficient appliances. The program is available to homeowners and renters if income qualifications are met.
Presented by Southern California Edison

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.

Metrolink’s Low-Income Fare Discount Program
Metrolink’s new low-income fare discount program offers a 50% discount on ANY Metrolink ticket or pass for riders with a valid California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Learn more here.

Help Paying for DWP Energy and Water Bills
There’s up to $15,000 in tax-free utility bill assistance available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) per eligible households. There is no impact on other benefits or public charge determinations. Learn how to apply at Help Is On the Way (ladwp.com). Non-DWP customers can use this search feature to contact a local LIHEAP agency for more information.

Consumer Relief for Natural Gas Bills
Various resources are available to assist income-qualified customers with high gas bills. Learn more here.
Presented by SoCalGas

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

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.

Pregnant? Sign up for LAist’s Pregnancy Texting Service
Get answers to your questions about pregnancy, birth and parenting. Text “heybb” to 73224 to sign up.

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

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 benefits here.

Teen Parent Prosper Program
Pregnant or parenting teens living in the City of Los Angeles are eligible for this 800-hour paid internship program. The opportunity is limited to the first 40 eligible applicants. Apply here or contact Claudia Castillo at (213) 808-8652 or Claudia.Castillo@lacity.org for more information.
Presented by the City of Los Angeles’ Community Investment for Families Department and others

Registration Open for Fall Classes and Activities at LA County Parks
Whether you’re taking up a new hobby, learning a new skill or being more active, LA County Parks invites you to join a fall class! They are offering a variety of in-person and virtual classes to help you get active, stay healthy, and enjoy a new hobby. From yoga and sports to music and arts, there is a class for everyone! Check out their fall classes and register for an activity at reservations.lacounty.gov.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation

Free Snacks for Kids at L.A. County Parks
September 5 – May 24, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Children and youth ages 18 and under receive a “grab and go” nutritious snack that includes vegetables, fruits, seeds, and healthy dairy products like milk, string cheese and yogurt, at 47 locations. This free nutrition program will run for a total of 34 weeks. Go here to see dates and locations.

Youth at Work
Are you age 14-24 and looking for a job? You can earn money while learning valuable life and work skills. This program provides access to paid work-based learning, work readiness, personal enrichment training, academic and career development, and advanced career services. Apply here.
Presented by Youth@Work

LA County Library & LA County Library Foundation Partner with Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu
Uchenna Nwosu is partnering with the Library and LA County Library Foundation to fund a My Brother’s Keeper Peer Advocate position at Carson Library for the next three years. If you are interested and want to make an impact in the Carson community you can learn more about the MBK Peer Advocate position and complete an interest form 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

Funding Opportunities: Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Care Grant
There are multiple programs with separate funding available. Program Area 38 (“Mommy Support”) and Program Area 41 (“Mommy Mentors”) may be of particular interest. See links to all applications and recordings of the Application Walk-Through webinar. Application deadline: January 5, 2024, 5:00pm
Presented by the Amity Foundation and the LA County Justice Care and Opportunities Dept.

Facility Fee Waivers for Child Care Providers for Infant & Toddler Spaces (Spanish)
The L.A. County Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education (OAECE), in partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is offering facility fee waivers for renovation or construction projects for child care facilities that need plan reviews and/or permits.
Presented by OAECE and others

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 agencies in 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.

Are you a mandated reporter in L.A. County? This survey is for you!
The Los Angeles County Mandated Supporting Initiative, in partnership with Evident Change and Casey Family Programs, launched this survey to better understand the experiences and perceptions of mandated reporters in L.A. County. Survey results will be used to inform policy and practice recommendations, processes to link families in need to community-based resources, and the development of the Los Angeles County Community Response Guide—a web-based decision support tool for mandated reporters. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and will be open for responses until February 12, 2024.

Caring Families: The Future Is Now: Designing a Support Plan for Your Adult Child or Family Member (6-Week Series)
Begins January, Various Time & Dates
Class series for parents and caregivers of an adult family member with developmental disabilities.
Presented by Caring Families

Free Art Classes at Florence Library
Through May 20, Varies: Florence Library, 7807 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Registration is required due to limited space.
Presented by Project Art LA

Monday, January 29

Virtual Workshop: Navigating Safe Spaces: A Journey of Belonging
January 29, 11:00am – 1:00pm
This workshop is part of the 2024 NYC Child Trafficking Prevention Conference.
Presented by the NYC Administration for Childrens Services, Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy

Virtual Workshop: Understanding Depression and Building Resilience
January 29, 12:00pm
Presented by The MLK Healing Center

Tuesday, January 30

Virtual Workshop: NYC’s Child Welfare Trafficking Policy and Screening Children for Sex Trafficking in ACS’ Child Trafficking Database (CTDB)
January 30, 7:00am – 10:00am
This workshop is part of the 2024 NYC Child Trafficking Prevention Conference.
Presented by the NYC Administration for Childrens Services, Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy

Virtual Training: Performance Management
January 30, 9:00am – 11:30am
Presented by CalTrin

Webinar: A Narrative Review of the Role of PQCs in Promoting Birth Racial Equity
January 30, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Perinatal Quality Improvement

Virtual Event: Caring Conversations: SSI Benefits and Work
January 30, 10:00am
Presented by Caring Futures: The Arc of California

Webinar: Call to Action on Breastfeeding: Connect to Local Communities, Hospital Taskforces, & National Projects
January 30, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Webinar: State Leadership and Policy Action to Advance Early Relational Health
January 30, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Nurture Connection

Virtual Event: Decreasing Child Welfare Involvement Through Housing Supports: An Evaluation of Bringing Families Home
January 30, 1:00pm
Presented by CalTrin

Wednesday, January 31

Virtual Workshop: Sextortion – The Global Pandemic
January 31, 7:00am – 9:00am
This workshop is part of the 2024 NYC Child Trafficking Prevention Conference.
Presented by the NYC Administration for Childrens Services, Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy

Virtual Training: Paternal Perinatal Mental Health Training
January 31, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Love, Dad

2^nd District Food Distribution
January 31, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Earvin Magic Johnson Park, 905 E. El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90059
Presented by Office of Holly J. Mitchell

Workshop: Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Reparenting Our Inner Children in Work and Life (Session 1)
January 31, 9:30am – 12:00pm: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Latinx Parenting

Virtual Workshop: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Awareness: What You Need to Know
January 31, 10:00am – 1:00pm
This workshop is part of the 2024 NYC Child Trafficking Prevention Conference.
Presented by the NYC Administration for Childrens Services, Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy

Virtual Training: What To Know About Requesting Replacement of Stolen Cal Fresh Funds
January 31, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by BAILA Network

Webinar: Collaborative Pathways: Partnering with Families to Support and Advocate for Best Practices in Multilingual Literacy Development (Spanish)
January 31, 11:00am
Hear from parents who participated in a pilot course designed to promote multilingual literacy and learn how to become involved in the next phase of the project.
Presented by Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, CORE Learning, and UnboundEd

Monthly Pregnancy Resource Event for Expecting Moms(Spanish)
January 31, 11:00am – 12:30pm: Adventist Health White Memorial Medical Center, Labor and Delivery Entrance, 1720 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033
To register, click here. For more information, please contact Victoria at (323) 250-2694.
Presented by the Welcome Baby program at Adventist Health White Memorial Medical Center

Webinar: Lessons Learned from Breastfeeding Recognition Programs
January 31, 10:00am
Presented by NAPSACC

Webinar: Giving Children a Stronger Start in Life: A Transformational Behavior Change Campaign
January 31, 10:00am
Presented by First 5 California

Webinar: ‘Dangerous Deliveries’: The Spread of America’s Maternity Care Deserts
January 31, 11:00am
Presented by USC Annenberg Center of Health Journalism

Webinar: Collaborative Pathways: Partnering with Families to Support and Advocate for Best Practices in Multilingual Literacy Development (Spanish)
January 31, 11:00am
Hear from parents who participated in a pilot course designed to promote multilingual literacy, discover the impact of the course, and learn how to become involved in the next phase of the project.
Presented by Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, CORE Learning, and UnboundEd

Virtual Session: The Gift of Gratitude
January 31, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Part of the New Year, New You! Series.
Presented by California Hospital Medical Center

Workshop: Being in Alignment the Principles of Decolonization and Nonviolence with the Children and Adults (Session 2)
January 31, 1:00pm – 3:30pm: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Latinx Parenting

Hybrid Event: National Home Visiting Summit
January 31 – February 2: Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington DC, 20001
Presented by Start Early

Virtual Training: Critical Competencies for Infant – Toddler Educators Coaching Program
January 31 – March 6, Varies
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Thursday, February 1

Virtual Training: Life Raft for Kids: CalAIM’s Potential to Address Unmet Needs for Children & Youth
February 1, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by CalTrin

Home Today, Home Tomorrow: The Housing Preservation Ecosystem: Part 1
February 1, 10:30am – 12:00: Northern California Grantmakers Office, 160 Spear St., Suite 360, San Francisco, CA 94105
To learn about the second event in this series, click here.
Presented by Northern California Grantmakers

Webinar: Taking a Fresh Look at Summer Meals
February 1, 12:00pm
Presented by Food Research & Action Center

Webinar: Teacher Time Series: Plan, Observe, Tinker, and Teach with Infants and Toddlers
February 1, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Friday, February 2

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

Saturday, February 3

8^th Annual Women’s Heart Fair
February 3, 9:00am – 12:00pm: AVMC Community Resource Center (next to City of Hope), 44151 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Presented by Antelope Valley Medical Center

Supporting Healthy Speech Development Workshop
February 3, 10:30am: Los Altos Library, 5614 E Britton Dr, Long Beach, CA 90815
Presented by City of Long Beach

Family Math Workshops
February 3 & March 9, 11:00am – 12:00pm: 11833 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by PBS SoCal & Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Theology in the Hood presents the Iconic Author, Viola “Mother” Fletcher
February 3, 12:30pm – 3:00pm: The Beehive, 1000 East 60th Street Los Angeles, CA 90001
Presented by Los Angeles Metro Churches

Mental Health Workshop
February 3, 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Estrella Park, 1968 Estrella Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Presented by Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust

Sunday, February 4

Black History Month Bash
February 4, 2:00pm – 5:00pm: 1323 N. La Brea Ave. Inglewood, CA 90302
Presented by IRTH Team