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Upcoming Events for the Week of January 30th

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 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

Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Programs at the YMCA help children (0-5 years) develop the physical, verbal, and social skills they need to be school-ready. Caregivers learn how children develop and how to encourage skill building at home. See flyers in English and in Spanish. YMCA’s offering ELR program:

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 LosAngeles
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

The 2022 – 2023 Winter Shelter Program Now Open in L.A. County
Available through March 31
New flexible Augmented Winter Shelter Program provides motel vouchers to protect the unhoused from inclement weather.
Presented by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

RAPID Survey for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children
Now – January 30
Parents and child care providers of young children (under 6 years old) are invited to participate in a 10-minute survey about the needs and well-being of family households. All who participate will be eligible to receive a gift card. To take the parent survey, click here. To take the provider survey, click here.
Presented by the RAPID survey team at Stanford University and Abriendo Puertas Opening Doors

Free Snack Program at LA County Parks
Now – May 19, Monday – Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Various parks throughout L.A. County
Presented by L.A. County Parks & Recreation

Every Body Plays
Now – May 26 (Monday – Friday), 2:30pm – 5:30pm: Various parks throughout L.A. County
Free activities overseen by L.A. County Parks staff.
Presented by L.A. County Parks & Recreation

Early Learning Readiness: Free Child & Caregiver Class (Spanish)
Now – June, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Southeast Rio Vista YMCA, 4801 E. 58th St., Maywood, CA 90270
To register or for more information, call Youth Director Andrea at (323) 588-2256.
Presented by Southeast Rio Vista YMCA

Virtual Meet-ups: New Dads Connect Group
Starting September, weekly, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
To learn more, contact newdadsconnect@jfsla.org or call (213) 332-3421.
Presented by Jewish Family Service LA

Virtual Training: Tools for Wellbeing
January 10 – 31, Tuesdays, 11:00am – 11:45am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Monday, January 30

We don’t know of any events happening today.

Tuesday, January 31

Virtual Training: Typical and Atypical Development (Birth through Five) Online Training
January 31, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Addressing Partner Inflicted Brain Injuries With a Health Equity Lens
January 31, 10:00am
This webinar will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.
Presented by National Center for Farmworker Health and Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation

Virtual Training: Facilitating the Touchpoints Parenting Program
January 31 – February 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am – 2:00pm
This 22-hour virtual training teaches participants how to deliver the Touchpoints Parenting Program in their setting.
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: NICU Grand Rounds & Leading Practice Workshop: Anticipation and Anxiety: Providing Support Through the Antepartum Journey
January 31, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Presented by March of Dimes

Wednesday, February 1

28–Day Anti-Racism Challenge
February 1 – 28
When you register, you will receive a daily email with links to each day’s challenge activities. EVERYONE is invited to join the challenge!
Presented by The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement

Virtual Conference: National Substance Use Disorder Summit
February 1, 8:00am – 2:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Community of Practice: Person – Centered Care
February 1, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Create an account to get added to the waitlist
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Training: Speech and Language Development & Communication Supports
February 1, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by LACOE’s Head Start and Early Learning Division

Virtual Event: L.A. County Community Pedestrian Plans Workshop
February 1, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Public Health and Step by Step Los Angeles County

Virtual Training: Critical Competencies for Infant – Toddler Educators Coaching Program
February 1 – March 7, Varies
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Thursday, February 2

Child Development Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
February 2, 9:30am – 11:00am
This is offered monthly. See additional dates below and here.
Presented by Help Me Grow LA and others

Virtual Meeting: Regional Breastfeeding Consortium Community Meeting
February 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeeedLA and others

Webinar: Addressing Food Insecurity: A Community Driven Approach
February 2, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by FindHelp

Webinar: The Critical Role of Dads: Exploring the Benefits of Father-Friendly Pediatric Care
February 2, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by Center for Health Care Strategies

Webinar: Doulas and Perinatal Community Health Workers in Medicaid Learning Series
February 2 – July 13, monthly, 12:00pm
Presented by The Institute for Medicaid Innovation and Every Mother Counts

Friday, February 3

Virtual Training: Writing for Understanding
February 3, 10, & 17, 8:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Clear Language Lab

Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Team-Based Care to Improve Maternity Outcomes: Medicine and Midwifery as Partners in Care
February 3, 12:00pm
Presented by California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative

Saturday, February 4

East Rancho Dominguez Pedestrian Plan Community Workshop
February 4, 10:00am – 11:30am: Belvedere Park, 4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Public Health and Step by Step Los Angeles County

Sunday, February 5

We don’t know of any events happening today.

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