Upcoming Events for the Week of June 1st

June 1, 2026 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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June is:

Ongoing Opportunities (See upcoming events below.)

Specifically for Immigrant Families
(Also see our list of Support Resources for Immigrant Families in L.A. County for continually updated opportunities, resources, and upcoming events.)

Online Workshops: We Are One: Know Your Rights Friday Webinars (and in Spanish)
1^st and 3^rd Friday of the month, 9:00am – 10:30am
2^nd and 4^th Friday of the month, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Use this Zoom link to join. Spanish translation provided. See flyers in English and Spanish.
Presented by Los Angeles Unified School District
Know Your Rights: Pick up a Red Card
The L.A. County Department of Public Social Services is giving out “red cards” that list basic rights people have when dealing with ICE. Get these cards from a DPSS district office near you. More information: 800-593-8222 or OIA.LACounty.gov
Agents of Change Hotline to Help Move Immigration Hearings Online
USC law students launched a Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative aimed at supporting those at risk of detention by federal agents when attending court hearings in person. Through this initiative, trained volunteers help people file a Motion to Change Hearing Format so that their hearing can be conducted online. To get this assistance, call the Agents of Change hotline at 888-462-5211 or 213-787-6211.
Mobile Immigrant Services Program
Legal assistance and case management services for immigrant families across L.A. County. To request support, complete this form or text 213-314-1454.
Presented by Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Amanecer Community Counseling, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Long Beach Justice Fund
The Long Beach Justice Fund is a legal defense fund and program that provides legal help for low-income immigrants at risk of deportation that live or work in Long Beach. To find out who is eligible for this support and how to access services, click here.
Baldwin Park Emergency Relief Program
This program supports Baldwin Park residents facing financial hardship due to recent ICE activities. Contact 626-813-5245, ext. 564, for more information.
Presented by the City of Baldwin Park, in partnership with Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and others
Free Citizenship Clinics
By appointment only: Locations vary
Receive free assistance with the citizenship application and a fee waiver. To schedule an appointment, call 323-224-9077 (English and Spanish) or 323-616-5696 (Korean).
Presented by the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Free English Classes for Adults
The South Bay Literacy Council is hosting free English classes for community members. These classes help learners build skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for everyday life, work, and community engagement. To register, complete this interest form or call (310) 373-7003 (for English) and (424) 903-3106 (for Spanish).
Chinese-Language Mental Health Support Group
NAMI San Gabriel Valley’s peer-led support groups are for adults who have a loved one experiencing a mental health condition. If you speak and read Chinese/Mandarin and would like to be a facilitator, email Mary Chan.
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness — San Gabriel Valley
Free Groceries Delivery
Operation Healthy Hearts has a grocery delivery program. If you’re unable to leave your home and need groceries delivered, submit a request here.

Toy Loan Programs
Families can check out toys just like they do library books for their kids.
See a list of Toy Loan centers in L.A. County. For questions, call 833-8TY-LOAN, 323-986-2741 or 213-744-4344, or email toyloan@dpss.lacounty.gov.
Presented by L.A. County DPSS and others

CalWORKs Families Can Receive Up to Two Years of Free Child Care
As of July 1, 2025, CalWORKs cash aid customers may be eligible for up to 24 months of child care. See eligibility requirements and learn more here or call the Child Care Hotline at 877-244-5399.

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.

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

Stress and Wellness Survey for Teens
California teens ages of 12- to 17-years old are invited to take the Youth Mindful Awareness Program’s survey about their health and well-being. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and participants are eligible for a $10 gift card. Complete the survey here.

Join the LA County Youth Commission
The Youth Commission assists the Board of Supervisors in improving L.A. County’s youth-facing departments, programs, and policies. They are seeking applicants who are at least 18 years old and have lived experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, probation, kinship care, and adoption.

Become a DIY Workshop Instructor
LA County Parks and Recreation is looking for instructors to lead DIY workshops at LA County Parks. Could be a good money-making opportunity! Apply here.

Museums for All
Find free or discounted museum entry for CalFresh participants.

Job Opportunities for Young Adults and Youths from Eaton Fire Area
As part of this year’s Youth@Work initiative, the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity is providing a minimum of 500 job opportunities to youth ages 14–24 who lived in or were displaced from communities impacted by the January 2025 Eaton Fire. Eligible youth include those who resided in evacuation zones or areas under evacuation warnings during the emergency. Interested youth can fill out the Eaton Fire Youth@Work Form for youth to get started.

Share Your Early Intervention Story (also in Spanish)
The Infant Development Association of California wants to hear from parents raising young children with developmental delays or disabilities. The purpose is to help advocate for early intervention services.

LAUSD Meals for Students
About 600 schools are serving dinner to students Monday-Friday. See LAUSD.org/foodhelp for details and a list of schools and other food resources in the L.A. area or call their 24/7 hotline at 213-443-1300. Also see this LAist article.

LA County Parks Food Programs (Spanish and Chinese)
LA County Parks’ Youth, Teen and Senior Program is providing meals for teens and seniors (60+ years old) and snacks for youth who are 17 and under. Find participating parks here.

Kitchen to Capital Culinary Workforce Program by The SoLa Foundation
Through June 10
This hands-on program offers real kitchen training, career-building skills, and an introduction to entrepreneurship in the food industry as well as a $1,300 stipend upon completion.

Help Me Grow LA Is Hiring Family Partners
Help Me Grow LA is looking for parents to work part-time as Family Partners in the San Gabriel Valley and the South L.A. and southeastern L.A. areas. Family Partners are parents of children with special needs who work in Public Health Clinic’s Wellness Communities and other locations. Learn more.

Earn Cash Back Through the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project
The California Fruit & Vegetable (CF&V) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Pilot Project is back. Eligible CalFresh households will receive a dollar-for-dollar benefit match of up to $60 per month when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at any participating retailer or farmers’ market. Learn more at CalFresh F&V EBT Pilot Program.

AAIMM Compassion Response Fund for African American Families Impacted by Pregnancy-Related Loss
The Fund offers a monetary award to each eligible family to help address immediate needs during a period of grief and transition. Email questions to Nakeisha Robinson at nperkins-robinson2@ph.lacounty.gov. Apply here.

Apply for a No-Cost Sidewalk Vending Cart
As part of the Department of Economic Opportunity’s Sidewalk Vending Cart Program, eligible vendors can receive a California Health Code–compliant food cart at no cost. Apply here.

Youth@Work
Youth@Work provides LA County youth with paid work experience, employment training, and support services to help prepare for future career pathways. Los Angeles County residents ages 14 to 24 who have the right to work in the United States are eligible to apply.

Renters facing eviction in SPAs 3, 6, 7, and 8 may be eligible for this Renters Protection & Homeless Prevention (RPHP) Program
The Whole Child is currently accepting applications for the Renters Protection & Homeless Prevention program from families living in SPA 7 and some additional areas in SPAs 3, 6, and 8 who have received a 3-day notice. This program provides funds to cover overdue rent and provides support services to help individuals and families stay safely housed and prevent homelessness. Learn more and apply.

This Week’s Events

Monday, June 1

Save a Life: Hands-Only Sidewalk CPR
June 1, 10:00am – 2:00pm: LA General Courtyard Clinic Tower A, 2051 Merengo St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Presented by Los Angeles General Medical Center, American Heart Association, SideWalk-CPR LA County EMS System and many more

Webinar: Strategies for Successful Care Coordination between MCPs and WIC Agencies
June 1, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Presented by PHFE WIC

Tuesday, June 2

Virtual Training: Nurturing Parenting Program: Refresher III: Home Visitation/Supervised Visitation and Children’s Programming
June 2 (all day), 7:00am
Presented by Nurturing Parenting Program

Virtual Training: Touchpoints Training: The How of Child and Family Engagement
June 2 – 4, 7:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Small Children, Big Impact: What’s Working for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness, Session 3
June 2, 10:00am (session 4 will be June 16)
Presented by School House Connection

Virtual Training: Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution
June 2, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Webinar: Nourish from the Start: Ensuring Prenatal-to-Three Families Have the Food They Need to Thrive
June 2, 11:00am
Presented by National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

Webinar: Leaning Into Resistance
June 2, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Wednesday, June 3

Free Immigration Consultation and Education
June 3, TBA
Call 323-209-5971 to register and receive event details.
Presented by Jenesse Center, Inc.

Free DACA Renewal Workshop
June 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Compton (address will be provided upon registration)
Priority will be given to DACA recipients whose work permit will expire in the next 6 – 9 months.
Presented by The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)

Webinar: Affirming Care & Allyship in Social Services: Practical Strategies for Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Support
June 3, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Policy Perspectives: The May Revise, H.R. 1, and the Future of California’s Safety Net
June 3, 10:00am – 11:15am
Presented by the California Endowment

Webinar: Medi-Cal Doula Benefit for Home Visitors and Providers
June 3, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the African American Home Visiting Engagement Workgroup of the L.A. County Home Visiting Consortium and the Medi-Cal Doula Hub

Hiring Fair
June 3, 12:00pm – 3:00pm: BMO Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Presented by Legends Global

Pride in Our Stories: Using Lived Experience to Advocate, Connect, and Lead
June 3, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Part 3 of the 4-part series LGBTQ2IA+ Families: Parenting with Pride
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Thursday, June 4

29th Annual Conference Quality of Life for Families XXIX:Challenges in Perinatal Care from Pregnancy Through the 4th Trimester and the Imperative for Greater Inclusivity
June 4, 7:45am – 4:30pm: California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by PAC/LAC (Perinatal Advisory Council: Leadership, Advocacy, and Consultation)

Webinar: Leading Through Change
June 4, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Center

Webinar: State of the Safety Net: New Data on Children’s Access to Means-Tested Benefit Programs, State by State
June 4, 11:00am
Presented by National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

Webinar: How Can CalAIM Support Families with Babies in Medi-Cal?
June 4, 12:00pm
Presented by CPQCC and Children Now

Virtual Training: Substance Use and Misuse 101
June 4, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Friday, June 5

Virtual Conference: Together, Now: Reimagining Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Through a Two-Generational Lens
June 5, 7:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by The Perinatal-Infant Mental Health (PIM) Network and others

Your Voice Matters: IHSS Advocacy & Community Summit 2026
June 5, 9:00am – 3:00pm: California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Personal Assistance Services Council

Webinar: Supporting Families Through Perinatal Loss: Practical Guidance for Community Providers
June 5, 10:00am
Part of the Provider Webinar Series from RTZ Hope and Jane’s Room
Presented by Return to Zero HOPE

Webinar: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-babies: Indigenous Beats, Indigenous Songs: The Connection Between Music and Early Learning and Development, Part II
June 5, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Free Family Movie Night (Screening of Encanto)
June 5, 8:00pm: Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 (on the beach)
No tickets are required, but please RSVP to be notified of any changes. See all upcoming movies and details here.
Presented by L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors

Saturday, June 6

Virtual Support: The ClassWomb: A 6-Month Holistic Experience for Black Pregnant & Postpartum Mothers in South LA
June 6 – December 5, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Spirit Fruit Root

Super Saturday Information Session for Summer Internship Opportunities
June 6, 10:00am: 1773 E. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Presented by LAYOM Watts

Seminario Virtual: Taller para propietarios en áreas no incorporadas del Condado de LA
6 de Junio, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presentado por Housing Rights Center

Dad’s Day Out: A Black Fatherhood Community Day
June 6, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Stevenson Park, 17400 Lysander Dr., Carson, CA 90746
Presented by AAIMM Fatherhood/Family Centered Models of Care Workgroup

Sunday, June 7

LATINAFest 2026 UNSTOPPABLE: A Celebration of All Things Latina!
June 7, 11:00am – 6:00pm: Jesse Brewer Jr. Park, Vermont & Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Presented by LATINAFest