Upcoming Events for the Week of June 29
NOTE: Most in-person events have been moved to an online format, postponed, or cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re making updates as we learn about them, but we recommend contacting organizers before registering for in-person events.
For updated information and resources for home visitors, visit our COVID-19 page. From all of us at LABBN, we wish you and yours good health during these challenging times.
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 list that we update weekly. Do you have something for us to include? Email snish@labestbabies.org. And stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
Events Happening Throughout June
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Online COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Support Groups
Every Monday, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Every Tuesday, 11:00am – 12:30pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Every Wednesday (Spanish), 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Every Thursday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pm
These social support groups offer a space for continued connection during these times of increased isolation. These are not psychotherapy groups, but the therapists facilitate the groups to offer structure and support.
Presented by The Relational Center
Webinar: Caring for the Breastfeeding Dyad and Yourself During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Every Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
This weekly webinar was created as a safe place for lactation professionals to gather. There will be a new speaker/topic each week to provide current information on guidelines and recommendations.
Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
Mindful Aging: Supporting Each Other through the Season of the Coronavirus
April – June 2020 (Every Wednesday), 10:15am – 11:45am
Presented by InsightLA Meditation
NOW VIRTUAL: The Black Daddy Dialogues (Social Support Group)
Every 2nd Saturday, 10:30am – 12:00pm
For more information, email LeHenry Solomon at fathersforabrighterfuture@gmail.com or call (424) 223-2133
Presented by South Los Angeles/South Bay African American Infant & Maternal Mortality Community Action Team
Monday, June 29
Virtual Training: Self-Care: Essential For These Unexpected Times
June 29, 9:00am – 10:30am
To join via Zoom, meeting ID: 895 2835 4801 and password: 155728
Presented by Best Start Compton/East Compton
Virtual Course: IAS-USA Virtual Update on HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy, New ART Drugs, Strategies, and the Intersection of COVID-19 and HIV
June 29, 10:00am – 3:15pm
Presented by the International Antiviral Society-USA
Tuesday, June 30
Facebook Live: Q&A Food Insecurity, Inequality and COVID-19
June 30, 9:00am
Watch on Facebook or The Forum Website
Presented by The World and 89.7 WGBH Boston Public Radio
Webinar: HIV 101: Fundamentals of HIV Infection and Applications of Antiretroviral Therapy
June 30, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the International Antiviral Society-USA
Virtual Training: Diabetes During Pregnancy Training
June 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm
This training is curated for CPSP providers, however, all are welcome to join the training.
Presented by the Los Angeles County Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)
Wednesday, July 1
Webinar: Managing Employees Who Are Stretched to the Max
July 1, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County
Webinar: 2020 Healthy Snack Day Kick-Off
July 1, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by CalFresh Healthy Living
Thursday, July 2
No events listed
Friday, July 3
No events listed
Saturday, July 4
No events listed
Sunday, July 5
No events listed