Upcoming Events for the Week of June 8th

June 8, 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:

Do you have something for us to include? Email info@labestbabies.org. And stay in touch with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

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Ongoing Opportunities (See upcoming events below.)

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

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.

STAR Tutoring
June 9 – August 6
Held at select L.A. County Library locations, this free group tutoring program helps young students improve their reading and math skills. All tutoring takes place at the library, and all materials are provided. Sign up here.

Free Lunch at the Library
June 15 – August 7, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This summer, kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy FREE lunch at participating LA County Library locations. Meals will be served most weekdays at noon and are first come, first served. See

2025 Los Angeles Fires Research Study
Researchers from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign and the Climate Mental Health Network are seeking to better understand how the 2025 L.A. wildfires have affected students, families, and educators, and how schools and communities can support emotional wellbeing and recovery during and after disasters. Participants will receive a $50 Visa gift card for completing the study. Take the eligibility survey here.

This Week’s Events

Monday, June 8

Webinar: Engaging Pregnant People Experiencing Homelessness
June 8, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Early Head Start Conference
June 8 – 11, TBA: Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92614
Presented by Head Start WEST

Tuesday, June 9

Virtual Training: Learning Lab: Motivational Interviewing
June 9, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Webinar: Navigating Communication & Conflict in the Workplace
June 9, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by California Training Institute

Tuesday Giveaway
June 9, 10:00am – 2:00pm: 311 E. Ave K-4, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by TimeList

Webinar: Research Transformation Through Parent Co-Design: How Parent Partnership Is Shaping Our Research Methods, Results, and Interpretation
June 9, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Nurture Connection

Free Cellphones (Telefonos Gratis)
June 9, 2:00pm – 4:00pm:
Presented by My New House Community Care Center

Wednesday, June 10

Virtual Training: Infant-Family Mental Health for Medically Fragile Infants and Young Children
June 10, 8:30am – 12:45pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Virtual Training: Learning Lab: Trauma-Informed Care
June 10, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Webinar: Connecting With Families Using Their Child’s Behavior as Language
June 10, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Cultural Awareness and Diabetes Care in the Latina Population
June 10, 10:30am
Presented by California State University of Northridge and California Department of Public Health

Webinar: Awareness to Action: Practical Strategies for Depression Screening in Farmworker Communities
June 10, 11:00am
Presented by Outreach Partners and Community Health Centers of the Central Coast

Virtual Training: High Risk NBO Level 1 Training (June 2026)
June 10 – 14, Wednesdays, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Explore Mind Matters 2.0: A Map for Thriving
June 10, 1:00pm
Presented by The Dibble Institute

Virtual Training: Self-Care Session
June 10 & 24, 3:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Thursday, June 11

Webinar: Maternal Mental Health
June 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW

Job Resource Fair
June 11, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Compton College, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221
Presented by St. Johns Community Health

Webinar: NAMI Ask the Expert: Ask Dr. Ken
June 11, 1:00pm
Presented by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Virtual Training: Learning Lab: Harm Reduction
June 11, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Webinar: Hope 101
June 11, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented California Training Institute

Virtual Training: Trauma-Informed De-escalation
June 11, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Movie Screening: “Imperfect Mothers Club”
June 11, 5:00pm – 7:30pm: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5531 Middleton St., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Doula Mingle
June 11, 6:00pm – 8:30pm: Culver City/West Adams – Register for exact location
Presented by Los Angeles County Medi-Cal Doula HUB

Friday, June 12

Resource Fair
June 12, 10:00am – 1:00pm: 7625 Harriman Way, Downey, CA 90242
Presented by First Day

The Ford Community Engagement Session
June 12, 3:00pm – 5:00pm: The Ford Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Presented by The Ford

Free Family Movie Night (Screening of Smurfs)
June 12, 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 13

Lennox Health Fair (Feria de Salud En Lennox)
June 13, 9:00am – 2:00pm: Lennox Middle School, 11033 Budford Ave., Lennox, CA 90304
Presented by UCLA – LMSA

Community Care Day
June 13, 10:30am – 1:00pm: Human Services Building, 1651 W. 162^nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
Presented by City of Gardena

Juneteenth Resource Fair + Food Giveaway
June 13, 10:00am – 1:00pm: 915 W. Manchester Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044
Presented by The Children’s Collective Inc.

Pitstop With Pop Family Time Event 2026
June 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm: Grace Long Beach, 3601 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
Presented by the LA County Department of Children and Family Services SC

Save the Date: Juneteenth 6^th Annual Celebration & Resource Fair
June 13, 12:00pm – 4:00pm: George Washington Carver Park, 1400 E. 118^th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by the Office of L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Sunday, June 14

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