Upcoming Events for the Week of May 12th

May 12, 2025 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

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.

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

Apply to Be a Bus Driver or Mechanic With LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
View qualifications and details at LAUSDJobs.org.

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.

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

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.

Golden Bear Pass
CalWORKs families can receive a complimentary 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

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

Participate in Research Study on Breast Milk
The Lundquist Institute is conducting a breast milk research study. Participants (who are currently breastfeeding) will conduct a 4-hour study visit and will receive a $100 gift card. Learn more here or contact MacKenzie Cervantes at breastmilk@lundquist.org or 310-974-9538.

The California Abundant Birth Project
This guaranteed income program will provide monthly cash assistance for people who are 8-27 weeks pregnant and at a higher risk of preterm birth.

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 approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants are eligible for a $10 gift card. Complete the survey here.

Clothing Assistance Program
The National Council of Jewish Women LA’s Clothing Assistance Program supports individuals and families living under or near the poverty line by providing gift cards that can be redeemed for clothing, shoes, and accessories. Gift cards can be used at any of their seven Council Shops.

Seeking Black/African American or Latina/Latinx Birthing People with Physical Disabilities to Participant in a Study
Black people and Latinxs/Latinas with physical disabilities have unique experiences during pregnancy. To learn about these unique experiences, Brandeis University is conducting a study to better understand how race and disability can affect pregnancy. If you are Black/African American and/or Latinx/Latina or Hispanic, have a physical disability, and have given birth in the last ten years, they’d like to interview you. Participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
To participate, email Janelle Mills at pregnancystudy@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-3928.

Los Angeles Rental Housing Habitability Program
In November, Los Angeles County started a new proactive rental housing inspection program called the Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) in the unincorporated areas of the County. The goal of RHHP is to ensure that rental housing properties and units maintain the minimum habitability standards required by law. Check out these English and Spanish flyers and these FAQs for more information.

Join the LA County Youth Commission
The Youth Commission was established to assist the Board of Supervisors in leading transformative change in LA 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.

Youth @ Work Program
The program is for ages 14 – 24 and will provide access to paid work-based learning, work readiness, personal enrichment training, academic and career development, and advanced career services.

Healing Library Kits at L.A. County Libraries
These kits help families who are dealing with divorce/separation, the death of a loved one or pet, or other difficult situations. Kits include books and guides with activity ideas to facilitate the healing process. Visit a participating library to borrow a Healing Library Kit.

Free Nalaxone (Narcan) at L.A. County Libraries
Anyone can attend a free workshop to get this easy-to-use life-saving nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Get details and find a library near you.

Medical Debt Relief Program
The Department of Public Health has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to provide low-income L.A. County families with debt relief. If eligible, families will receive a letter notifying them of their debt cancellation.

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.

Earn Learn Play: Find Youth Programs and Services Near You!
The Los Angeles Youth Development Department offers recreation activities, employment programs, tutoring services, leadership opportunities, and many more free and low-cost City of Los Angeles services to earn, learn, and play throughout the year.

Free Tax Prep Help
File taxes for free! Go to FreeTaxPrepLA.com/help to find a location near you.

Free Services and Permit Assistance for Sidewalk Vendors in the City of LA
Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (Icon CDC) in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) launched the Sidewalk Vending Technical Assistance Program. Through this program, ICON CDC provides the one-on-one guidance and resources needed to navigate the permit process and set up or continue a successful sidewalk vending operation. To request support, submit the English or Spanish intake form.

Virtual Mental Health Services for Youth, Families, and Young Adults
BrightLife Kids, a CalHOPE program by Brightline, provides free behavioral health coaching to all California kids ages 0–12. Soluna, a CalHOPE program by Kooth, is an all-in-one mental health app for California youth and young adults to destress, reset, and seek support.

Free Telebehavioral Health Services
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is providing free one-on-one support to individuals who live in California. Services provided in Spanish and English. Fill out the interest form here.

Free Trauma Recovery Services
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is providing mental health supportive services for individuals who have been victims of a crime. Services are available in-person or online. View the flyer in English and Spanish. Fill out a consultation form here.

Know Your Rights Workshops
The L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs is hosting monthly Know Your Rights workshop presentations. For additional resources click here.

Free Citizenship Clinic
Through December 15, 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

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

Visit our Support Resources for Immigrant Families in L.A. County to stay up-to-date on events and the latest information!

Metro’s LIFE Program
Qualifying L.A. County residents can receive 20 free rides on the L.A. Metro every month or a discounted pass from other transit agencies.

Rent Stabilization Program
The Tenant Right to Counsel Program provides free legal services to eligible tenants living in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County during eviction proceedings. Apply here.

City of Los Angeles Needs Assessment
May 29 – June 28
The City of Los Angeles is conducting a Park Needs Assessment. Share your feedback on L.A. parks by attending an upcoming community event, taking the online survey, or by writing to the team directly.

Join LA County Parks Spring Classes
Los Angeles County Parks are offering a wide range of spring classes for all ages. Find classes and sign up today.

Application Period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended
Application deadline: June 10
Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the California firestorms now have until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Learn more.

Our Voice, Our County: Countywide Survey
The LA County Chief Sustainability Office is requesting community members to share their input on how to build a more sustainable LA County.

General Relief Program
LA County created this program to help eligible participants avoid homelessness. It provides cash aid if you are an adult without any income or resources, and children in certain special circumstances who are ineligible for federal or state programs may also be eligible. Check the eligibility requirements here.

The Class Womb
Application Deadline: May 14
Black pregnant and postpartum mothers living in L.A. County are invited to participate in Spirit Fruit Root’s next Class Womb cohort. The program is grounded in a holistic practice philosophy that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of Black mothers by integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbalism, mindfulness, and ancestral healing. This is a hybrid program, with 11 virtual sessions and 3 in-person gatherings.

Wildfire Relief Cash Aid Fund: Support for Pregnant & Postpartum Families Directly Impacted by the Fires
Application Deadline: May 10, 11:59pm
The minimum grant award from this Mama2Mama program is $500. View the eligibility requirements here.

Community Health Kiosks: Access Free Health Supplies
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is launching 50+ accessible kiosks throughout the County that will dispense COVID-19 test kits, overdose prevention products, and condoms to the public for free.

Youth Mental Health Ambassador Training
May 30 – June 13, training dates and times vary: African Coalition Office, 5757 W Century Blvd., Suite #600 (6th Floor), Los Angeles, CA 90045
Ages 13 – 24. Participants will receive a stipend (up to $100) after completing the training, and up to $25 at the end of each workshop presentation they facilitate. Learn more here.
Presented by the African Communities Public Health Coalition

ESTEAM Summer Camp
June 16 – August 8, 7:00am – 6:00pm: Locations Vary
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering an 8-week summer camp for youth ages 6 – 11. The camp focuses on Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (ESTEAM). Find a participating park here.

This Week’s Events

Monday, May 12

Webinar: Infant-Family Mental Health for Medically Fragile Infants and Young Children
May 12, 8:30am – 12:45pm
Presented by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and University of Southern California

Webinar: Suicide Prevention
May 12, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Federal Budget Cuts: Understanding Threats, Protecting Californians
May 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Budget & Policy Center

Webinar: Let’s Talk TD: An Overview of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)
May 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by NAMI of Greater Los Angeles County

Tuesday, May 13

Virtual Conference: 24^TH Annual Health Literacy Conference
May 13 – 15, 8:00am
Presented by Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA)

Webinar: Essential Employee Conversations
May 13, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Virtual Training: NBO Level One Training
May 13, 14, & 28, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Hybrid Conference: 2025 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
May 13 – 15, 10:00am: The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Presented by Inclusion Institute

Webinar: Health and Mental Health Leaders Institute
May 13 – 15, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: Moving Beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 101: Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT)
May 13, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Your Family’s Healthcare is at Risk: Rally for Medicaid
May 13, 2:00pm
Presented by Futures without Violence

Webinar: Understanding Mental Health Stigma to Support Our Children & Youth
May 13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Provided in English and Spanish. For questions, please contact BHSOutreach@ChildNet.net
Presented by ChildNet

Webinar: Seeds of Liberation: Raising Children Who Will Transform the World
May 13 – June 17, Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Presented by Latinx Parenting

Wednesday, May 14

Webinar: Effectively Welcoming LGBTQIA+ Youth into Our Work
May 14, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Working with At-Risk Gang-Involved Youth and Community
May 14, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Virtual Conference: Building Bridges: Supporting Children Through Transdisciplinary Work
May 14 – 15, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by El Centro de Amistad

Breastfeeding Basics
May 14, 10:00am – 11:30am: Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness, 123 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301
Expectant mothers will receive a $20 Mastercard gift card after attending both sessions.
Presented by Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness

Webinar: Unlock the Power of Building for Babies: A State Policy Self-Assessment Suite
May 14, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Parent & Family Café – SPA 2
May 14, 11:00am – 12:00pm: Zev Yaroslavsky Family Support Center, Room Red & Pine, 7555 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91405
Parents and caregivers raising children with developmental delays and special health needs are invited to join to share experiences and receive emotional support in a non-pressured environment. Here are the registration links: English and Spanish
Presented by Help Me Grow LA

Thursday, May 15

Virtual Training: Supporting Healthy Social, Emotional, and Rational Development
May 15, 8:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Addressing Treatment Engagement Issues with Youth Ages 11 to 18
May 15 , 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor
May 15, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Job Fair
May 15, 9:00am – 1:00pm: Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, 13000 Clarkdale Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
Presented by El Clasificado

DACA Renewal Clinic | Taller de DACA
May 15, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Sun Valley, CA (location will be shared after registration)
Presented by Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley and others

Webinar: Stages of Change: Helping People Change Behavior
May 15, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Social & Emotional Competence of Children
May 15, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Center

Webinar: Ensuring Active Efforts for Native Kids & Families
May 15, 10:00am – 11:15am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: WIC 101: Learn the Basics and How You Can Be an Advocate for WIC
May 15, 12:00pm
Presented by the Food Research & Action Center

Virtual Training: Introduction to Gender-Affirming Care in Community Mental Health
May 15 , 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Friday, May 16

Healing in Full Bloom: A Mother’s Day Celebration
May 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA 90241
Presented by Human Services Association

Saturday, May 17

Antelope Valley 2025 Veterans Stand Down
May 17, 9:00am – 2:00pm: The Highlands, 39625 20th Street, West Palmdale, CA 93551
Presented by Los Angeles County Military & Veteran Affairs

Annual Autism Walk
May 17, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Ted Watkins Memorial Park, 1335 East 103rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
Presented by Autism Doesn’t Define Me Academy and Watts Finest Car Club

Car Seat Safety Check
May 17, 10:00am – 2:00pm: St. Francis Medical Center, 3630 E. Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262
Presented by St. Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Free Blood Lead Testing for Wildfire-Impacted Communities
May 17, 10:00am – 4:00pm: Malibu Library, 23519 West Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Presented by the LA County Department of Public Health

Roots to Resilience: Empower, Heal, & Thrive
May 17, 10:00am – 4:00pm: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by Breastfeed LA

Be an Exhibitor at Thrive Tour for Expecting Families
May 17, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Faithful Central Bible Church, Trinity Building, 333 W. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301
Elev8 Health’s Thrive Tour is dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes, and shares resources and programs that are available to expecting families. To become an exhibitor, apply here.

2nd Annual Compton Community Wellness Expo
May 17, 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N. Tamarind Ave., Compton, CA 90220
Presented by Compton Wellness Collective

Sunday, May 18

Viva Play – Take Action Los Angeles 2025/ Tome Accion Los Angeles 2025
May 18, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Rio Hondo Park, 8421 San Luis Potosi, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Presented by Viva Play and Take Action