Upcoming Events for the Week of May 29th

May 29, 2023 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

Paid Survey Opportunity for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children in California (English and Spanish)
Until May 31
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors and the RAPID Survey Project at Stanford University invite all caregivers of young children under the age of 6 living in California to take this survey. They will be asked to share about the experiences, strengths, and needs of children and families in their community. Participants will be emailed a $5 gift card 1-2 weeks after completing the survey.

The National Home Visiting Network is Accepting Parent Leader Applications
Applications due June 1
This is an opportunity for parents to serve as a parent leader with the National Home Visiting Network Advisory Committee. It’s a great (paid) opportunity with mentorship and potential travel (all covered). To apply, click here. If you have questions, please reach out to Deborah Roderick Stark (drs889@gmail.com, 410-858-6587).

File with Free Tax Prep LA and Get Your Young Child Tax Credit
People who make less than $60,000 annually may be eligible to file for free at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. IRS-certified volunteers provide free, basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Eligible families can claim the Young Child Tax Credit, which may be worth more than $1,000, if they file before October 16. Find a nearby location.

Get A 30–Day Pass Just for $1
Happy Bike Month! Get a 30-day pass for $1 with code BIKEMONTH23 online at Metro Bike Share – LA’s Bike Share. In celebration of Bike to Work Day, May 18 and 19, you can also receive a 365-Day Pass for half price with code BIKETOWORK23 or ONE free ride on a Metro bike with code 051823.

CalFresh Benefits Market Match
Use the CalFresh Market Match program at your neighborhood farmers’ market to maximize your CalFresh rewards. When you use your EBT card at a farmers’ market to receive CalFresh benefits worth $15, you will also receive $15.

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.

Metrolink’s New Low-Income Fare Discount Program
Metrolink’s new low-income fare discount program offers a 50% discount on ANY Metrolink ticket or pass for riders with a valid California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Learn more here.

Help Paying for DWP Energy and Water Bills
There’s up to $5,000 in tax-free utility bill assistance available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) per eligible households. There is no impact on other benefits or public charge determinations. Learn how to apply at Help Is On the Way (ladwp.com). Non-DWP customers can use this search feature to contact a local LIHEAP agency for more information.

Consumer Relief for Natural Gas Bills
Various resources are available to assist income-qualified customers with high gas bills. Learn more here.
Presented by SoCalGas

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.

Pregnant? Sign up for LAist’s Pregnancy Texting Service
Get answers to your questions about pregnancy, birth and parenting. Text “heybb” to 73224 to sign up.

Food Giveaways
See our list of events across L.A. County.

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.

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

Spring 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

WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit Increase
Through September 30
WIC families can get extra money to buy fruits and vegetables at WIC-approved stores and farmers’ markets. Use this tool to find your nearest farmers’ market that accepts WIC, and learn more about the benefit here.

Teen Parent Prosper Program
Pregnant or parenting teens living in the City of Los Angeles are eligible for this 800-hour paid internship program. The opportunity is limited to the first 40 eligible applicants. Apply here or contact Claudia Castillo at (213) 808-8652 or Claudia.Castillo@lacity.org for more information.
Presented by the City of Los Angeles’ Community Investment for Families Department and others

L.A. County Parks Spring Classes
Find free classes all over the County, ranging from arts and recreation to fitness, health, and wellness. Browse/search classes and sign up here.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation

Request FREE COVID-19 Home Antigen Tests to Distribute in the Community You Serve
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is distributing FREE home antigen COVID-19 test kits to community agencies within high-need communities to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. If your agency is interested in distributing these in the community, please submit your request online using this link.

Podcast: DMH UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership
Lots of episodes on interesting and useful topics for home visitors – available on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. In partnership with the L.A. County Department of Mental Health, the Public Mental Health Partnership at UCLA “aims to realize a vision for excellence in care for vulnerable populations that incorporates typically marginalized perspectives and builds capacity to foster health equity.” Visit pmhp.ucla.edu to learn more.

Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Safe, effective and free – COVID-19 vaccines are widely available (even for babies who are at least 6 months old), regardless of health insurance and immigration status. There are hundreds of vaccination sites across L.A. County, and many are open late and on weekends with no appointment required. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com to find a location near you. See the CDC’s page on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Test to Treat COVID-19 Program
Get free same-day testing and free antiviral medication across LA County sites. Click here, call 211, or text 844-833-1334 to find a free county testing location.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Join the Antelope Valley Birth Work Worker Pipeline!
Complete the brief interest form to be contacted with available workforce development and opportunities.
Presented by Black Infants and Families Los Angeles

Take Action for Mental Health: Community Events
The Take Action Initiative aims to bring LA communities together around mental health, and to empower you and those around you to find support.
Presented by Take Action LA

Monday, May 29

Virtual Training: The Conversation Guide for Professionals on Substance Use, Children, and Families
May 29, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by National Health Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety

Tuesday, May 30

Virtual Training: Promoting Placement Stability: Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process
May 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm
To register for this training, you must create an account with eventsHUB.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

Virtual Meeting: Naloxone Info Session: Helping LA County Providers Prevent Overdose
May 30, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Parent Workshop: Having Difficult Conversations
May 30, 5:00pm – 5:45pm: South Central LAMP, 892 E 48^th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
To register, contact Angelica Salcido via email at ASalcido@SouthCentralLAMP.org or by calling (323) 234-1471.
Presented by South Central LAMP

Wednesday, May 31

Virtual Training: Integrated Care Practice Model Foundational Training
May 31, 9:00am – 12:00pm
To register for this training, you must create an account with eventsHUB.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

Virtual Event: Serving Those Who Serve: Engaging and Supporting Military-Connected Families
May 31, 11:00am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: Helping Early Childhood Educators Thrive: Promoting ECE Staff Mental Health and Well-being
May 31, 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Thursday, June 1

Virtual Training: Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale Advanced Training in the Assessment of Neurobehavioral Functioning in Infants
June 1 – 2, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Promoting Placement Stability: Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process
June 1, 9:00am – 12:00pm
To register for this training, you must create an account with eventsHUB.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

ASQ Online Live Demo
June 1, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Virtual Workshop: Practice Makes Progress: Using Creative Play and Applied Improvisation to Develop and Reinforce Psychological Safety Within our Organizations
June 1, 9:00am
Part of the Literacy Skill Building Workshop Series
Presented by Health Literacy Solutions Center at the Institute for Healthcare Advancement

Virtual Training: Trauma and Resilience Informed Care Foundations for Educators
June 1, 9:00am – 10:30amPresented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Virtual Meeting: Regional Breastfeeding Consortium Community Meeting
June 1, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA and others

Virtual Training: The How of Child and Family Engagement
June 1 – 29, Thursdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Child Development Workshop for Parents and Caregivers (Spanish)
June 1, 9:30am – 11:00am: El Monte Community Resource Center, 3570 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, CA 91731
To register, call (213) 428-1495.
Presented by Help Me Grow LA and L.A. Care

Child Development Virtual Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
June 1, 9:30am – 11:00am
This is offered monthly. See additional dates below and here.
Presented by Help Me Grow LA and others

Virtual Training: Critical Competencies for Infant – Toddler Educators Coaching Program
June 1 – July 12, Varies
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: Suicide Prevention Training: Talk Saves Lives
June 1, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness

Film Screening: Swallow This: A Documentary About Methadone and Covid-19
June 1, 4:30pm – 7:00pm: USC Bovard Auditorium, 3551 Trousdale Pkwy., Los Angeles, CA 90089
Presented by USC Institute for Addiction Science

Friday, June 2

Virtual Training: Promoting Placement Stability: Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process
June 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm
To register for this training, you must create an account with eventsHUB.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health

Saturday, June 3

Mental Health Family-to-Family Program Training
June 3 & June 4, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness – San Gabriel Valley

Reentry Opportunity Center Resource Fair
June 3, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Greater Good News, 5840 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Presented by Los Angeles County Probation Department

Run to the Fun: Summer Health Festival
June 3, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Mid Valley Family YMCA, 6901 Lennox Avenue Los Angeles, CA 91405
Presented by Eisner Health and others

8^th Annual Superheroes Carnival and Resource Fair
June 3, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Tichenor Clinic for Children, 1660 Termino Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804
Presented by Tichenor Clinic for Children

Sunday, June 4

We don’t know of any events happening today.