Upcoming Events for the Week of November 18th

November 18, 2024 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 and Infant Loss Support Group
November 6 – January 8, Wednesdays, 5:45 pm – 7:00pm: location provided after registration
Participants can openly discuss experiences of loss with others who are navigating similar challenges.
For more information, please contact Fallynne Usher FUsher@ph.lacounty.gov.
Presented by the Care First Community Investment (CFCI) and the African American Infant & Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative (AAIMM)

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.

The L.A. County Arts Internship Program is Still Available!
Over 200 paid internships for college students available at more than 160 arts organizations across L.A. County. Both full-time and part-time opportunities. Learn more and apply at www.LACountyArts.org/internships.

Recruiting Participants to Be Interviewed for a Dissertation Study
A UCLA doctoral student is looking to interview Black parents/guardians of children 0-5 with a developmental delay, to participate in a dissertation study. The purpose is to learn about the decision-making process of seeking formal developmental screenings and early intervention services for their child. Participants will receive $100 in compensation.

Emergency Rent Assistance Available for CalWORKs Families
CalWORKs customers, who are behind on rent, may visit their local DPSS office to request Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction (EAPE). Download the EAPE fact sheet to learn more. Submit an application to your CalWORKs Eligibility Worker.

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 With LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
Applicants must have a HS diploma/GED, 6+ months of paid experience driving a bus/truck, or completed an LAUSD bus driver course, a valid CA Driver’s license Class A or B with passenger and air brake endorsement. Visit LAUSDJobs.org for additional information.

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.

Learn STOP THE BLEED®: Save a Life
2^nd Friday of every month, 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center, 1401 S. Grand Ave., Leavey Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90015
To register, email Jessica.Brase@commonspirit.org
Presented by Dignity Health — California Hospital Medical Center

Just Drive: Take Action Against Distraction
2^nd Friday of every month, 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center, 1401 S. Grand Ave. Leavey Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90015
To register, email Jessica.Brase@commonspirit.org
Presented by Dignity Health — California Hospital Medical Center

Stress and Wellness Survey for Teens
California teens between the 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.

Free Supper and Snack Program
October 1 – June 5 (Monday – Friday), Supper distribution from 2:30pm – 3:30pm and snack distribution from 4:30pm – 5:00pm: Select locations in Inglewood
FREE supper & snacks will be offered at Darby Park (3400 W Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood, CA 90305) and Rogers Park (400 W Beach Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302) and the Crenshaw Library (11141 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303). For more information, call (310) 412-5125.
Presented by the City of Inglewood’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department

Pregnant people are invited to participate in the HOPE THRIVE study!
To qualify for the study, participants must be pregnant, reside in California, and have Medi-Cal health insurance. Additional requirements include being comfortable reading and writing in English. For full eligibility requirements, click here. Participants will receive $250 for their time. Additional compensation will be available for those who also participate in focus groups.
Presented by Health Outcomes of Pregnancy for Everyone and the University of California, San Francisco

Seeking Participants for a Caregiver Study
Researchers at Endicott College are studying ways caregiver’s (i.e., parents, grandparents, etc.) interactions impact their baby’s language development. Participants will receive a $70 gift card. Interested in participating? Email Eilis O’Connell-Sussman at EOConnel@endicott.edu for more details.

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 will start 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.

Fall Classes for All Ages
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting classes for children and adults during the fall, including basketball, softball, tennis, dance, swimming, arts, and more.

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s Winter Shelter Program
The program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during the colder months. Meals, showers, and case management services will be provided. Shelters are located across LA County, and will operate 24/7 until March 31, 2025.

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.

Do You Know Someone Who is in Great Need of Diapers?
The LA County Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) is giving away diapers to families in need. Fill out the form to nominate a family.

Webinar: Asylee & Refugee Resources
1^st Thursday of the month, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Learn about important resources, rights, and responsibilities to maintain statuses in good standing
Presented by The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA)

This Week’s Events

Monday, November 18

Webinar: Working Together to Build Trust in Public Health
November 18, 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by the Public Health Communications Collaborative

Webinar: Birth Equity for Indigenous Peoples in the United States
November 18, 12:00pm
Presented by Center for Indigenous Health

Webinar: Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing: Disparities Uncovered Through Data Disaggregation
November 18, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by the California Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Health Equity Coalition

Webinar: Somos Latine Families
November 18 & 25, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center and The Children’s Partnership

Tuesday, November 19

Virtual Training: DC:0- 5: Clinical Training
November 19 – 21, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Zero to Three

Webinar: A Child-Centered Approach to Toilet Learning
November 19, 9:00am – 10:00am
This webinar will dive into evidence-based practices, clear up common myths and misconceptions, and teach practical tips for creating a positive classroom environment that supports children’s independent toileting.
Presented by Education Development Center

Webinar: Female Genital Mutilation – A Local Problem
November 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Webinar: Navigating NICU Experience and Birth Trauma
November 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Part of the Perinatal Healthcare Workforce Enrichment Series
Presented by Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Webinar: ASQ Online Live Demo
November 19, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Ages & Stages Questionnaires

Virtual Event: Work Ready: Networking for Complete Beginners
November 19, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by LA County Library

Webinar: Economic Support Strategies for Safe and Equitable Communities
November 19, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by PreventConnect

Webinar: The Sound of Safety: Building Secure Bonds Through Shared Music Making
November 19, 11:00am
Presented by the National Head Start Association

Webinar: Spotlighting Urban Programs Serving McKinney-Vento–Eligible Families
November 19, 12:00pm
Presented by the Office of Head Start

Webinar: Equipping Home Visiting Staff to Support Immigrant Families: Navigating Benefits, Legal Rights, and Employment Resources
November 19, December 4 & 11, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Part 1 of the Equipping Home Visiting Staff to Support Immigrant Families webinar series
Presented by LA Best Babies Network, Los Angeles County Perinatal & Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium, and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County

Virtual Training: Developing and Facilitating Therapeutic Groups in Community Mental Health
November 19 & 21, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Social & Emotional Competence of Children
November 19, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Part of the Protective Factors webinar series
Presented by California Training Institute

Virtual Event: Reducing Stress this Holiday Season Through Meditation
November 19, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by LA County Library

Wednesday, November 20

Webinar: Collaborating to Close GBS Data Gaps | Part III: Parent Collaboration
November 20, 7:00am
Presented by GBS Research Connect

Webinar: A Child-Centered Approach to Toilet Learning: Office Hour
November 20, 10:00am – 11:00am
Bring your questions to a national expert on toileting independence.
Presented by Education Development Center

Webinar: Cripping Reproductive Justice
November 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Part of the Perinatal Healthcare Workforce Enrichment Series
Presented by Black Mama Matter Alliance

Virtual Training: Pedagogy of Care for Infants and Toddlers
November 20, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Webinar: Diabetes and Prevention
November 20, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Register by emailing Ann Lin at Ann.Lin901@commonspirit.org
Presented by Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center

Webinar: Nursing Advocacy and Empowerment in the Perinatal Setting
November 20, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by PAC/LAC (Perinatal Advisory Council: Leadership, Advocacy, and Consultation

Webinar Series: Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change: Building a Better, Healthier World
November 20, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints

Webinar: Tools and Forms for Practice-Based Coaching
November 20, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Join this webinar to dig into forms coaches use, how they can be used, and what to do with the data once they are completed.
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Post-Election: Collective Efforts to Empower California’s Immigrant Community
November 20, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by California Immigrant Policy Center

Virtual Training: Assertive Community Treatment: Origins of the FSP Approach
November 20, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Tenant Empowerment Townhall
November 20, 6:00pm – 8:00pm: City Terrace Park, 1126 N. Hazard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063 Presented by Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, LA County Departments, and Hilda L. Solis

Thursday, November 21

Webinar: Nurture Conversations: Putting Trauma- Informed Pediatric Care into Practice
November 21, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Nurture Connection

Webinar: The Role of Hospitals in Optimizing Postpartum Mental Health Support
November 21, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the American Hospital Association and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Webinar: Using the NBO with Families in Substance Use Recovery – Advanced Workshop
November 21, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Pause, Reset, Nourish: A Framework to Foster Wellness in the Midst of Challenging Work
November 21, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by California Training Institute

Tristeza Navideña
21 de Noviembre, 10:00am – 11:30am: 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Para inscribirse, llame al (213) 655-0696.
Presentado por Los Promotores Unidos de Salud Mental del Condado de Los Ángeles

Thanksgiving Luncheon & Resource Fair for our Unhoused Neighbors
November 21, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area A, 1201 Loma Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733
Presented by Operation Healthy Hearts

Free Legal Clinic
November 21, 10:00am – 2:00pm: KYCC FamilySource Center, 1230 Menlo Ave., Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90006
Walk-ins welcome or call (213) 365-7400 to make an appointment
Presented by Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and Koreatown Youth + Community Center

Facebook Live: Supporting the School Readiness and Success of Young African American Boys: Honoring the Men in Our Children’s Lives
November 21, 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Presented by the Office of Head Start and the National Center on Early Childhood, Development, Teaching, and Learning

Friday, November 22

Webinar: From Coverage to Care: Making California’s Health4All Dream a Reality
November 22, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County & Health Net

Saturday, November 23

Virtual Event: New Parent Engagement: Learn about Library Programs and Services
November 23, 11:00am – 11:30pm
Presented by LA County Library

Sunday, November 24

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