Upcoming Events for the Week of November 3rd

November 3, 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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November is:

Ongoing Opportunities (See upcoming events below.)

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

Online Workshops: We Are One: Know Your Rights Friday Webinars (and in Spanish)
1^st and 3^rd Friday of the month, 9:00am – 10:30am
2^nd and 4^th Friday of the month, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Use this Zoom link to join. Spanish translation provided. See flyers in English and Spanish.
Presented by Los Angeles Unified School District
Workshops: Know Your Rights! Stay Informed
Through November 26 (Wednesdays), 2:00pm – 3:00pm: CHIRLA, 2533 W. 3rd St., Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Presented by Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
Know Your Rights: Pick up a Red CardThe 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
Agents of Change Hotline to Help Move Immigration Hearings Online
USC law students launched a Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative aimed at supporting those at risk of detention by federal agents when attending court hearings in person. Through this initiative, trained volunteers help people file a Motion to Change Hearing Format so that their hearing can be conducted online. To get this assistance, call the Agents of Change hotline at 888-462-5211 or 213-787-6211.
Mobile Immigrant Services Program
Legal assistance and case management services for immigrant families across L.A. County. To request support, complete this form or text 213-314-1454.
Presented by Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Amanecer Community Counseling, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Long Beach Justice FundThe Long Beach Justice Fund is a legal defense fund and program that provides legal help for low-income immigrants at risk of deportation that live or work in Long Beach. To find out who is eligible for this support and how to access services, click here.
Baldwin Park Emergency Relief Program
This program supports Baldwin Park residents facing financial hardship due to recent ICE activities. Contact 626-813-5245, ext. 564, for more information.
Presented by the City of Baldwin Park, in partnership with Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and others
Free Citizenship Clinics
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
Free English Classes for Adults
The South Bay Literacy Council is hosting free English classes for community members. These classes help learners build skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for everyday life, work, and community engagement. To register, complete this interest form or call (310) 373-7003 (for English) and (424) 903-3106 (for Spanish).
Chinese-Language Mental Health Support Group
NAMI San Gabriel Valley’s peer-led support groups are for adults who have a loved one experiencing a mental health condition. If you speak and read Chinese/Mandarin and would like to be a facilitator, email Mary Chan.
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness San Gabriel Valley

Free Groceries Delivery
Operation Healthy Hearts has a grocery delivery program. If you’re unable to leave your home and need groceries delivered, submit a request here.

Toy Loan Programs
DPSS-operated lending center is open Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, at2200 N. Humboldt St., Los Angeles.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.
Pomona’s program is open Thursdays, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, at Pomona Wellness Community, 750 S. Park Ave. in Pomona.
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.

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

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.

Families with Preterm Babies Invited to Participate in Research Study (Spanish)
The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is conducting a study aimed at supporting early walking development in preterm infants. They are looking for families who have infants from 6 – 36 months to participate. The study involves brief, play-based visits, and families will receive compensation for their time. If you have any questions, please contact Nora Almoadi at almoadi@usc.edu or (323) 949-6188.

Community-Based Doula Support Available
SBCC’s Community-based doula support program is inviting pregnant people who live in the South Bay (SPA 8), West LA (SPA 5), East LA (SPA 7) or South LA (SPA 6), are due between October and February, and have Medi-Cal or have low income to participate in their doula support program. Services are available in English and Spanish. To refer a client, fill out this form and submit it to prevention@sbaycenter.com

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.

Seeking Participation from African American/ Black Fathers for Research Study
Dr. Tamkin at Santa Clara University is conducting a research study to explore different parent-child relationships among Black men. Participants can receive up to $100 in Amazon gift cards for their time.

Every Body Plays After School Program
September 2 – May 22, 2026
Parks in L.A. County assist children with homework and offer activities throughout the school year. See participating parks and register here.

Community Service Hours Available for Teens Through Generation Connect
Various cohorts taking place between September 2 – December 19
Generation Connect is accepting applications for its Fostering Generativity program. This program allows teens to connect with older adults to provide tech support. Teens will receive training and be eligible for community service hours when they support older adults.

Paid Internship Opportunity: Apply for the Community Health Worker (CHW) Academy
Application Deadline: December 20
The CHW Academy is a workforce development program designed to create long-term job placements for Community Health Workers in hospital and clinical settings. To learn more and apply, click here. The screening and interview process takes a few weeks, so applying early is highly recommended!

Free Support Classes Available for Community Members Impacted by the Eaton Fire
Through November 29 (Tuesdays: 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Thursdays and Saturdays: 12:00pm – 1:30pm): Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
Drop in for free Psychological First Aid classes. Classes are open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis.
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

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. 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

This Week’s Events

Monday, November 3

Webinar: Medi-Cal Updates
November 3, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services

Webinar: Connecting With Families Using Their Child’s Behavior as Language
November 3, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Running Effective Groups
November 3 & 4, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Asian Community Service Center Soft Opening
November 3, 10:00am – 4:00pm: Asian Community Service Center, 441 E. Carson St Suite L, Carson, CA 90745
Presented by Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department

Seminario Virtual: ¿Qué está cambiando en Medi-Cal?
3 de Noviembre, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presentado por LA County Department of Public Social Services

Webinar: What’s Changing in Medi-Cal?
November 3, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by the LA County Department of Public Social Services

Tuesday, November 4

Virtual Training: Touchpoints Training: The How of Child and Family Engagement
November 4 – November 19, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Essential Employee Conversations
November 4, 9:00am – 12:00pm
A two-part series to help supervisors and managers give meaningful feedback and navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
Presented by California Training Institute

Virtual Training: DC:0-5 Clinical Training
November 4 – 6, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Zero to Three

Webinar: March of Dimes Beyond Labels Training
November 4, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by March of Dimes and LocumTenens

Virtual Training: Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution
November 4, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Los Angeles Housing Service Authority

Distribucion de Panales
4 y 18 de Noviembre, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Salva Organization, 1224 E Ave S, Palmdale, CA 93550
Hasta agotar existencias
Presentado por El Pueblo Salva al Pueblo

Webinar: TOGETHER: A Queer Family Building Conference
November 4 – 5, 11:30am
Presented by PregnantTogether

Virtual Support Group: Pregnancy and Infant Loss (Birthing Parent)
November 4 – December 9, Tuesdays, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Presented by Return to Zero: H.O.P.E

Wednesday, November 5

North American Restorative Conference
November 5 – 7, 7:30am: Embassy Suites, 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241
Presented by Los Angeles Institute for Restorative Practices

Unlocking Insights in Perinatal Mental Health: Fostering Progress Through Scientific Discovery
November 5 – 8, TBA: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9, Canada
Presented by Marce of North America

Webinar: Empowering Latinx Families in the NICU
November 5, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: What’s Changing in Medi-Cal?
November 5, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the LA County Department of Public Social Services

Webinar: Supporting Early Gestalt Language Processors and Autistic Children in Child-Led Therapy: Practical Tools for Connection and Growth
November 5, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California

Webinar: Coloring Outside the Lines: The Power of What Children Know
November 5, 12:00pm
Part of the Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change Fall 2025 Series
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: MMHN Monthly Wellness Event
November 5, 12:00pm
Presented by Maternal Mental Health Now

Webinar: How to Set Boundaries and Navigate Difficult Emotions During The Holidays
November 5, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Return to Zero: H.O.P.E

Webinar: Opportunities for Expanding Parent Leadership
November 5, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Document Acquisition/Preparation for Housing Opportunities
November 5, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by LAHSA Permanent Housing Department

Thursday, November 6

Webinar: Introduction to the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
November 6, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoint Center

Webinar: WICWorks Webinar: Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing
November 6, 8:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by California WIC Association

Webinar: Gubernatorial Candidate Webinar Series
November 6, 9:00am
Presented by The Children’s Movement of California

Webinar: Beyond Trauma-Informed Care: A Developmental-Relational Framework for Engaging Adults and Children in Healing and Resilience
November 6 – 20, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Access to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and Other Public Benefits for Immigrant Communities in Los Angeles County
November 6, 2:00pm
Presented by the BAILA Network, the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the LA City Community Investment for Families Department

Seminario Virtual: Empleadores y trabajadores unidos: ICE en el lugar de trabajo
6 y 20 de Noviembre 3:00pm
Presentado por Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights CHIRLA

Seminario Virtual: ¿Qué está cambiando en Medi-Cal?
6 de Noviembre, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presentado por LA County Department of Public Social Services

Friday, November 7

Webinar: NBAS Advancing Training in the Assessment of Neurobehavioral Functioning in Infants
November 7, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Black Mamas Matter Alliance’s 2025 Fall Perinatal Learning Series
November 7 – 19, Times Vary
Presented by Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Baby & Me Fridays
November 7 – December 12, every Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am: The Preschool at Mishkon, 201 Hampton Drive Venice, CA 90291
Presented by Mishkon Venice

Webinar: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-Babies
November 7, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Doula Mingle + Launchpad Lite
November 7, 3:00pm – 7:30pm: Location will be confirmed upon registration confirmation
Presented by Los Angeles County Medi-Cal Doula Hub

Saturday, November 8

Greater Los Angeles Pasadena Out of the Darkness Walk: Walk With Us to Prevent Suicide
November 8, 9:00am: Central Park, 275 S Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
Presented by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Free Flu Vaccines
November 8, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Audubon Middle School, 4120 11^th Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Presented by Cedars Sinai

Sunday, November 9

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