Upcoming Events for the Week of November 6th

November 6, 2023November 3, 2023 LA Best Babies Network

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

LAUSD is Offering Devices for Virtual Tutoring Services
LAUSD students receiving tutoring services through LAUSD may access learning devices, like laptops, to virtually connect with their tutor and/or complete assignments online. Request a device at LAUSD Device and Connectivity.
Presented by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Funding Opportunities: Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Care Grant
There are multiple programs with separate funding available. Program Area 38 (“Mommy Support”) and Program Area 41 (“Mommy Mentors”) may be of particular interest. See links to all applications and recordings of the Application Walk-Through webinar. Application deadline: January 5, 2024, 5:00pm
Presented by the Amity Foundation and the LA County Justice Care and Opportunities Dept.

L.A. County Mortgage Relief Program for Landlords in High-Need Areas
Qualified applicants can receive up to $30,000 to eliminate outstanding mortgage or utility debt that was caused from the pandemic.

Open Positions at the City of Torrance After School Club
The City of Torrance is hiring after-school staff for the positions of Program Specialist and Program Leader.

Full Spectrum Child Care
Provides parents and caregivers educational and behavioral support services for children impacted by autism and related disorders. They provide services to meet the child needs through individualized program and comfort.

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

United to House Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program
The City of Los Angeles has created a new rental assistance program funded through the United to House Los Angeles (ULA) measure to assist low-income residential renters who are at risk of homelessness due to unpaid rent as a result of COVID-19 or other financial hardship. To be eligible, a household must be obligated to pay rent on a residential dwelling and meet the requirements. Click here for more details.

California Coalition for Black Birth Justice is Requesting Your Support – Complete Survey
The California Coalition for Black Birth Justice would like feedback on their first draft agenda, and so are encouraging people to complete their 5-minute survey to weigh in. To access the survey, be sure to click on the following link.
Presented by The California Coalition for Black Birth Justice

Facility Fee Waivers for Child Care Providers for Infant & Toddler Spaces (Spanish)
The L.A. County Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education (OAECE), in partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is offering facility fee waivers for renovation or construction projects for child care facilities that need plan reviews and/or permits.
Presented by OAECE and others

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 agencies in 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.

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

Parents and Families of Children Ages 0-8 living in LA County, Make Your Voice Count! (Spanish)
Register to join Families Together for Kids in LA County to share your experiences and opinions through online surveys that can improve the future for all children in LA County. Each survey will give you the opportunity to receive a $5 gift card for your participation.
Presented by First 5 LA

Apply to Be a Bus Driver with LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
LAUSD is hiring light bus drivers. Qualified applicants must have a HS diploma / GED, 6+ months of paid experience in 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, and a valid CA school bus driver certificate. Visit the LAUSD jobs website here for additional information.

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 Help with Southern California Edison – Energy Saving Assistance Program
Southern California Edison’s Energy Savings Assistance program helps cover the cost of new energy-efficient appliances. The program is available to homeowners and renters if income qualifications are met.
Presented by Southern California Edison

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 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 $15,000 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

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

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.

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

WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit Increase
Through September 30, 2024
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

Registration Open for Fall Classes and Activities at LA County Parks
Whether you’re taking up a new hobby, learning a new skill or being more active, LA County Parks invites you to join a fall class! They are offering a variety of in-person and virtual classes to help you get active, stay healthy, and enjoy a new hobby. From yoga and sports to music and arts, there is a class for everyone! Check out their fall classes and register for an activity at reservations.lacounty.gov.
Presented by the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation

Participate in the Equity in Infrastructure Community Survey
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works invites you to share your thoughts on improving important services, such as road repairs, flood control, water quality, bike lanes, and waste removal, in your community. Your feedback will be used to create a more just and equitable L.A. County for all.

Youth at Work
Are you between 14 – 24 looking for a job? You can earn money while learning valuable life and work skills. This program provides an array of services that offer access to paid work-based learning, work readiness, personal enrichment training, academic and career development, and advanced career services. Apply here.
Presented by Youth@Work

California State Digital Equity Plan: Public Survey
The state of California is asking residents to take the Digital Equity Online Survey to share their experiences and barriers to using the internet. The survey is accessible in 14 different languages and should be completed by one individual per household.

CalWORKS Home Visiting Program Offers Support to Parents
CalWORKs parents who are pregnant or parenting a child who is three years old or younger can receive FREE home-based support to help keep their family healthy through various programs. Pregnant parents can also receive help through the Family Nurses Program. To learn more and sign up, please call 800-427-8700.

LA County Library & LA County Library Foundation Partner with Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu
Uchenna Nwosu is partnering with the Library and LA County Library Foundation to fund a My Brother’s Keeper Peer Advocate position at Carson Library for the next three years. If you are interested and would want to make an impact in the Carson community you can learn more about the MBK Peer Advocate position and complete an interest form here.

UCLA Study Focus Groups
Participate in focus groups and receive incentives by giving your feedback on the new UCLA wellness app. They are recruiting high school students and parents of high school students. To learn more about the study, contact Christine Lee at 714-822-0649 or at kungeunlee@mednet.ucla.edu.

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

Monday, November 6

Webinar: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges: What You Always Wanted to Know About The Special Olympics
November 6, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Part of the Family to Family Real Talk Conversation Series
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) Training
November 6 & 7, 9:00am – 3:00pm
To register for this training, you must create an account on the Wellbeing for Learning Center.
Presented by the UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence

The Arc’s National Convention
November 6 – 8, Varies: Hilton New Orleans, Riverside, New Orleans, LA
Presented by The Arc

Virtual Meeting: Strategies to Reduce Added Sugars Consumption in the United States
November 6 – 8, TBA
Register by October 20^th
Presented by U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tuesday, October 7

Mind Matters: Self Sooth (Spanish)
November 7, 8:30am: Middleton St. Elementary, 6537 Malabar St., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Presented by California Hospital Medical Center

Virtual Training: DC:0-5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood
November 7 – 9, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by ZERO TO THREE and The Institute for Continuing Education

Virtual Training: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstetric Sepsis
November 7, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative and others

Virtual Event: The California Prenatal Screening Program Townhall: Updates to the Prenatal Screening Panel
November 7, 5:00pm
Presented by the California Department of Public Health

Take-Action-Teach-In for Housing Justice
November 7, 5:30pm – 8:00pm: LA Trade Tech Community College, Culinary Arts Building, 400 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (parking: 244 W 23rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007)
Presented by United to House LA

Virtual Workshop: Beyond Trauma-Informed Care: A Developmental-Relational Framework for Engaging Adults and Children in Healing and Resilience
November 7, 14 & 28, 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Wednesday, November 8

Mind Matters: Trauma Containment & Tapping and Efficient Sleep (Spanish)
November 8, 8:30am: Linda Esperanza Marquez High School, 6361 Cottage St., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Presented by California Hospital Medical Center

Webinar: Doulas As Reproductive Justice Actors In The Climate Crisis
November 8, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Human Rights Watch

Virtual Workshop: Raising Healthy Kids in a Digitized, Commercialized World
November 8, 12:00pm
Part of the Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change Series
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Building Resilience: Supporting Grandfamilies’ Mental Health and Wellness
November 8, 12:00pm
Presented by Generations United

Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Outreach and Enabling Services to Address Social Drivers of Health
November 8, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Health Outreach Partners and others

Webinar: Home Visiting Series: Understanding the Foundations of the Home Visitor Role
November 8, 12:00pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: School Mental Health
November 8, 5:00pm
Spanish Translation is provided.
Presented by The Children’s Partnership

Thursday, November 9

Virtual Training: Black Maternal Health Training
November 9, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW and AAIMM Community Action Team

Webinar: Courageous Conversations: Pregnancy and Infant Loss
November 9, 10:00am
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW

Webinar: Reducing Environmental Health Hazards in Early Childhood Settings
November 9, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: The Importance of Implementing Summer EBT in 2024
November 9, 12:00pm
Presented by Food Research & Action Center

Virtual Training: Understanding the Impacts of Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence on Vulnerable Populations
November 9, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by the DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: How to Get Free Resources and Support During Pregnancy and After
November 9, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
LA Best Babies Network and the Consortium are hosting a webinar to help boost referrals and enrollment in home visiting programs in L.A. County. This webinar is for families who may be interested in these free services, and for medical providers and others who want to help their patients/clients. Please share with those who might make referrals, and ask your clients to share with friends and family!

Webinar: Emotional Wellness During Pregnancy and Postpartum
November 9, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW and AAIMM Community Action Team

Virtual Workshop: All About IEPs: Learn How to Read an IEP and Prepare for IEP Meetings
November 9, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Presented by California State University, Long Beach

Friday, November 10

Breaking Bread: Supporting Black Men in Organizing, Power-building, and Political Leadership Careers
November 10, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Community Coalition, 8101 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Presented by Community Coalition, California Black Power Network, and Love Letter LA

Saturday, November 11

5k Walk & Run for Black Men’s Lives Awareness
November 11, 7:00am: Rancho Cienega Recreation Center, 5001 Obama Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Presented by The AA Wellness Agency

South Central Sustainable Seafood Fest
November 11, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Paul Robeson Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Presented by Village Market Place

Sunday, November 12

We don’t know of any events happening today.