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Upcoming Events for the Week of October 13th

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:

Do you have something for us to include? Email info@labestbabies.org. And stay in touch with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

October is:

Ongoing Opportunities (See upcoming events below.)

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

Financial Guide for Immigrant Families Facing Deportation (English & Spanish)
Thedocument offers easy-to-follow steps to help families protect their finances and prepare for emergencies. It covers how to manage bank accounts, safeguard access to funds, assign power of attorney, and avoid scams. It also includes checklists for organizing critical documents, preparing legal custody arrangements for children, and ensuring property and businesses are secure.
Presented by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF)

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

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..

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.

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

Museums for All
Find free or discounted museum entry for CalFresh participants.

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.

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.

Agents of Change Hotline to Help Move Immigration Hearings Online
USC law students have launched a Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative aimed at supporting individuals at risk of detention by federal agents when attending court hearings in person. Through this initiative, trained volunteers help individuals file a Motion to Change Hearing Format, enabling them to request that their hearing be conducted online. Those seeking assistance can call the Agents of Change hotline at 888-462-5211 or 213-787-6211.

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).

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.

Mobile Immigrant Services Program
They offer immigrant families with in-language immigration legal assistance and case management services. To request support, complete this online form or text (213) 314-1454.
Presented by Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Amanecer Community Counseling, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Long Beach Justice Fund
The 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.

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

Baldwin Park Emergency Relief Program
This program supports Baldwin Park residents facing financial hardship due to recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Please 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

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

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 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 will receive up to $100.00 in the form of Amazon e-gift cards for their time.

Every Body Plays After School Program
September 2 – May 22, 2026
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is starting their Every Body Plays After School Program. Participating parks will be assisting children with homework and will offer activities throughout the school year. Find a list of participating parks, and to register, click 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.

Online Workshops: We Are One: Know Your Rights Friday Webinars (and in Spanish)
1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 9:00am – 10:30am
2nd and 4th 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

Chinese Language Mental Health Support Group
NAMI San Gabriel Valley has started their 12-month Chinese/Mandarin-language support group for families. These are peer-led support groups for adults who have a loved one experiencing a mental health condition. NAMI SGV is also looking for facilitators who can speak and read Chinese and Mandarin. If you would like to be a facilitator, please email Mary Chan.
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness San Gabriel Valley

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!

This Week’s Events
Monday, October 13

Incredible Years Preschool/Early Childhood BASIC Authorized Parent Group Leader Training
October 13, 9:00am – 4:30pm: CHLA Behavioral Health Institute, 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600, Education & Training Center, Room 623, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Presented by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Tuesday, October 14

Webinar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
October 14, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by LA County Library

Webinar: Feeding Foundations for all Early Intervention Professionals: Supporting the Family Mealtime
October 14, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California

Evento Virtual: Comprendiendo los Trastornos del Desarrollo Neurológico
14 de Octubre, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Presentado por LA County Library

Opening Ceremony: Igniting an Inclusive Future for LA County through Bioscience
October 14, 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center, 101 S La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301
Presented by BioscienceLA

Virtual Town Hall: Straight Facts on Vaccines
October 14, 6:00pm
Watch on: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Wednesday, October 15

Virtual Training: NBO Refresher Course
October 15, 6:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Workforce Day: Forging and Accessing New Pathways to Bioscience Careers in LA County
October 15, 8:30am – 3:00pm: Pasadena City College, 1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Presented by BioscienceLA

Webinar: Redesigning Maternal Health: Increasing Access to Doula Care
October 15, 10:00am
Presented by Health Leads

Webinar: Identifying Drug Endangered Children: Often the Forgotten Ones 
October 15, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by California Training Center

Webinar: Overcoming Developmental Challenges by Starting at the Root: Primitive Reflexes  
October 15, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s Countywide Birth to Five Collaborative Workshop

Webinar: Beyond the Fence: Navigating Risk and Safety in Nature-Based Early Learning
October 15, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Webinar: Collaborative Care Model for Perinatal Mental Health
October 15, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by California Improvement Network

Webinar: Supporting Client Transitions With a Critical Time Intervention Approach
October 15, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

City of San Fernando Job Fair
October 15, 1:30pm – 4:00pm: Las Palmas Park Gym, 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando, CA 91340
Presented by the City of San Fernando and others

Webinar: Pathways to Citizenship
October 15, 3:00pm
Presented by the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

Webinar: The RSV Family Health: A Conversation on How to Help Protect Your Baby
October 15, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Presented by Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Webinar: Wave of Light: A Community Gathering
October 15, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by Return to Zero: H.O.P.E

Thursday, October 16

Virtual Training: High Risk Level Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) Level One Training
October 16, 6:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Mental Health America Conference: Turn Awareness into Action
October 16 – 17, 8:45am: Capital Hilton, 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Presented by Mental Health America

Webinar: The Compassionate Coach: Building Bridges to Support Educators with Challenging Behaviors
October 16, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Economic Summit: Seizing LA County’s Biomanufacturing Moment
October 16, 11:00am – 7:00pm: The Music Center, 135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by BioscienceLA

Webinar: Know Your Rights and Safety Planning
October 16, 12:30pm
Presented by the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

Webinar: Creating a Family Preparedness Plan: What Families Need to Know
October 16, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Office of Immigrant Affairs

Webinar: Department of Youth Development Quarterly Public Convening – October
October 16, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development

Virtual Support Group: Recurrent Loss + Infertility
October 16 – November 20, Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Presented by Return to Zero: H.O.P.E

Friday, October 17

Webinar: Strengthening Protective Factors Through Home Visiting: A Child Welfare Perspective
October 17, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the Los Angeles County Home Visiting Consortium

Webinar: NAMI Peer to Peer
October 17 – December 12, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness San Gabriel Valley

Webinar: Workplace Rights for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking
October 17, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Legal Aid at Work

Innovation: Investing in LA County’s Bioscience Innovation
October 17, 11:00am – 6:00pm: BioscienceLA, 4130 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
Presented by BioscienceLA

Virtual Information Session: South LA Decides – Participatory Grantmaking Initiative (PGMI)
October 17, 12:00pm
Join to learn about this SLAD-PGMI funding opportunity, application requirements, and the GrantVantage submission process. The proposal submission deadline is Friday, November 21, 2025 at 5:00pm.
Presented by Rising Communities

Webinar: Navigating International and Domestic Travel as a Non-Citizen
October 17, 2:00pm
Presented by the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

Salon Sessions
October 17, 6:00pm: Black Women for Wellness, 4340 11th Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

Saturday, October 18

Community Health Fair
October 18, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Walgreens Parking Lot, 9750 Woodman Ave., Arleta, CA 91331 
Presented by North Hills East Neighborhood Council, Syndicated Insurance Agency and Walgreens

Monterey Park Health Fair
October 18, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Langley Center, 400 West Emerson Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754
Presented by Asian Pacific Health Corps

Taste of Soul Family Festival 2025
October 18, 10:00am – 7:00pm: On Crenshaw Blvd. between Obama Blvd. and Stocker Blvd
Presented by the Los Angeles Sentinel

Free Flu Vaccines
October 18, 10:00am – 7:00pm: Taste of Soul, Crenshaw Blvd & Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Presented by Cedars Sinai

Sunday, October 19

Free Flu Vaccines
October 19, 11:00am – 2:00pm: St. Basil Church, 3611 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010
Presented by Cedars Sinai

Norwalk Health Fair
October 19, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, 13000 Clarkdale Ave Norwalk, CA 90650
Presented by El Clasificado

Black Women for Wellness Presents: Boobs & Bling: Strike a Pose Bra Party
October 19, 11:30am – 4:00pm: Skylinks at Long Beach, 4800 East Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808
Presented by Black Women for Wellness

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