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Upcoming Events for the Week of October 14th

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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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October is:

Ongoing Opportunities

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 Back!  
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.

Parent Ambassador Leaders (PALS) Department of Public Health – School COVID-19 Prevention Program (Spanish)
Parents and Guardians of students at TK – 12 Los Angeles County Schools can apply to join the Parent Ambassador Leaders Program to learn about student health and school success.
Presented by Department of Public Health

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

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

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.

Substance Use Disorder Workshops
August 6 – October 15, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Antelope Valley Wellness Community, 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by Antelope Valley Wellness Community

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.

Free Food Distribution
2nd Thursday of every month, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness, 123 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301
Receive food on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last. Walk-up only, no documents required.
Presented by Foodbank of Southern California and the Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness

Learn STOP THE BLEED®: Save a Life
2nd 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
2nd 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.

RAPID California Survey for Parents of Children 5 Years Old and Younger
Deadline: October 22 at 9:00am
Opening Doors and RAPID Survey Project want to hear from parents of children 5 years old and younger. The survey focuses on better understanding child development (and parents’ concerns about development over time), caregiver mental health and well-being, and caregiver needs and utilization of resources. Eligible participants will receive a $5 gift card for completing the survey.

RAPID California Survey for Early Childhood Child Care Providers  
Deadline: October 22 at 9:00am
This survey is an early childhood (below 6 years old) child care provider well-being survey designed to gather essential information in a continuous manner regarding the needs, health-promoting behaviors, and well-being of child care providers in the United States.
Presented by Opening Doors and RAPID Survey Project

This Week’s Events
Monday, October 14

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

Tuesday, October 15

Virtual Training: Boundaries & Ethics
October 15, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Webinar: DC: 0-5 Overview Training
October 15, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Zero to Three

Substance Use Disorder Workshop
October 15, 11:00am – 12:00pm: Antelope Valley Wellness Community, 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by Antelope Valley Wellness Community

Webinar: Institutionalizing LGBTQIA+ Justice Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention: Centering Trans Inclusion as a Value and Practice
October 15, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Prevent Connect A ValorUS Project

Webinar: Communities Strengthening Themselves: A Family to Family Real Talk Conversation
October 15, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Concrete Support
October 15, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Informed Voter Resources
October 15, 5:00pm – 6:30pm: View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library, 3854 W. 54th St., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Presented by L.A. County Library

Virtual Heart & Hand Book Talk
October 15, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Presented by L.A. County Library

Webinar: Anxiety and Depression
October 15, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Presented by NAMI San Gabriel Valley

Wednesday, October 16

Virtual Training: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Services for LGBTQI+ Individuals
October 16, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Dads Around the Table
October 16 – November 6, Wednesdays, 10:00am – 11:30am
Receive a $75 Amazon gift card for attending all 4 virtual sessions
Presented by Leah’s Pantry

Social Needs in Healthcare: Turning Evidence into Practice Symposium
October 16, 9:00am – 12:00pm ET: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Presented by Better Care Playbook, Camden Coalition, and UPMC Health Plan

Virtual Event: National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week
October 16, 10:00am
Hear from experts who will explore new blood pressure and heart health resources and discuss practical advice for controlling blood pressure and improving heart health for women of any age.
Presented by Office on Women’s Health

Virtual Training: Survivor-Centered Support Improving Health Care Response to Intimate Partner Violence
October 16, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Webinar: Substance Use Disorder and the Family: A New iLookOut Course
October 16, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Office of Head Start

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
October 16, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Noche de Familia
October 16, 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Pacific Clinics Monrovia, 902 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
Join them for a night dedicated to children and their families. This event is open to the public.
Presented by Pacific Clinics Monrovia

Virtual Event: Read Together, Create Together: “Mama Works Very Hard/ Mama Trabaja Muchisimo” Read Aloud
October 16, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
This will be a bilingual English/Spanish event. To register, click here.
Presented by Quality Start Los Angeles and Dual Language Learner Initiative

Thursday, October 17

Webinar: Labor & Birth in People with Excess Adiposity Implications for Clinical Care
October 17, 7:00am – 8:00am
Presented by Perinatal Quality Improvement

Webinar: Addressing High-Risk Behaviors and Safety Planning
October 17, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Development Is a Journey: A Conversation Roadmap for Talking With Families
October 17, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Taller de asiento de seguridad: ¿Está su hijo/a en el asiento de seguridad adecuado?
17 de octubre, 10:30am: The Whole Child, 10155 Colima Rd., Whittier, CA 90603
Presentado por The Whole Child

Webinar: Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood
October 17, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Autumn Harvest
October 17, 11:00am – 2:00pm: East San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Center, 1359 N. Grand Ave., Covina, CA 91724
Presented by San Gabriel Valley (SGV) Health Neighborhood and East San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Center

Webinar: Conflict Management
October 17, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Webinar: Addressing High-Risk Behaviors and Safety Planning
October 17, 1:30pm – 3:oopm
Presented by Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Know Your Rights: Birth Equity in California
October 17, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Part of the Understanding California’s Birth Options webinar series
Presented by Whole Child Equity Partnership

Webinar: How do you Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity
October 17, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

How to Raise LGBTQ+ Allies
October 17, 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Presented by L.A. County Library

Friday, October 18

Webinar: Approaches to Address Structural Racism
October 18, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Domestic Violence Training Series: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
October 18, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Los Angeles County Perinatal Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium & Peace over Violence

Webinar: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-Babies
October 18, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative

Webinar: Family Centered Success Through  Coaching Mastery: Demonstration With Narration
October 18, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California 

Saturday, October 19

19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival
October 19, 10:00am – 7:00pm: On Crenshaw Blvd, between Stocker Ave. and Obama Blvd.
This is a free event.
Presented by Taste of Soul LA

Road to Resources: Free Community Resource Fair
October 19, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Saban Community Clinic, 5205 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Presented by Saban Community Clinic and UCLA Luskin

Halloween Party Concert with ArcoStrum for Those with a Family Member or Friend on the Autism Spectrum
October 19, 1:00pm – 2:00pm: The Help Group, 13130 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
This event is for young people with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Presented by The Help Group and Music for Autism

Virtual Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Course
October 19 – December 14, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Have questions? Call or text (626) 828-1302, or email us at namisgvconsumer@gmail.com.
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — San Gabriel Valley

Sunday, October 20

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
October 20, 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Amelia Mayberry Park, 13201 E. Meyer Rd., Whittier, CA 90605
This event will feature music, food, art, and educational activities.
Presented by Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation

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