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Upcoming Events for the Week of October 21st

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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.

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 21

Webinar: High-Risk Neonatal
October 21, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
October 21, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Rainbow Parenting & Family Program Kickoff: Play and Explore
October 21, 11:00am – 11:45am: Sorensen Library, 6934 Broadway Ave., Whittier, CA 90606
Presented by L.A. County Library

Webinar: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
October 21, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoint Center

Virtual Event: Health Literacy Annual Research Conference (HARC)
October 21 – 22, TBA
Presented by Institute for Healthcare Advancement

Tuesday, October 22

Virtual Training: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, 0-5
October 22 – 24, 9:00am – 1:00pm
This is the diagnostic manual for children ages birth through 5 years, developed and published by ZERO TO THREE.
Presented by  Department of Mental Health

Veteran Claims Clinic
October 22 & 23, 9:00am – 3:00pm: Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park: 905 E El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by Military Veterans Affairs – County of Los Angeles

Webinar: Concrete Strategies for Parent/Caregiver Engagement
October 22, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the California Training Institute

Webinar: Prenatal to 3 Research to Policy Summit
October 22, 11:00am
Presented by Prenatal to 3 Policy Impact Center

Webinar: NIFA Food and Nutrition Security: Addressing Critical Shortages in Nutrition Professionals Through Investments in Education and Workforce Development
October 22, 12:00pm
Presented by L.A. County Department of Public Health

Webinar: MyPeers Orientation for Health and Safety Staff
October 22, 1:00pm – 1:45pm
An introduction to MyPeers, a community of practice forum for Head Start programs, staff, and partners. MyPeers is a virtual space for brainstorming, exchanging ideas, and sharing resources.
Presented by MyPeers

Virtual Event: Together for Families Conference 2024
October 22 – 24, TBA
Presented by Strengthening Families, Center for the Study of Social Policy and others

Virtual Event: Self-Care Matters: Well-Being for the Family Caregiver
October 22 & 29, 6:00pm – 7:30pm 
Presented by the ARC of California

Wednesday, October 23

Webinar: Unveiling Our Stronger Starts Fatherhood Initiative
October 23, 10:00am 
Presented by First 5 California

Webinar: Nurturing Tiny Voices: Supporting Infant and Toddler Language Development
October 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Zero to Three

Webinar Series: Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change: Securing Children’s Constitutional Right to a Safe, Healthy Climate
October 23, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints

Virtual Event: Cottage Food Operations
October 23, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
The California Homemade Food Act allows certain foods to be made in private homes and sold to the public. Interested in running a home-based food business? Join the Dept. of Economic Opportunity to learn about permits, costs, and resources.
Presented by the L.A. County Library

Purple With a Purpose
October 23, 5:30pm – 7:30pm: Tony Arceo Memorial Park, 3125 Tyler Ave., El Monte, CA 91731
Presented by NAMI San Gabriel Valley

Thursday, October 24

Catalina Island Resident Resource Fair
October 24, 9:00am – 2:00pm: St. Catherine of Alexandria Church; 800 Beacon St., Avalon, CA 90704
Presented by the Office of LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Catalina Island Health, and City of Avalon

Holiday Blues Workshop
October 24, 10:00am – 11:30am: 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
To register or for more information, call Deidra McAlpin at (213) 655-0472.
Presented by MLK Center for Public Health & United Mental Health Promoters

Webinar: Updates on Managing Infectious Diseases
October 24, 10:00am – 11:00am
Stay up to date on infectious diseases, learn how to engage families and staff in preventive measures, and know what to do when infectious diseases are circulating.
Presented by Education Development Center

Webinar: Immigrant Access to Disability and Age-Based Public Benefits
October 24, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Benefits Access for Immigrants Los Angeles (BAILA)

Pathways to Food Equity: A Dialogue Across the Food Landscape
October 24, 10:00am – 3:30pm: Huffington Center, 1324 Normandie Ave., #28, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Presented by Los Angeles Food Policy Council

Webinar: Doing More for Children and Families with AEPS-3
October 24, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Ages and Stages

Webinar: Calming Terric Toddlers: Evidence-Based Strategies that Reduce Aggression and Promote Self-Regulation
October 24, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Webinar: Acceso de inmigrantes a beneficios publicos por discapacidad y basados en la edad
October 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presentado por Benefits Access for Immigrants Los Angeles (BAILA)

Virtual Training: Writing for Understanding Level 2
October 24 – November 21, Every other Thursday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Literacy Works

Friday, October 25

Connect with Hope – NAMI Greater LA County Conference
October 25, 8:30am – 4:00pm: The California Endowment. 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by NAMI

Webinar: Domestic Violence Training Series: Legal Considerations for Domestic Violence Victims in the Immigrant Community
October 25, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Los Angeles County Perinatal Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium & Peace over Violence

Harvest Fest
October 25, 3:30pm – 6:00pm: Toberman Neighborhood Center, 131 N. Grand Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731
Presented by Toberman Neighborhood Center, Providence Wellness Center, and Gang Reduction & Youth Development

Saturday, October 26

Step Out® Walk to Stop Diabetes
October 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Rainbow Lagoon Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802
Presented by the American Diabetes Association

Breast/Chestfeeding 5K Awareness Walk
October 26, 8:00am – 11:00am: Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood, CA 90305
The event will raise funds for lactation consultant services.
Presented by the  South LA/South Bay African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team (SLASB AAIMM CAT)

October Carnival: A Tricks & Treats Event
October 26, 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Park View Educational Complex, 44327 Fig Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534
Presented by Antelope Valley Partners for Health

Sunday, October 27

Rebuilding Trust in Public Health and Science
October 27 – 30, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Presented by American Public Health Association

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