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Upcoming Events for the Week of October 28th

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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:

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

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Ongoing Opportunities

Opportunity for Families to Serve on California’s NICU Family Advisory Council
Application deadline: November 15
Have you had a baby in the NICU? Are you passionate about making the NICU journey better for others? Requires a 2-year commitment, with $2,000 compensation to family members who participate by responding to emails and attending meetings.
Coordinated by California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC)

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 Still Available!  
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 AssistanceThe 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.

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.

Seeking Black/African American or Latina/Latinx Birthing People with Physical Disabilities to Participant in a Study
Black people and Latinxs/Latinas with physical disabilities have unique experiences during pregnancy. To learn about these unique experiences, Brandeis University is conducting a study to better understand how race and disability can affect pregnancy. If you are Black/African American and/or Latinx/Latina or Hispanic, have a physical disability, and have given birth in the last ten years, they’d like to interview you. Participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
To participate, email Janelle Mills at pregnancystudy@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-3928.

Los Angeles Rental Housing Habitability Program In November, Los Angeles County will start a new proactive rental housing inspection program called the Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) in the unincorporated areas of the County. The goal of RHHP is to ensure that rental housing properties and units maintain the minimum habitability standards required by law. Check out these English and Spanish flyers and these FAQs for more information.

This Week’s Events
Monday, October 28

Virtual Event: DONA International Summit
October 28 – 29, 7:00am – 3:00pm
Annual conference featuring experts on topics relevant to the doula profession
Presented by DONA International

Seminario Virtual: Instituto de Capacitacion Integral Virtual para el ASQ-3 y ASQ:SE-2
Octubre 28 – 30, 8:00am – 12:30pm
Presentado por Brookes

Antelope Valley Sexual Health Listening Session
October 28, 10:00am – 3:30pm: Wesley Adult Day Health Care, 844 W. Ave I., Lancaster, CA 93534
Registration required. The deadline is October 24. Participants will receive a $25 gift card, food, and resources. Questions? Email Lizette Martinez at LMartinez@lachiv.org.
Presented by Los Angeles County Commission on HIV

Webinar: Somos Latine Families
October 28, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center and The Children’s Partnership

Tuesday, October 29

Pediatric Sleep Intervention 0-5 2-day Certificate Training
October 29 – 30, 8:30am – 4:00pm: Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Hwy., Sacramento, CA 95833
Presented by Palm Pediatric Training Institute

Webinar: Science X Design
October 29, 9:00am – 10:00am
An overview of this new tool that helps early childhood programs gather input from the families they serve
Presented by the Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University

Webinar: Psychological Safety: The Foundation for a Connected & Engaged Team
October 29, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: California Doula Landscape Analysis: Findings From the California Doula Workforce Survey
October 29, 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by the National Health Law Program

Virtual Event: Policy in Action: Building a Community that CARES for Young Adults: A Youth-Centered Mental Health & Well-Being Policy Agenda for Atlanta
October 29, 10:00am – 11:30am
This session will spotlight youth-centered policy recommendations for mental health and well-being, co-designed with young people who have transitioned out of foster care.
Presented by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) & the Creating Actionable and Real Solutions (CARES) Initiative

Work Ready: Careers in Fundraising
October 29, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by L.A. County Library

Virtual Training: Prenatal Toolkit Training: Breastfeeding Education – A Guide for You and Your Baby
October 29, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Learn how to use the booklet and toolkit to help facilitate conversations with prenatal patients about their infant-feeding decisions.
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: Why More Girls Suffer from Depression and How to Support Them
October 29, 2:30pm
Presented by Fort Health

Webinar: Managing Postpartum Depression in Rural America
October 29, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Rural Minds and The National Grange

Operaciones de Alimentos Caseros
29 de octubre, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Presentado por L.A. County Library

Wednesday, October 30

Webinar: ASQ Online Live Demo
October 30, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Ages & Stages Questionnaires

Webinar: And How Are the Children? Suicidality in Adolescents and Young Adults
October 30, 9:00am – 10:15am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Seminario Virtual: La Capacidad de Recuperacion
Octubre 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Webinar: Ghosted: Desperately Seeking Mental Health Care
October 30, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

Webinar: Improving Health Outcomes for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
October 30, 10:00am – 11:15am
Presented by Center for Health Care Strategies

Virtual Event: Policy in Action: Building a Community that CARES for Young Adults: Youth-Centered Housing Policies for New York City and Los Angeles
October 30, 10:00am – 11:30am
This session will spotlight youth-centered policy recommendations for mental health and well-being, co-designed with young people who have transitioned out of foster care.
Presented by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) & the Creating Actionable and Real Solutions (CARES) Initiative

La inscripción abierta para cobertura médica comienza el 1 de noviembre ¿Está listo para los nuevos cambios?
30 de octubre, 11:00am
Presentado por Unidos US

Webinar: Beyond the Shelves and Manipulatives: Learning Environments that Nurture Young Children
October 30, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Virtual Training: Self and Community Care Open Session: Bonus Stress Reduction Edition
October 30, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Part of the Self and Community Care Open Sessions Series
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

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

Webinar: Vegetarian & Plant-based: Building a Balanced Vegetarian Diet
October 30, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Register by emailing Ann Lin at  Ann.Lin901@commonspirit.org
Presented by Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center

Webinar: The Case for Weight Inclusive Healthcare
October 30, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Health Care Homes

Webinar: Developmentally Appropriate Procedures for Emergency Preparedness
October 30, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Join this session to learn more about implementing developmentally appropriate emergency drills in early childhood settings.
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Recently Arriving Families, Core Stressors, and the Social Determinants of Health and Mental Health
October 30, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Rapid Response Home Visiting

Thursday, October 31

Webinar: The Behavioral Health Services Act (Proposition 1) – Now What?
October 31, 10:00am
Presented by Children Now

Webinar: Deep Dive – Afterschool Suppers: A Snapshot of Participation
October 31, 12:00pm
Presented by Food Research & Action Center

Webinar: Advocating for Group Prenatal Care to Improve Birth Outcomes
October 31, 12:00pm
Presented by Alliance for Early Success

Webinar: Conflict Management
October 31, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Hauntingly Sweet Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair
October 31, 3:00pm – 7:00pm: West Valley Mental Health Center, 20151 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth, CA 91311
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Friday, November 1

Webinar: The Culture of You, Me and We
November 1, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Participants will have the opportunity to appreciate how culture, race, and bias impact their families and how to connect with people of different cultures to better serve their needs.
Presented by California Training Institute

Saturday, November 2

Black Men’s Wellness Day
November 2, 7:00am – 12:00pm: Michelle and Barack Obama Sport Complex,5001 Obama Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Presented by the African American Male Wellness Agency

LA Eye Camp
November 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm: LA Korean Consulate General Parking Lot, 3243 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010
FREE eye exams, screenings for cataracts, and more will be provided
Presented by Vision Care Service West

Your Voice Counts: Share the Housing and Community Development Needs of Your Community
November 2, 11:00am – 12:30pm: Los Angeles County Development Authority, 700 W. Main St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Join to provide your input on housing and community development needs of your community.  Comments and needs expressed at these meetings will be presented to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and may be used to develop the Action Plan, which allocates funds in the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, starting on July 1, 2025.
Presented by Los Angeles County Development Authority

Sunday, November 3

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

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