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Upcoming Events for the Week of October 6th

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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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)
The document 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

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.

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.

Seeking Black/African American or Latina/Latinx Birthing People with Physical Disabilities to Participate 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.

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

Our Voice, Our County: Countywide Survey
The LA County Chief Sustainability Office is requesting community members to share their input on how to build a more sustainable LA County.

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

Need Groceries or Essentials Dropped Off?
The Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA and the YMCA of Metropolitan LA are providing grocery and essential product delivery services to families who are currently avoiding public spaces. For confidential support, call the Weingart East LA YMCA at (323) 260-7005 or the YMCA of Metro LA at (323) 244-9077 or email socialimpact@ymcala.org.

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 new 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.

Families with Children Under 6 Invited to Complete the Rapid Survey
The Stanford Center on Early Childhood is looking for families with children under age 6 who live in California to complete their 15-minute survey. This survey asks about experiences related to healthcare, child care use and preferences, parent and child well-being, and the LA wildfires.

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

Client Survey Promotion
Survey Deadline: October 10
Los Angeles County is conducting an anonymous survey to gather information from individuals ages 18-26, who have been or are in foster care, on probation or in juvenile detention, or who are currently not in school or looking for a job, or who are mothers with children under the age of 5. Receive a $10 gift card when the survey is completed and a $25 gift card if you join the focus group.

Earn & Learn
Classes start September 29
L.A. County residents 18+ may be eligible to join a program with New Earth Life to train in music production, audio engineering, and digital content creation. Apply here. 

Chinese Language Support Group
NAMI San Gabriel Valley has started their 12-month Chinese and Mandarin language support group for families. 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!

Call for Artists: Design of a Mural for the Façade of the Vermont Corridor Building in Koreatown
Application Deadline: October 6, 5:00pm
The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture’s Civic Art Division invites artists to submit qualifications for the design of a mural that will be painted on the façade of the Vermont Corridor, Site 2 building in Koreatown. The site will serve as the new administrative headquarters for the LA County Department of Mental Health as well as provide office space for the Departments of Public Health, Children and Family Services, Public Social Services, and the Chief Executive Office. Click here to learn more.

This Week’s Events
Monday, October 6

Webinar: Creating Partnerships that Protect the Health and Well-being of Our Communities
October 6, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Part of the Somos Latine Families Series
Conversations feature live Spanish language translation and live captioning.
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center and The Children’s Partnership

Seminario Virtual: Comprender Las Señales de Bebés y Niños Pequeños
6 de Octubre, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Para registrarse, envíe un correo electrónico a Brlopez@ccrcca.org e incluya su nombre, mejor número de teléfono y el título de la capacitación para recibir el enlace del seminario web de Zoom.
Presentado por Child Care Resource Center

Tuesday, October 7

Webinar: Transforming Maternal Health Model: A Blueprint for Maternity Care
October 7, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement

Webinar: Innovative Medicaid Strategies to Enhance the Behavioral Health Care Workforce
October 7, 11:00am – 12:15pm
Presented by the Center for Health Care Strategies

Webinar: Recognizing Infant & Toddler Cues
October 7, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
To register, email Brlopez@ccrcca.org and include your name, best phone number, and the Training Title to receive the Zoom webinar link.
Presented by Child Care Resource Center

Wednesday, October 8

ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference
October 8 – 9, 7:00am: Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Registration is now open!
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: Perinatal Mental Health Training Series – Maternal Health Innovation in Medicaid
October 8, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Children’s National

Fall Career & Resource Fair
October 8, 9:00am – 12:00pm: South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Social Services GAIN Regions III AND VI

Annual Health IT Summit
October 8, 9:00am – 4:00pm: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA
Presented by the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Webinar: Holding Space for Lived Experiences: Compassionate and Culturally-Responsive Services
October 8, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: Communicating the Relationship Between Place, Racism, and Early Childhood Development
October 8, 11:00am
Presented by FrameWorks Institute and Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Webinar: Strengthening Cross-Agency Partnerships for Maternal and Child Health
October 8, 11:00am
Presented by Center for Maternal and Child Health Medicaid Partnerships

Virtual Meeting: Countywide Fatherhood and Family Mental Health Drop-in Clinical Call
October 8, 11:30am – 12:30pm
A discussion on working with fathers and their young children. See flyer on this and other Parental Perinatal Mental Health programs. No registration – just click here to join the meeting.
Presented by Love, Dad

Webinar: Tribal Child Welfare: Indigenous Wisdom as the Foundation for System Reform
October 8, 12:00pm
Part of the Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change Fall 2025 Series
Presented by the Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Invest in Housing: A Solution to Prevent Family Separation
October 8, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Imagination Factory & Foster America

Thursday, October 9

Virtual Training: High Risk Level Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) Level One Training
October 9 & 16, 6:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Webinar: Addressing Perinatal Intimate Partner Violence Through Collective Action, Compassionate Care, and Transformative Systems Change
October 9, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by The Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach Program and Stanford Medicine

Webinar: AMCHP Policy & Partnerships Town Hall Series 2025
October 9, 11:00am
Presented by Policy and Government Affairs Team at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs

Webinar: My Child is Neurodivergent—Now What?
October 9, 12:00pm
Presented by BrightLife Kids

Youth Moving On Fall Festival
October 9, 3:00pm – 6:00pm: 650 North Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Presented by Youth Moving On

Webinar: Rituals of Liberation: A Community Healing Gathering
October 9, 4:00pm
Presented by Conchita Consulting and American Association of People with Disabilities

Friday, October 10

Webinar: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-Babies
October 10, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Saturday, October 11

2025 NAMI California’s Los Angeles Youth Symposium
October 11, 9:30am – 2:00pm: Linda Esperanza Marquez High School, 6361 Cottage St., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) California

Seminario Virtual: Clase de Familia a Familia
11 de Octubre – 29 de Noviembre, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presentado por National Alliance on Mental Illness San Gabriel Valley

Sunday, October 12

CicLAvia—Heart of LA
October 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Routing starts at W 7th St and Park View Ave.
Presented by Metro

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