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Upcoming Events for the Week of October 7th

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 snish@labestbabies.org. And stay in touch with us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

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.

Direct Cash Assistance to Pregnant People
The Pregnancy Assistance Income with Dignity (P.A.I.D) program pays $1,000/month of unconditional income for 18 months. This program is designed to reduce economic burden and improve health outcomes of pregnant people in L.A. County. Learn more and apply at ncjwla.org/paid.

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.

Rental Assistance available for Female Heads of Households
The National Council of Jewish Women LA offers one-time assistance to female heads of households with dependents living with them. This one-time assistance helps cover the cost of monthly rent (up to $1,000) for those financially impacted by layoffs, reduction in hours, reduced salary, illness, or other unexpected emergencies within the last 90 days. You can find the eligibility requirements here.

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

This Week’s Events
Monday, October 7

Virtual Training: Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors Online Program Acquisition Institute
October 7 – 18, 9:30am – 11:35am
Presented by Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors

Webinar: Bridging Divides with Empathy: Understanding and Inclusion
October 7, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by the Infant Development Association of California

Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Event
October 7, 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Community Resource Center in Long Beach, 5599 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805
Presented by Community Resource Center LA

Tuesday, October 8

Virtual Training: Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Supervisor Support Training
October 8, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Child Parent Psychotherapy: Maricella Mendez Sherwin, PhD

Virtual Training: Expanding Social Supports to Achieve Better Outcomes
October 8, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Virtual Event: Health Literacy in Action Conference
October 8, TBD
Presented by Institute for Healthcare Advancement

Expecting Fathers Group
October 8 – November 5
Register or text DAD to 323-745-2771 to choose your session time.
Presented by African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative

Pros & Cons of Ballot Measures
October 8, 6:00pm – 7:30pm: View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library, 3854 W. 54th St Los Angeles, CA 90043
Presented by L.A. County Library

Wednesday, October 9

From Pain to Power: A Postpartum Mental Health Convening on Storytelling and Policy Change
October 9, 8:30am – 2:00pm: Wellnest, 3787 S Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Presented by Maternal Mental Health Now

Virtual Meeting: Listening Session on How to Address Homelessness in San Gabriel Valley
October 9, 9:00am – 10:30pm
Register here.
Presented by County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative

Webinar: Beyond the Stereotype: Empowering Men in Early Childhood Education
October 9, 11:00am – 1:00pm
The webinar will cover topics such as overcoming societal stereotypes, strategies for recruitment and retention, and the impact of male role models on early childhood development.
Presented by National Head Start Association

Webinar: Joining Recently Arriving Families Where They Are
October 9, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Hear from a home visitor supervisor, an attorney, and a clinical psychologist about their experiences working with immigrant families.
Presented by Rapid Response Home Visiting

Webinar: “On Equity and Health Literacy” with Harriet A. Washington
October 9, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Presented by SayAh!

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
October 9, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Thursday, October 10

Webinar: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Youth Leaving Incarceration
October 10, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by the Annie E. Casey Foundation 

Webinar: Establishing & Maintaining Milk Supply for NICU Patients: People, Policies & Pumps
October 10, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Fantastic Futures: Rising Communities Community Event and Policy Forum
October 10, 10:00am – 5:00pm: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Presented by Rising Communities

Webinar: Raising Healthy and Emotionally Intelligent Kids
October 10, 11:00am – 11:45am
Presented by BrightLife Kids

Webinar: Promoting Child Safety Through Staff and Family Partnerships
October 10, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Office of Head Start

Webinar: Preventing RSV in Infants and Young Children in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
October 10, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by the Administration for Children and Families

Webinar: Trauma Across the Lifespan: Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma
October 10, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Mexican Folk Art Paper Flowers Workshop for Hispanic Heritage Month
October 10, 3:30pm – 4:00pm: Wiseburn Library, 5335 W. 135th St., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Presented by L.A. County Library

Friday, October 11

Webinar: Domestic Violence Training Series: Domestic Violence Prevalence, Red Flad and Resources
October 11, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Los Angeles County Perinatal Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium & Peace over Violence

Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Event
October 11, 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Community Resource Center in East L.A., 4801 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Presented by Community Resource Center LA

Saturday, October 12

CPR Training
October 12, 9:00am – 5:00pm: Child Care Resource Center, Antelope Valley, 250 Grand Cypress Ave., Palmdale, CA 93551
Register by October 11
Presented by Child Care Resource Center

El Nido Farmers Market: 1 Year Birthday Celebration
October 12, 9:00am – 2:00pm: El Nido Family Centers, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Presented by El Nido Family Centers

Antelope Valley Family Play Day & Zumbathon
October 12, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park, 43063 10th St West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Presented by Child Care Resource Center

San Pedro Strong & Healthy Community Health Fair
October 12, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731
Presented by San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, & Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro

Ellsworth Kelly-Inspired Art Workshop
October 12, 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Duarte Library, 1301 Buena Vista St., Duarte, CA 91010
Presented by L.A. County Library

Sunday, October 13

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

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