Upcoming Events for the Week of September 16th

September 16, 2024 Genesis Garcia-Henriquez

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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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.

Housing and Utility Assistance for Ukrainians
Open Until September 30, 2024
Are you a newcomer in Los Angeles County from Ukraine under the Uniting for Ukraine Program, a Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee, or Non-Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee? Housing and Utility Assistance may be available for you. Ukrainian refugees may apply for the Refugee Employment Program (REP) by phone at (818) 956-0500 ext. 100 or (213) 318-5716.

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

WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit Increase
Through September 30, 2024
WIC families can get extra money to buy fruits and vegetables at WIC-approved stores and farmers’ markets. Use this tool to find your nearest farmers’ market that accepts WIC, and learn more about the benefit here.

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.

Participate in the Metro and LADOT 2024 Mobility Wallet Pilot Program
Application period closes in early September
The City of Los Angeles and Metro are offering residents of LA County a chance to participate in the Mobility Wallet Pilot Program. This program will allow eligible participants to receive a prepaid debit card with up to $1,800 for a year that can be used for eligible transportation purposes. This program is limited to 2,000 participants.

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

Expecting Fathers Group
August 27 – September 24
Register or text DAD to 323-745-2771 to choose your session time.
Presented by African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative

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
2^nd 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

This Week’s Events

Monday, September 16

Virtual Training: ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute
September 16 – 18, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

Tristeza Navideña
16 de Septiembre, 10:00am – 11:30am: 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Para inscribirse, llame al (213) 655-0696.
Presentado por Los Promotores Unidos de Salud Mental del Condado de Los Ángeles

Tuesday, September 17

Webinar: Introducing Zero To Three’s New Tool-Building for Babies: State Policy Self-Assessment Suite
September 17, 9:00am
Presented by Zero to Three

Virtual Training: Microsoft Excel Proficiency Part 2
September 17, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: Using the Touchpoints Approach in Reflective Supervision and Coaching
September 17 – 19, 9:00am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Seminario Virtual: Los Adolescentes y el Consumo de Sustancias
17 de Septiembre, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presentado por MLK Healing Center

Webinar: Work Ready: In-Depth Tour of Google Sheets
September 17, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by LA County Library

Substance Use Disorder Workshop
September 17, 11:00am – 12:00pm: Antelope Valley Wellness Community, 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Presented by Antelope Valley Wellness Community

Virtual Meeting: California Department of Public Health STD Control Branch (STDCB) and Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH): Southern Region
September 17, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Syphilis and congenital syphilis cases have been increasing in California. Health officials are holding this meeting to enhance our response.
Register by August 9.
Presented by the California Department of Public Health and Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health

Virtual Training: Motivational Interviewing Part 2
September 17, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: Burnout Prevention
September 17, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
September 17, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Alliance for Children’s Rights Open House
September 17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm: Alliance for Children’s Rights 4525 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 150, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Presented by Alliance for Children’s Rights

Webinar: Citizenship Panel Discussion
September 17, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Presented by LA County Library

Wednesday, September 18

Virtual Training: Treatment Modalities for Youth Substance Use Disorder
September 18, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Seminario Virtual: Adolescente y Vapeo
18 de Septiembre, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presentado por MLK Healing Center

Virtual Workshop: ACEs-LA: Building a Network of Care to Support ACE Screening and Response Activities for Young Children and Families
September 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by L.A. County Department of Mental Health SPA 5 Birth to Five Collaborative

Feeding Our Housing Insecure Angelenos
September 18, 10:00am -2:00pm: Huffington Center 1324 Normandie Ave Ste 28 Los Angeles, CA 90006
Presented by Los Angeles Food Policy Council

Webinar: Gross Motor Art Activities That Calm Squirming Bodies and Minds
September 18, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Recess Wednesday: Self-Care Break
September 18, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for Learning Center

Virtual Event: Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program 101
September 18, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Virtual Training: Harm Reduction Part 2 – Practice & Policy
September 18, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Thursday, September 19

Virtual Event: Arizona’s Annual Health Literacy Conference
September 19, 7:00am – 2:30pm
Presented by Promising Practices for Healthy Communities

Virtual Training: Overdose Prevention & Response
September 19, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Motivational Interviewing Workshop
September 19, 9:30am – 4:30pm: Homeless Healthcare LA (HHCLA) 1282 W. 2^nd St Los Angeles, CA 90026
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Webinar: Recognizing the Power of Early Relational Health in the Community-based Doula Movement
September 19, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Health Connect One and Nurture Connection

Webinar: Strengths-Based Family Relationships: Strategies for Moving Beyond Negativity and Judgment
September 19, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Webinar: Understanding California’s Birth Options: You Got Options
September 19, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Part of the Understanding California’s Birth Options webinar series
Presented by Whole Child Equity Partnership

Mental Health America Conference
September 19 – 21, TBA: Washington, D.C.
Presented by Mental Health America

Friday, September 20

Virtual Training: ASQ® Online Pro/Enterprise Account Hands-On Learning Sessions
September 20, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brookes Publishing

La Deteccion y Prevencion de los Canceres mas Comunes en la Comunidad
20 – 21 de Septiembre, 8:30am – 2:30pm: Courtyard by Marriott Palmdale, 530 W. Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93551
Presentado por Vision y Compromiso

8a Conferencia Regional: Vision Integral del Ser Humano
20 de Septiembre, 9:00am – 2:00pm: San Bonifacio Church, 120 N Janss St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Presentado por Vision y Compromiso

Cafecito Talk – Open House: Lil Bee Infant Developmental Program
September 20, 9:00am – 1:00pm: Lil Bee, 225 E. Badillo St., Covina, CA 91723
Presented by Lil Bee Inc.

Virtual Training: The Art and Science of Father Engagement Programming
September 20, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Virtual Training: Reframing Latinx Family Traditions Toward the Preservation of Culture and Resilience for Bicultural Children & Families
September 20 & 27, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by Latinx Parenting

Virtual Event: Neuroaffirming Services & Parent Coaching for the EI Population with Hillary Crow, MA, CCC-SLP
September 20, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California

Saturday, September 21

Revolucion Festival Free Community Village
September 21-22, 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241
Presented by Todo Wafi

Sunday, September 22

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