Upcoming Events for the Week of September 19th

Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant women 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:

• Home Visiting and Early Childhood Professionals
• Parents, Caregivers, and Families

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

September is:

• Baby Safety Month
• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Healthy Aging Month
• Hunger Action Month
• National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
• National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
• National Family Meals Month
• National Food Safety Education Month
• National Preparedness Month
• National Recovery Month
• National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
• Newborn Screening Awareness Month
• NICU Awareness Month
• Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
• Pain Awareness Month
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
• Sepsis Awareness Month
• Sexual Health Awareness Month
• Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
  Remember, you can now call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
• World Alzheimer’s Month
• World Sexual Health Day (September 4)
• Maternal Suicide Awareness Week (September 4 – 10)
• National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (September 4 – 10)
• World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)
• National Celiac Disease Awareness Day (September 13)
• National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (September 18)
• National Farm Safety & Health Week (September 18 – 24)
• Falls Prevention Awareness Week (September 18 – 24)
• Falls Prevention Awareness Day (September 22)
• Hunger Action Day (September 23)
• World Rabies Day (September 28)
• World Heart Day (September 29)
  

Ongoing Opportunities

UCLA Breastfeeding Study: Seeking Interview Participants
Get a $75 gift card for doing a 45- to 60-minute phone/zoom interview about breastfeeding. Must be pregnant or have recently given birth and identify as Asian American, Black or African American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Select a time to do the interview here. Contact ajscheitler@ucla.edu if you have questions.
Study conducted by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

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

Pregnant Persons Focus Groups and Survey: Seeking Participants
2020 Mom and the American Psychiatric Association are conducting a study to assess gaps in care and treatment of mental maternal health. Those who are currently pregnant, have given birth, or experienced pregnancy loss in the past 24 months are invited to participate. Participants who complete the two one-hour sessions will receive a $200 honorarium and those who complete the survey will receive a $30 Amazon gift card.
Study conducted by the American Psychiatric Association and 2020 Mom

Parent-Child Interaction Research Study: Seeking Participants
Are you a parent between the ages of 18-35 who was formerly in foster care and is now parenting a 6–18 month-old child? You’re invited to participate in this research study. You may be eligible to receive a $20 gift card. To learn more, call (626) 657-8745 or email ECampi15@Chan.USC.edu.

Black Mothers Wellness Study: Seeking Survey Participants
Are you a Black mother who has a 1-12 month-old baby? You’re invited to complete an online survey to share about your experiences as a new mother. To thank you for your time, you will get a $15 VISA gift card. For more information or to participate, email KFJames@mednet.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-7649.
Study conducted by the National Clinician Scholars Program at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

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.

Apply to Become a Help Me Grow LA Parent Champion
Help Me Grow LA (HMG LA) is recruiting parents, caregivers and community members across Los Angeles County to join the HMG LA Community and Family Engagement Council (CFEC) as Parent Champions. You’ll serve as a strategic planning partner and advocate for HMG LA, representing the family perspective and helping to ensure that early childhood services and resources meet the needs of children with or at risk of behavioral and/or developmental delays and disabilities. Members meet four times a year. Applications are available in English and Spanish. Apply today!

WIC Families Get Benefits at the Farmers’ Market
WIC families can get $30 to buy fruits and vegetables at WIC-certified Farmers’ Markets (limit one per family per year). Text “Farmers” to 91997 for more info or use this tool to find your nearest Farmers’ Market that accepts WIC.

Pregnant? Sign up for KPCC’s New Pregnancy Texting Service
KPCC and LAist have a new texting service that they are inviting pregnant people to help beta test. Get answers to some of your questions about pregnancy, birth and parent life. Text “heybb” to 73224 to sign up.

Food Giveaways
See our updated list throughout L.A. County. For all in-person events, remind families to wear masks, maintain social distancing, and stay home if they feel sick or have been diagnosed with COVID.

Infant Formula Resources for Families in L.A. County and Across California
See this updated post in the Stronger Families Blog for resources and information to share with the families you serve.

Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program
This program is open to low-income individuals who live in Los Angeles County. LIFE offers discounts on weekly and monthly transit passes on Metro and any LIFE participating transit agencies.
Presented by Metro

Free or Low-Cost Internet for Students
Visit GetConnectedLosAngeles.lacity.org or call 3-1-1 to learn about available options.
Presented by the City of L.A.

Resources to Bridge the Digital Divide
A recent LA Health Collaborative focused on helping underserved families in LA County get connected. For a very comprehensive library of resources, see the Digital Divide Toolkit from the Community Clinic Association of LA County. Here are a couple of good links to share with clients (those without Internet access can call 3-1-1 to learn about available options):
Get Connected LosAngeles
Affordable Connectivity Program

What You Should Know About Monkeypox
This continually updated webpage from the LA County Department of Public Health answers your questions and helps you find a vaccine clinic if you are at risk.

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available to Children Older Than 6 Months
Over 900 locations across Los Angeles County are now vaccinating children ages 6 months and older. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com or VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish) to learn about locations, and schedules for clinics offering these and other COVID-19 vaccines.

Free Rapid & PCR COVID Testing
Dates and times vary: Locations vary Free testing will be available by appointment only.
Presented by Total Testing Solutions

Pick-Up Testing Kit Program
If you have COVID symptoms or think you were exposed to COVID, you can pick up a free PCR testing kit, administer it yourself, and return it to a designated site for processing. See pick-up locations here.

Free COVID-19 Vaccines, Food, Diapers, Wipes, and more!
By appointment only
To make an appointment, call (323) 789-4717.
Presented by The Children’s Collective – Family Source Center

Golden Bear Pass
CalWORKs families can now receive a complimentary 2022 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.

Discounted Internet Service Still Available
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps income-eligible households afford high-speed internet service. The program provides up to a $30 monthly discount per family. To learn more or apply, visit InternetForAllNow.org or call 866-425-2870.

Have You Gotten Your Child Tax Credit Yet?
The Child Tax Credit puts cash in your hands to help with the rising cost of raising kids. You can get up to $3,600 per child under age 6 and up to $3,000 per child ages 6 to 17. File your claim at GetCTC.org (or in Spanish at GetCTCorg/es).

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

Request FREE COVID-19 Home Antigen Tests to Distribute in the Community You Serve
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is distributing FREE home antigen COVID-19 test kits to community agencies within high-need communities to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. If your agency is interested in distributing these in the community, please submit your request online using this link.

Podcast: DMH UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership
Lots of episodes on interesting and useful topics for home visitors – available on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. In partnership with the L.A. County Department of Mental Health, the Public Mental Health Partnership at UCLA “aims to realize a vision for excellence in care for vulnerable populations that incorporates typically marginalized perspectives and builds capacity to foster health equity.” Visit pmhp.ucla.edu to learn more.

Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Safe, effective and free – COVID-19 vaccines are widely available (even for babies who are at least 6 months old), regardless of health insurance and immigration status. There are hundreds of vaccination sites across L.A. County, and many are open late and on weekends with no appointment required. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com to find a location near you. See the CDC’s page on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Test to Treat COVID-19 Program
Get free same-day testing and free antiviral medication across LA County sites. Click here, call 211, or text 844-833-1334 to find a free county testing location.
Presented by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Monday, September 19

Webinar: Promoting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy
September 19 – 22, 8:30am -12:30pm
Presented by Parent-Child Relationship Programs at the Barnard Center

Virtual Training: Families in Recovery: Touchpoints in the Context of Substance Use Disorder (6-Part Series)
September 19, 23, 30, October 4, 7, 11; 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Somos Latinx Families: What Does it Mean to be Latinx and a Latinx Parent in 2022? / ¿Qué Significa Ser Latinx y Padre Latinx en el 2022?
September 19, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Meeting: Nutrition Access Los Angeles
September 19, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by LA County Nutrition Program

Webinar: 2022 Saving and Supporting Moms Congressional Briefing
September 19, 3:30pm – 4:45pm
Presented by 2020 Mom

International Marcé Society 2022 Conference – London UK
September 19 – 22: London, United Kingdom
Presented by The International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health

Tuesday, September 20

Perinatal Loss: Clinical and Supportive Care
September 20, TBA: DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, 237 South Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Presented by Postpartum Support International

Virtual Meeting: Reflective Father Engagement Consultation Drop-in Group
September 20, 10:00am – 11:00am
Hosted by Kevin Gruenberg and Richard Cohen.
No registration required – just go here to join. Questions? Email Dr. Gruenberg at kgruenberg@love-dad.org.
Presented by Love, Dad

Virtual Conference: The Right to Heal: Centering Mental Health Multi-Racial Equity in California
September 20, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, and others

Webinar: Fentanyl Communications Overcoming Overdose Misconceptions No One is Talking About
September 20, 10:00am (also September 28, 10:30am – register here)
Presented by Rescue Agency

Webinar: Implementing Tech-Enabled Innovation in Medicaid Managed Care: Opportunities to Advance Health Equity and Quality
September 20, 10:00am
Presented by the Center for Health Care Strategies

Virtual Training: Promoting Placement Stability Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process
September 20, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Must create an account to access registration form.
Presented by the LA County Dept. of Mental Health

The AAFP’s Family Medicine Experience (FMX)
September 20 – 24, TBA: Washington, DC
Presented by American Academy of Family Physicians

Wednesday, September 21

Virtual Training: The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO)™ System Training Program
September 21 – 22, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Institute

Save the Date: 2022 CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference: Onwards & Upwards – Accountability for the Past and Building Toward the Future of MCH
September 21 – 23, TBA: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
For questions, contact citymatchconference@unmc.edu.
Presented by CityMatCH

Virtual Training: Promoting Placement Stability Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process
September 21, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Must create an account to access registration form.
Presented by the LA County Dept. of Mental Health

Virtual Training: Supporting Parents After Loss: Mental Health and Peer Support Providers
September 21, 9:00am – 10:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence

Webinar: Building Resilience While Social Distancing: Parental Depression and Coping
September 21, 10:00am – 11:30am
Part of the series Supporting Everyone’s Mental Health (see also September 14 and 28)
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Event: Understanding Public Charge and the Biden Administration’s September 2022 Updates
September 21, 10:00am
See flyer here.
Presented by the BAILA Network, Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County, and the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs

Webinar: Centering Attachment: The Key to Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for 0-3
September 21, 11:00am
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations Webinars and ChildCare Education Institute

Evento Virtual: Entender las nuevas actualizaciones a la Regla de la Carga Publica de la Administracion Biden – Sept. 2022
September 21, 12:00pm
See flyer here.
Presentado por la Red de BAILA, La Oficina de Asuntos para Inmigrantes del Condado de LA, y Visión y Compromiso

Thursday, September 22

Webinar: Arizona’s Annual Health Literacy Conference
September 22, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Presented by the Institute for Healthcare Advancement and others

Webinar: Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge: Engaging the Community to Address the Maternal Health Crisis in the United States
September 22, 9:00am
This webinar gives an overview of this NIH-funded IMPROVE initiative research challenge.
Presented by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Webinar: Roles of Trust and Health Literacy in Achieving Health Equity (Session 1)
September 22, 10:00am – 11:30am
This session focuses on clinical settings. Also see sessions on September 28 (for public health institutions) and October 6 (for community-based organizations).
Presented by NASEM Health and Medicine

Webinar: Monkeypox Briefing
September 22, 11:00am
Presented by Department of Health & Human Services

Friday, September 23

Virtual Training: Promoting Placement Stability Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process
September 23, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Must create an account to access registration form.
Presented by the LA County Dept. of Mental Health

Webinar: Promoting Healthy Weight 3.0: Addressing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health Outcomes
September 23, 9:00am
Presented by University of Tennessee’s Public Health Nutrition Program

Webinar: Impact of Birth Experiences on Bodyfeeding Outcomes
September 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by BreastfeedLA

Webinar: The Importance of CalFresh in Unstable Times
September 23, 11:00am – 11:45am
Presented by Public Policy Institute of California

Online Workshop: Community Impact Arts Grant Application
September 23, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by Los Angeles County Arts and Culture

Saturday, September 24

DMV REAL ID Mobile Clinic
September 24, 9:00am – 3:00pm: Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, 2900 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
Presented by Assembly Member Miguel Santiago and the California DMV

Sunday, September 25

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