Upcoming Events for the Week of September 23rd

September 23, 2024 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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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.

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

Learn STOP THE BLEED®: Save a Life
2^nd 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
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.

This Week’s Events

Monday, September 23

Virtual Training: Case Management & System Navigation – Level 1
September 23, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Presented by Homeless Health Care Los Angeles

Webinar: Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program 2024-25: Kick Off for Community Partners
September 23, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Enrollment starts November 1st. Learn more about what’s covered (free monthly premiums and no copays or out-of-pocket costs for most care at Kaiser Permanente), eligibility, how to enroll, and outreach resources for your community.
Presented by Kaiser Permanente

Tuesday, September 24

2^nd Annual Community Partnered Participatory Research Symposium
September 24, 8:00am – 3:00pm: MLK Behavioral Health Center, 12021 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by UCLA-CDU for AIDs Research Community Engagement & Clinical Informatics Core

Virtual Training: Centering Equity in the Work: Three Strategies That Will Change Your Professional Practice
September 24, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Virtual Training: DC:0–5 Clinical Training
September 24 – 26, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: Child Trends’ Applied Research Agenda on Black Children and Families: Engaging Communities for Meaningful Change
September 24, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Child Trends and American Public Human Services Association

Webinar: Enhancing Medicaid Equity Through Health Literacy: Practical Strategies
September 24, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Center for Health Care Strategies

Webinar: Quality, Access, and Reflective Practice
September 24, 11:00am
Presented by ZERO TO THREE

Webinar: Neuroaffirming Services & Parent Coaching for the Early Intervention (El) Population
September 24, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California

Virtual Training: Self Care Session
September 24, 3:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Webinar: Why Boys Struggle in School and How to Help
September 24, 2:30pm
Presented by Forth Health and Child Mind Institute

Wednesday, September 25

Webinar: Healthy People 2030: Empowering Diabetes Prevention, Treatment and Management
September 25, 8:00am – 9:00am
Presented by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Webinar: From General Education to Special Education and Everything in Between: Addressing Dyslexia as a Team
September 25, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Western Psychological Services (WPS)

Webinar: What is Public Health Nutrition?
September 25, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Tulane Nutrition

Webinar: Cradle Through Career Education in California – A Look Ahead
September 25, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Unite LA

Webinar: Developing a Response Plan to Misinformation in Public Health
September 25, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Public Health Communications Collaborative

Webinar: Addressing High-Risk Behaviors and Safety Planning
September 25, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

Webinar: Maternal Health Stakeholder Call
September 25, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by U.S Department of Health and Human Services

Webinar Series: Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change: Reproductive Care for All: Helping people Becoming Parents
September 25, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints

Webinar: Healthy Fats: Not all fats are bad
September 25, 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Register by emailing Ann Lin at Ann.Lin901@commonspirit.org
Presented by Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center

Webinar: Addressing High-Risk Behaviors and Safety Planning
September 25, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

Our Bodies, Our Autonomy: The Future of Reproductive Justice for All
September 25, 3:30pm – 6:30pm: Northridge Complex USU Theater, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330
A film screening of “Preconceived” and “Seahorse Parents,” followed by a panel discussion on the future of reproductive justice for all.
Presented by Office of Women’s Health, Los Angeles LGBT Center, California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom and many more

Bike Safety Class – Adults and Teens
September 25, 6:00pm – 8:00pm: MLK Community Center, 11833 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by East Side Riders Bike Club and People for Mobility Justice

Thursday, September 26

Save the Date: National Healthy Aging Symposium
September 26, TBD
Presented by Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health

Virtual Training: High-Risk Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) System Training Program
September 26, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Training: Best Practices to Address the Needs of Caregivers with Disabilities
September 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Training Institute

Step Into Success: 10^th Annual Job Fair
September 26, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Hawthorne Memorial Center, 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Presented by Hiring Spree LA, Department of Social Services and many more organizations

Webinar: Optimize your Preschool Program’s Operations with Entrepreneurial Strategies
September 26, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Virtual Event: Department of Mental Health Birth to 5 Champion Network Consultation Call
September 26, every 4^th Thursday 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by the Department of Mental Health Prevention Services Division Family and Community Partnerships Unit

Hybrid Meeting: South LA/South Bay African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team: Bi-Monthly Regional Meeting
September 26, 5:00pm – 7:30pm: Children’s Institute Watts Campus, 10200 S. Success Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
A discussion on voter education in regards to reproductive justice. Register for in-person or virtual attendance.
Presented by the South L.A./South Bay African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team

Friday, September 27

5^th Annual Health IT Summit
September 27, 9:00am – 3:30pm: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Virtual Training: Boundaries & Ethics
September 27, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Webinar: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-Babies
September 27, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative

Saturday, September 28

3^rd Annual Jazz on the Grass
September 28, 11:00am – 5:00pm: Compton College Quad Area, 111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221
Presented by The Compton Alumnae Chapter, Delta sigma Theta Sorority

Bike Safety Class – Adults and Teens
September 28, 10:00am – 12:00pm: MLK Community Center, 11833 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by East Side Riders Bike Club and People for Mobility Justice

Sunday, September 29

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