Upcoming Events for the Week of September 9th

September 9, 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.

SUN Bucks: A Summer Food Program
Children who qualify for free or reduced school meals through a school meal application or an Alternative Income Form, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. You don’t need to do anything to sign up. SUN Bucks provides $40 per month for food for June, July and August 2024 ($120 total)

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.

This Week’s Events

Monday, September 9

Virtual Training: Maternal Mental Health Certificate Program
September 9 – December 16, Mondays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Registration deadline: September 1 at 8:55pm
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Webinar: Key Findings from the SPEAK UP Champion Report
September 9, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Perinatal Quality Improvement

Webinar: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
September 9 , 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoint Center

Tuesday, September 10

Save the Date: Congressional Briefing on Maternal Suicide
September 10, 9:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Webinar: Families in Recovery: Touchpoints in the Context of Substance Use Disorder
September 10 – 26, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoint Center

Webinar: Elevating Comprehensive Developmental Promotion and Preventative Services With the Family-Engaged Well Visit Planner Approach
September 10, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems: Evidence to Impact Center

Virtual Training: Tools for Wellbeing
September 10, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Webinar: Communities Strengthening Themselves: A Family to Family Real Talk Conversation
September 10, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Virtual Event: Neuroaffirming Services & Parent Coaching for the Early Intervention Population
September 10, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Infant Development Association of California

Virtual Training: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
September 10, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by California Training Institute

Wednesday, September 11

Webinar: Understanding the Risk of Cannabis Use
September 11, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by MLK Healing Center

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

Parent Informational Workshop Series: Supporting Emotional Development and Regulation
September 11, 11:00am – 12:00pm: Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804
Presented by the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the Long Beach Public Library

Nurturing Transitions: Supporting Children and Families in a New School Year
September 11, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations

Webinar: Supporting Family Economic Wellbeing with Brain Science Informed Strategies
September 11, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Rapid Response Home Visiting

Virtual Training: Microsoft Word Proficiency
September 11, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Hybrid Meeting: Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC) Board Meeting
September 11, 2:00pm: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Event: Black Daddy Dialogue
September 11 – December 11, every 2^nd Wednesday, 6:30pm
To register, text ‘DAD’ to 323-745-2771
Presented by African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative

Thursday, September 12

Webinar: Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States: First Steps for Health Centers
September 12, 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Health Center Excellence Academy

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

Webinar: Caring Cities: Learning from Child Care Providers in Los Angeles
September 12, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Community Investment for Families Department

Virtual Training: Trauma-Informed Leadership: The Balance of Compassion & Accountability
September 12, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the California Training Institute

Virtual Event: Self-Care Matters: Well-Being for the Family Caregiver
September 12 , 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by the ARC of California

Webinar: What Parents Say About Changing Mandated Reporting
September 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Strengthening Families

Webinar: Vaccine Preventable Disease Control Program: Prenatal Provider Information Session
September 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Department of Public Health

Virtual Training: Writing for Understanding
September 12, 19, 26, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Literacy Works

Webinar: MyPeer Orientation for Home Visitors
September 12, 1:00pm
Presented by My Peers & Office of Head Start

Virtual Training: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership 101
September 12, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by BEAM (Black Emotional + Mental Health Collective)

Webinar: Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Toolkit for English Learner Roadmap
September 12, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Presented by Californians Together

Black Maternal Health Conference & Training Institute
September 12 – 14, Varies, Atlanta, GA
Presented by Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Friday, September 13

Virtual Training: Heroes of Hope: Championing Suicide Prevention Together
September 13, 8:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Mass General Brigham McLean Hospital

Virtual Event: Policy Café: From Volatility to Stability: Can California Fix Its Boom or Bust Budget?
September 13, 9:00am – 10:30am
Presented by Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Virtual Training: Housing First
September 13, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Environmental Health Disparities Awareness Forum
September 13, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Magic Johnson Recreation Center, 905 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Presented by UCI Center for Environmental Health Disparities Research

Virtual Meeting: Listening Session on How to Address Homelessness in South L.A.
September 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register here.
Presented by County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative

Learn STOP THE BLEED®: Save a Life
September 13 (and2^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

Webinar: Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-Babies
September 13, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative

Just Drive: Take Action Against Distraction
September 13 (and2^nd 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

Virtual Training: Trauma-Informed Care Part 2: Applying the Principles
September 13, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Virtual Training: Motivational Interviewing Part 1
September 13, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Webinar: Caring Out Loud: True Stories about Caregiving
September 13, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Presented by Family Values @ Work

Saturday, September 14

LA County Youth Commission SD3 Listening Session
September 14, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Los Angeles Valley College Monarch Hall, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley glen, CA 91401
Presented by Los Angeles County Youth Commission

5^th Annual Prostate Cancer Walk
September 14, 8:00am – 12:00pm: Cal State Dominquez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747
Presented by City of Carson and others

Sunday, September 15

We don’t know of any events happening today.