Upcoming Events for Week of February 17
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 list that we update weekly. Do you have something for us to include? Email snish@labestbabies.org. And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram, where we post event updates and lots of useful resources.
Events Happening Throughout February
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Medi-Cal & CalFresh Application Workshop
Every Thursday in February, 8:00am-3:30pm: Health Net Community Resource Center, 5047 East Whittier Boulevard, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
For more information, please call 323-415-9120 or 877-698-7662.
Presented by the Health Net Community Resource Center
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Managing Stress Support Group (Hand in Hand)
Every Friday in February, 10:30am-11:30am: Health Net Community Resource Center, 5047 East Whittier Boulevard, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
For more information, please call 323-415-9120 or 877-698-7662.
Presented by the Health Net Community Resource Center
Monday, February 17
No events listed
Tuesday, February 18
Dual Language Learner Celebration Week: E-Learning Sessions
Feb 18-21: OHS will offer one e-learning session each day, view at any time
Presented by Office of Head Start
Webinar: Leadership Models for Improving Impact
February 18, 10:00am-11:30am
Presented by Strategies 2.0
Wednesday, February 19
Senior Health Class on Aging and Vision Loss (Free)
February 19, 10:00am-11:00am: Providence Little Company of Mary, Wellness and Activity Center, 470 N Hawaiian Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744
For more information, please contact Nicole Young at Nicole.Young@providence.org
Presented by Providence Little Company of Mary
Webinar: Understanding the Past to Improve the Future: Lessons Learned in Fatherhood Program Service Delivery
February 19, 10:00am-11:45am
Presented by the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Webinar: Trauma in Families and Communities
February 19, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Presented by The Ounce
Webinar: Beyond Lecture: Teaching Breastfeeding Through Examples, Manipulatives, and Games
February 19, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presented by the United States Lactation Consultant Association
Webinar: At Greater Risk: The Intersection of ACEs and Addiction
February 19, 10:00am-11:00am
Presented by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Thursday, February 20
California Primary Care Association Quality Care Conference
February 20-21: Marriott Irvine, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612
Presented by the California Primary Care Association
Beyond the Band-Aid: Building Networks for Sustainable Impact
February 20, 8:00am-3:00pm: Azusa Woman’s Club, 1003 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Presented by YWCA of San Gabriel Valley
Webinar: Click, Click, Cook: Online Grovery Shopping Leaves ‘Food Deserts’ Behind
February 20, 10:00am-11:00am
Presented by The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR)
Webinar: Race Counts Webinar and Training
February 20, 11:00am-12:00pm
Presented by Race Counts – Advancement Project California
Friday, February 21
Best Practices in Infant Mental Health Intervention
February 21, 9:00am-4:30pm: Child & Family Guidance Center, 8550 Balboa Blvd. Suite 150, Northridge, CA 91325
For more information, please contact Cristal Escamilla at cescamilla@chla.usc.eduor 323-361-6687.
Presented by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the University of Southern California
Saturday, February 22
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: LAUSD 5k “MOVE IT”: Health & Wellness Festival
February 22, 8:00am-1:00pm: Dodger Stadium,1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
For more information, please contact 213-241-3850 or email at wellnessprograms@lausd.net
Presented by Los Angeles Unified School District
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: The L.A. Trust Tooth Fairy Event 2020(part of the LAUSD Move It Health and Wellness Festival and 5k)
February 22, 8:00am-1:00pm: Dodger Stadium,1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
For more information, please contact Esther Yepez at esther@thelatrust.org
Presented by the Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health
Los Angeles County Doula Town Hall Meeting
February 22, 10:30am-1:00pm: FAME Renaissance Center, 1968 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018
Presented by the Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) Los Angeles County Health Justice Team
Sunday, February 23
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Mind & Body Support Circle — Tapping Into Social Support
February 23, 3:30pm-5:00pm: San Fernando Valley Counseling Center, 7247 Hayvenhurst Ave, A-8, Van Nuys, CA 91406
For more information, contact info@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW