Upcoming Events for Week of February 4
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.
Ongoing Events
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Serving the Homeless
Through December 21 (select drop-down for date), 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Lighthouse Church, 1885 Anaheim Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Presented by The Free Pantry
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: We Exist Family/ Caregiver Support Group (AV)
Through February 7 (use the drop-down to select date), 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Tarzana Treatment Centers, 320 East Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93550
Presented by We Exist
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Cubs Cafe Breastfeeding Support Group
First Sunday of Every Month, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: 11833 Wilmington Ave., Willowbrook, CA 90059
Presented by Lioness Lactation
Monday, 2/4
Webinar: Supporting Our Youngest Learners Experiencing Homelessness
February 4, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Professional Learning
SAN JOSE: UCSD Extension Lactation Educator Counselor Training
February 4, 5, 6, & March 25, 26: Sobrato Center for Non-Profits, Cupertino Room B, 1400 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
Presented by California Breastfeeding Coalition
Tuesday, 2/5
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Mental Education Class – Familial Violence
February 5, 8:30am: Providence Health Center, 470 N. Hawaiian Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744
To register, please contact Maria Zuniga at 532-256-1291 or Mazuniga@dmh.lacounty.gov
Presented by LA County Department of Mental Health
Community Resiliency Model
February 5, 9:00am – 4:30pm: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by ECHO
Webinar: Making the Most of MyPeers: Advanced Orientation Webinar
February 5, 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Presented by Head Start l ECLKC
Inglewood: Lactation Education Specialist Training Part 2
February 5, 13, 19, 27, 28, TBD: South Los Angeles Projects, 2930 W. Imperial Highway, Inglewood, CA 90303
Presented by California Breastfeeding Coalition
Wednesday, 2/6
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: We Exist Family/Caregiver Support Group (SFV)
February 6 – March 13 (use the drop-down to select date), 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Tarzana Treatment Centers, 18700 Oxnard St, Tarzana, CA 91356
Presented by We Exist
Webinar: Advanced FLIP IT! Transforming Challenging Behavior
February 6 & 13, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Webinar: Director Forum: Inclusion – The Program Administrator’s Role
February 6, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network
Webinar: Autonomy Support: A New Approach to Managing Challenging Behavior
February 6, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Early Childhood Investigations Webinars and The InvestiGator Club
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Teens, Screen Time and Overuse in Digital Age
February 6, 6:30pm – 8:30pm: Harvard – Westlake Upper School, 3700 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Chalmers East, Los Angeles, CA 91604
Presented by Harvard–Westlake Parents
Webinar: Weighing In on Obesity and Breastfeeding
February 6, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Praeclarus Press
Thursday, 2/7
Webinar: Protecting Infants from Pertussis: Strategies to Increase Maternal Immunization & Reduce the Gaps in Health Systems
February 7, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by California Department of Health Care Services
Webinar: Bringing Families on the Resilience – Building Journey
February 7, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Devereux
WEBINAR: “My Child is Always Asking for Something!” Capture Natural Teaching Moments with Your Child’s Requests!
February 7, 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Presented by Behave Your Best!
Friday, 2/8
Carriage House Birth Foundation Postpartum Doula Training
February 8-10, 10:00am – 6:00pm: Los Angeles, CA
Presented by Carriage House Birth
Saturday, 2/9
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Rancho Springs Medical Center – GentleBirth Childbirth Class
February 9, 9:00am – 3:30pm: Rancho Springs Medical Center, 25520 Medical Center Drive, Murrieta, CA 92562
Presented by Rancho Springs Medical Center
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Community Health Fair and Career Expo
February 9, 10:00am – 3:00pm: 6476 Streeter Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Presented by Wind of the Spirit
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: One City, All Kids Summit 2019/ Una Ciudad Para Todos Los Niño’s Convocatoria 2019
February 9, 9:00am – 12:30pm: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Presented by Great Public Schools Now
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Immigration and Health: Status, Access, and Bridging the Disparity
February 9, 8:30am – 1:30pm: Geffen Hall, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 885 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Presented by UCLA Health Care Symposium
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Everything FREE Family Event
February 9, 11:00am – 1:00pm: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 668 South Catalina Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Presented by My New House
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: South Orange County Health & Wellness Fair
February 9, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672
Presented by Wellness & Prevention Coalition
Sunday, 2/10
State of the State: Politics & Race in California
February 10, 3:00pm – 6:00pm: The Unique Space, 1275 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Presented by The Advancement Project CA
Speak Up When You’re Down Gala
February 10, 5:00pm: Manhattan Beach County Club, Manhattan Beach, CA
Presented by Maternal Mental Health NOW