Upcoming Events for Week of September 30
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 September
Diabetes Classes
Every Monday for the Month of September, 2:00pm – 3:30pm: Boyle Heights Family Resource Center, 1200 N. State St., Ste. 1069, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Presented by L.A. Care
Monday, 9/30
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Health Screening
September 30, 7:30am – 12:30pm: St. Agnes Catholic Church, 2625 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
For more information, please call Isabel Polanco at 213-742-5762
Presented by CHMC Dignity Health – Community Benefits
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Healthy Eating Class
September 30, 4:25pm – 5:45pm: MOOR OUT OF LIFE, 600 W. Manchester Ave, #4, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Presented by MOOR OUT OF LIFE
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Curls and Conversation: Hair Health 101
September 30, 10:00am – 11:00am: Black Women for Wellness, 4340 11th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Presented by Black Women for Wellness
HFA Regional FFS Core Training
September 30 – October 4, 8:30am – 4:30pm: Yolo County Housing Authority, 147 W. Main St (Meeting Room), Woodland, CA 95695
Presented by Healthy Families America
Tuesday, 10/1
Webinar: Teacher Time: Little Scientists – Exploring STEAM with Infants and Toddlers
October 1, 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Presented by Early Childhood National Centers
Webinar: Enrolling and Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness Webinar Series: Conversations with Families about Living Experiences and Housing Goals
October 1, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Early Childhood National Centers
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Understanding Anxiety and Depression: How to Survive and Thrive
October 1, 7:00pm – 9:00pm: 2471 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91107
Presented by NAMI San Gabriel Valley
Webinar: The I/ECMHC Crisis of Confidence
October 1 & 8, 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Wednesday, 10/2
Webinar: Patient Engagement in Quality Improvement: How Does It Work?
October 2, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Fifty & Better Health Fair 2019
October 2, 9:00am – 2:00pm: Janet Goeske Foundation & Senior Center, 5257 Sierra Street, Riverside, CA 92504
Presented by Janet Goeske Foundation & Senior Center
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – San Bernardino
October 2, 8:30am – 4:30pm: Children’s Network, 825 East Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Presented by the San Bernardino County Children’s Network Mentoring Task Force
Webinar: Meeting Webcast – The Secretary’s Advisory Committee for Healthy People 2030
October 2, 8:00am – 10:00am
Presented by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
DIVE IN – ZERO to THREE’s Annual Conference 2019
October 2 – 4, TBA: The Diplomat, 3555 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
Presented by ZERO to THREE
CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) Training
October 2- 4, TBA: CCRC, 20001 Prairie Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Presented by Birthing, Bonding & Breastfeeding, with Child Care Resource Center
Thursday, 10/3
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Asthma-Friendly Home
October 3, 10:00am – 11:00am: Health Education Center, 1725 Western Avenue North, San Bernardino, CA 92411
Presented by Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: San Gabriel Valley Job Fair
October 3, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Canyon City Church/ Valleydale Center, 5525 N. Lark Ellen Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Presented by Incight
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: 15th Annual Riverside College & Career Fair
October 3, 4:00pm – 8:00pm: Galleria at Tyler, 1299 Galleria at Tyler, Riverside, CA 92503
Presented by Riverside College & Career Fair
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Managed Career Solutions 4th Annual Disability Job and Resource Fair
October 3, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Hollywood WorkSource Center, 4311 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Presented by Managed Career Solutions
Webinar: An Equitable Vision for Children & Families
October 3, TBA
Must login to register for course
Presented by the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
Beginning Rhythms & Keys to Caregiving: Feeding and Sleep Routines
October 3 – 4, 10:00am – 4:30pm: Denver Preschool Program, 305 Park Avenue West, Suite B, Denver, CO 80205
Presented by Special Care Inc.
Child & Youth Care Certification
October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, 1722 South Lewis Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Presented by Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Training
October 3 – 4, 9:00am – 4:00pm: NCJW I LA, 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
To register, please contact CPP@NCJWLA.ORG. For general questions about the training, please contact Dr. Maricella Mendez Sherwin at mendezshewin1@gmail.com
Presented by the National Council of Jewish Women – Los Angeles
Friday, 10/4
Motivational Interviewing
October 4, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Casa Pacifica, 1722 South Lewis Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Presented by Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Monthly Mindfulness Meeting – A Women Empowering Support Group & Network
October 4, 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Century 21 PrimeTime Realtors, 5490 Philadelphia Street, Chino, CA 91710
Presented by Alexandria Garcia
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: FAMILY FIRST FRIDAYS
October 4, starting at 10:00am (use dropdown to select date): The Village at Westfield Topanga, 6250 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Near 24 Hour Fitness, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Presented by Westfield Topanga
Autism Independence Conference
October 4, 9:00am – 2:00pm: The California Endowment, 1000 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by the Autism Independence Foundation
Trauma & Addiction Training
October 4, 9:00am – 4:30pm: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Echo
Introduction to Maternal and Pediatric Nursing
October 4, 10:00am – 10:00pm: CPR 4ALL, 5318 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Ste. 105, Valley Village, CA 91501
Presented by CPR 4 All
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Autism Independence Conference
October 4, 9:00am – 2:00pm: The California Endowment, 1000 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Presented by Autism Independence Foundation
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: A Day without Hunger
October 4, 9:00am – 1:00pm: YWCA San Gabriel Valley Bassett Park, 510 N. Vineland Ave., La Puente, CA 91746
Presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, DPSS, and others
Saturday, 10/5
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: 4th Annual Say NO Bullying Festival
October 5, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Presented by Say NO Bullying
PARENT/ FAMILY EVENT: DaddyCon SoCal: A Convention for Dads
October 5, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Great Wolf Lodge, 12681 S. Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Presented by DaddyCon
PARENT/ FAMILY EVENT: MommyCon SoCal
October 5, 9:00am – 4:00pm: Great Wolf Lodge, 12681 S. Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Presented by MommyCon
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Learn & Grow Expo!
October 5, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Discovery Cube Orange County, 2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Presented by Parenting OC Magazine
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Damaged Goods Organization Inc. 2nd Annual Children’s Awareness Day
October 5, 12:00pm – 5:30pm: Rawley Duntley Park, 3334 W. Ave K, Lancaster, CA 93534
Presented by Damaged Goods Organization
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Fall into Family Fun Reading Event
October 5, 10:00am – 11:30am: California State University Fullerton, 800 North State College Blvd, Education Classroom Building, Reading Center, Room 24, Fullerton, CA 92831
Presented by Reading Educators Guild and Hazel Miller Croy Reading Center
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: 10th Annual LA Family Day
October 5, 12:00pm – 3:00pm: The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Presented by T.J. Martell Foundation and Citi
Sunday, 10/6
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: 32nd Annual Encino Family Festival
October 6, 10:00am – 4:00pm: Ventura Blvd (between Balboa Blvd and Amestoy Avenue),
16900 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316
Presented by the Encino Chamber of Commerce
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Youth Art and Talent Showcase and Homelessness Resource Fair
October 6, 11:00am – 4:00pm: South Los Angeles Wetlands Park, 5413 S. Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011
For more information please contact Brittany Daniel at Bdaniel@lasha.org
Presented by LASHA