Upcoming Events for the Week of April 12th

NOTE: Most in-person events have been moved to an online format, postponed, or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re making updates as we learn about them, but we recommend contacting organizers before registering for in-person events.For updated information and resources for home visitors, visit our COVID-19 page. From all of us at LABBN, we wish you and yours good health during these challenging times.

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 extensive lists we update weekly for:

Home Visiting and Early childhood Professionals
Parents, Caregivers, and Families

Do you have something for us to include? Email vreyes@labestbabies.org. and stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

April is:

Alcohol awareness Month
Child abuse Prevention Month
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness Month
National Autism awareness Month
National cancer Control MonthCheck out The White House’s Proclamation for 2021.
National Donate Life Month
National Minority health Month
Occupational therapy Month
Oral, Head & Neck cancer awareness Month
Parkinson’s awareness Month
Sexual assault awareness Month
Stress awareness Month
Testicular cancer awareness Month
Wear Blue Day (April 1)
World Autism awareness Day (April 2)Check out The White House’s Proclamation for 2021.
National Public health Week (April 5 – 11)
RAINN Day (April 6 – 8)
National Alcohol Screening Day (April 7)
World health Day (April 7)
National youth HIV & AIDS awareness Day (April 10)
Black Maternal health Week (April 11 – 17)
STD awareness Week (April 11 – 17)
Healthcare Volunteer Week (April 18 – 24)
National Infertility awareness Week (April 18 – 24)
National Pediatric Transplant Week (April 18 – 24)
Digital Advocacy Day (April 21)
World Immunization Week (April 24 – 30)
World Meningitis Day (April 24)
National infant Immunization Week (April 24 – may 1)
Every kid healthy Week (April 26 – 30)
Patient Experience Week (April 26 – 30)
Denim Day (April 28)

Events happening throughout April

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration for LA county ResidentsOpen Registration, 8:00am – 8:00pmSee the website for information on which groups are currently being vaccinated. No Internet access? Call (833) 540-0473 for support with appointments Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 8:30pm.Presented by county of Los Angeles department of Public HealthNurturing Parenting ClassesWednesdays (March 3 – may 12, 2021), 10:00am – 11:00amThis class is to help you and your family learn about a child’s developmental milestones, self-awareness, and positive forms of reinforcement. There is a total of 11 sessions that take place once a week on Wednesdays. All sessions are in English only and open to all zip codes. For registration information, please call Victoria at (213) 590-2457 or Jasmine at (323) 397-5798.Presented by Children’s BureauEarly childhood and family Engagement EventsPresented by the Los Angeles Public Library:

Music Mondays: Mondays, 10:00am
Storytime Online: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am
Baby and Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30am
Virtual Mini-Storytime: Thursdays, 11:00am

For much more information on the events hosted, please refer to this calendar.

Webinar: Caring for the Breastfeeding Dyad and yourself during the COVID-19 PandemicEvery Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pmThis weekly webinar was created as a safe place for lactation professionals to gather. There will be a new speaker/topic each week to offer current information on guidelines and recommendations.Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition

Monday, April 12

Free COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicApril 12 – April 23, by appointment only: Weingart YMCA Wellness and Aquatic Center, 9900 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044To schedule your vaccination appointment, call (855) 287-6789. The call center is open Monday – Friday from 6:00am to 8:00pm and on the weekend from 6:00am to 5:00pm. Bilingual agents are available.Presented by CVS Health, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los AngelesAdult Grief GroupApril 12 – may 31, TBAGroup sessions are held over the course of 8 weeks and meet once a week for 1 hour and 30 minutes.To register, call (562) 429-0075 ext. 2 or email programs@newhopegrief.orgPresented by new Hope Grief support CommunitySave the Date: Honoring the Black Maternal health Week (BMHW) theme of “Claiming Our Power, Resilience and Liberation” Panel DiscussionApril 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by March of Dimes and the Los Angeles county Public LibraryParenting While Black Webinar Series: No Instructions: development across the Early Years – The Imagined versus the RealApril 12, 1:00pmPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterDeRay Mckesson – building Power for Racial EquityUpcoming Events for the Week of April 12th (###) NOTE: Most in-person events have been moved to an online format, postponed, or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re making updates as we learn about them, but we recommend contacting organizers before registering for in-person events.For updated information and resources for home visitors, visit our COVID-19 page. From all of us at LABBN, we wish you and yours good health during these challenging times.

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 extensive lists we update weekly for:

Home Visiting and Early childhood Professionals
Parents, Caregivers, and Families

Do you have something for us to include? Email vreyes@labestbabies.org. and stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

April is:

Alcohol awareness Month
Child abuse Prevention Month
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness Month
National Autism awareness Month
National cancer Control MonthCheck out The White House’s Proclamation for 2021.
National Donate Life Month
National Minority health Month
Occupational therapy Month
Oral, Head & Neck cancer awareness Month
Parkinson’s awareness Month
Sexual assault awareness Month
Stress awareness Month
Testicular cancer awareness Month
Wear Blue Day (April 1)
World Autism awareness Day (April 2)Check out The White House’s Proclamation for 2021.
National Public health Week (April 5 – 11)
RAINN Day (April 6 – 8)
National Alcohol Screening Day (April 7)
World health Day (April 7)
National youth HIV & AIDS awareness Day (April 10)
Black Maternal health Week (April 11 – 17)
STD awareness Week (April 11 – 17)
Healthcare Volunteer Week (April 18 – 24)
National Infertility awareness Week (April 18 – 24)
National Pediatric Transplant Week (April 18 – 24)
Digital Advocacy Day (April 21)
World Immunization Week (April 24 – 30)
World Meningitis Day (April 24)
National infant Immunization Week (April 24 – may 1)
Every kid healthy Week (April 26 – 30)
Patient Experience Week (April 26 – 30)
Denim Day (April 28)

Events happening throughout April

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration for LA county ResidentsOpen Registration, 8:00am – 8:00pmSee the website for information on which groups are currently being vaccinated. No Internet access? Call (833) 540-0473 for support with appointments Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 8:30pm.Presented by county of Los Angeles department of Public HealthNurturing Parenting ClassesWednesdays (March 3 – may 12, 2021), 10:00am – 11:00amThis class is to help you and your family learn about a child’s developmental milestones, self-awareness, and positive forms of reinforcement. There is a total of 11 sessions that take place once a week on Wednesdays. All sessions are in English only and open to all zip codes. For registration information, please call Victoria at (213) 590-2457 or Jasmine at (323) 397-5798.Presented by Children’s BureauEarly childhood and family Engagement EventsPresented by the Los Angeles Public Library:

Music Mondays: Mondays, 10:00am
Storytime Online: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am
Baby and Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30am
Virtual Mini-Storytime: Thursdays, 11:00am

For much more information on the events hosted, please refer to this calendar.

Webinar: Caring for the Breastfeeding Dyad and yourself during the COVID-19 PandemicEvery Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pmThis weekly webinar was created as a safe place for lactation professionals to gather. There will be a new speaker/topic each week to offer current information on guidelines and recommendations.Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition

Monday, April 12

Free COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicApril 12 – April 23, by appointment only: Weingart YMCA Wellness and Aquatic Center, 9900 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044To schedule your vaccination appointment, call (855) 287-6789. The call center is open Monday – Friday from 6:00am to 8:00pm and on the weekend from 6:00am to 5:00pm. Bilingual agents are available.Presented by CVS Health, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los AngelesAdult Grief GroupApril 12 – may 31, TBAGroup sessions are held over the course of 8 weeks and meet once a week for 1 hour and 30 minutes.To register, call (562) 429-0075 ext. 2 or email programs@newhopegrief.orgPresented by new Hope Grief support CommunitySave the Date: Honoring the Black Maternal health Week (BMHW) theme of “Claiming Our Power, Resilience and Liberation” Panel DiscussionApril 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by March of Dimes and the Los Angeles county Public LibraryParenting While Black Webinar Series: No Instructions: development across the Early Years – The Imagined versus the RealApril 12, 1:00pmPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterDeRay Mckesson – building Power for Racial Equityappointment: Palmdale transportation Center, 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive East, Palmdale, CA 93550An appointment is required. This clinic is only available for people who are currently eligible under the state guidelines. For much more information, please call (909) 620-1661.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield guarantee community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacyVirtual Event: tension Management: The Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Latino FamiliesApril 15, 10:00amPresented by national Hispanic and Latino mental health technology Transfer center Network (MHTTC)Virtual Event: La Hub West Valley Collaborative event GatheringApril 15, 10:00am – 11:30amMonthly gathering of West San Fernando Valley community partners to share resources and info.Presented by StrengthUnitedMaternal and child health access (MCHA) Monthly meeting – COVID-19, Pregnancy, and VaccinationApril 15, 10:00am – 12:00pmPresented by Maternal and child health access (MCHA)World Art Day Essentials GiveawayApril 15, 10:00am – 4:00pm: St. Robert’s Center, 211 3rd Avenue, Venice, CA 90291This event is for pregnant and/or parenting youth under the age of 25 and their children only. All participants should RSVP. To RSVP, email rborrero@ccharities.com, or call (213) 318-5758 or (213) 318-5762.Presented by The Landing at St. Robert’s CenterVirtual Event: Caring for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women’s health Workshop – Addressing health DisparitiesApril 15, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by The Los Angeles county Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Women’s health CollaborativeWebinar: Avoiding Burnout while Caring for Ourselves and OthersApril 15, 1:00pm – 2:00pmPresented by California primary care association (CPCA)Celebrating Our Health, In a Joyous Way!April 15, 2:30pm – 4:00pmPresented by CinnaMomsVirtual Event: Paid family Leave Virtual Training SeriesApril 15, 4:00pm – 5:30pmThis training is for African American parents, healthcare professionals, doulas, faith-based members and allies who offer support and services to Black families in Los Angeles County.Presented by California work & family Coalition, Black Infants & Families of Los Angeles and Los Angeles department of Public HealthLung Power with Children’s medical facility Los AngelesApril 15, 6:00pmPresented by breathe SoCal health and Children’s medical facility Los Angeles

Friday, April 16

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 16, by appointment: Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 W. Imperial Hwy (Western gate – parking lot 3), Los Angeles, CA 90047An appointment is required. This clinic is only available for people who are currently eligible under the state guidelines. For much more information, please call (310) 330-3130.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield guarantee community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacyVirtual Event: Black Maternal health Week and Virtual ConferenceApril 16 – 17, TBAPresented by Black Mamas matter AllianceVirtual Event: AV Day of RemembranceApril 16, 9:45amThis event will be held to honor babies who were loss during pregnancy or infancy.Presented by Mighty Little GiantsWebinar: Storytelling In the Time of COVID-19April 16, 1:00pm – 2:00pmPresented by StoryCenter

Saturday, April 17

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 17, by appointment: Los Angeles Christian Presbyterian Church, 2241 N. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032An appointment is required. This clinic is only available for people who are currently eligible under the state guidelines. For much more information, please call (213) 294-2840.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield guarantee community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacyLung Power with Children’s medical facility Los AngelesApril 17, 11:00amPresented by breathe SoCal health and Children’s medical facility Los Angeles

Sunday, April 18

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