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 26
Today is the start of Every kid healthy Week (April 26 – 30) & client Experience Week (April 26 – 30)!Supporting Community-Based Organizations to increase Vaccination coverage across different Racial and Ethnic adult Populations currently Experiencing DisparitiesApplications should be submitted by April 26, 5:00pmPresented by urban InstituteVirtual Program: The growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old Training of TrainersApril 26 – 30, TBAPresented by ZERO TO THREEWork ready 6-Week Program to enhance Job-ReadinessApril 26 – June 4, TBAPresented by Los Angeles county LibraryWebinar: What You need to know about substance use disorder (SUD): Your Teen and substance UseApril 26, 10:00am – 11:00amPresented by Antelope Valley Wellness Community, the Los Angeles county department of Public Health, and the CORE CenterWebinar: The American Rescue plan and cash support for Families that include ImmigrantsApril 26, 1:00pmPresented by center on budget and policy PrioritiesWebinar: Parenting While Black Webinar Series: Embracing the Brilliance and Resilience in Black FamiliesApril 26, 1:00pmPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center
Tuesday, April 27
Virtual Event: 9th national conference on health and domestic ViolenceApril 27– 30, TBAPresented by Futures Without ViolenceVirtual Workshop: Promoting first Relationships® LearnerApril 27 – 30, 8:30am – 12:00pmPresented by Parent-Child relationship Programs at the Barnard CenterVirtual Event: family resource Centers: Vehicles of Social ChangeApril 27, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by California family resource AssociationVirtual Training: 2021 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy – BOOSTERApril 27, 9:00am – 4:30pmPresented by Children’s InstituteWebinar: Being present with FamiliesApril 27, 10:00am – 11:00amFor much more information, please refer to this flyer.Presented by the OunceVirtual Event: Welcome baby Virtual information SessionApril 27, 11:00am – 12:00pmThis virtual event is for all L.A. county families who are expecting. You can also register for this event by calling (213) 342-3127 or emailing mchawelcomebaby@gmail.com.Presented by the Welcome baby program at Maternal and child health access (MCHA)Virtual Event: Welcome Baby: totally free Virtual EventApril 27, 11:00am – 12:00pmL.A. county families who are expecting and plan to deliver at Dignity health – St. Mary medical center or MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s medical facility Long beach are invited to join. There will be games, information about community resources and prenatal and postpartum support.Presented by the Welcome baby Programs at Dignity health – St. Mary medical center and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s medical facility Long BeachVirtual Event: Let’s Connect: Questions and Conversations Around Preventing sexual Harassment in Virtual, At-Home Workspaces and educational SettingsApril 27, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by PreventConnectVirtual Event: COVID-19 Vaccine Training – COVID-19 Vaccine(s) & health plan UpdatesApril 27, 12:00pmPresented by health NetVirtual Event: Stakeholders meeting on Homeless Services in service planning area 6 (SPA 6)April 27, 1:00pm – 3:00pmPresented by SPA 6 Coordinated entry System
Wednesday, April 28
Today is Denim Day (April 28)!Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 28, by appointment: San Fernando Swap Meet, 585 Glenoaks Boulevard, San Fernando, CA 91340An 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) 438-5497.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield guarantee community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacySave the Date: The Hidden Biases of good PeopleApril 28, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by the national Training Institute on Race and Equity, in partnership with California Training Institute (CalTrin)Virtual Event: Intentional Black Fatherhood EngagementApril 28, 9:00am – 12:00pmTo register, please email Laurel Murray at LMurray@labestbabies.org. This event will be capped at 100 participants. Presented by the Los Angeles county Perinatal and Early childhood home Visitation ConsortiumWebinar: What You need to know about substance use disorder (SUD): Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose Using NaloxoneApril 28, 10:00am – 11:00amParticipants will receive a naloxone kit.Presented by the Antelope Valley Wellness Community, the Los Angeles county department of Public Health, and the CORE CenterWhat Anti-Asian Hate Means for mental Health, safety and JusticeApril 28, 11:00amPresented by USC Annenberg center for health JournalismWebinar: The legacy of the Early YearsApril 28, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by ZERO to THREEVirtual Event: stop Food Waste: Driving awareness to fight Food WasteApril 28, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by Food tank and Compass GroupWebinar: Uprooting the Structural Drivers of health Inequity: policy Solutions to Address Systemic Racism in EducationApril 28, 11:30am – 1:00pmPresented by ChangeLab SolutionsWebinar: learning to listen 2021: Listening to Transgender Children, Transforming OurselvesApril 28, 12:00pmSimultaneous Spanish language translation will be offered.Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterVirtual Event: DVHSC All-Member MeetingApril 28, 1:00pmPresented by Los Angeles county domestic violence regional CoordinationVirtual Event: Conversación Comunitaria: Terremotos (Spanish Session)April 28, 1:00pmPresented by American Red Cross – Los Angeles RegionWebinar: PPS change in scope of service Requests (CSOSRs): Considerations & StrategiesApril 28, 1:00pm – 2:15pmPresented by California primary care association (CPCA)Virtual Event: Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding task force general MeetingsApril 28, 1:00pm – 3:00pmFor much more information please email Cindy Young at cyoung@breastfeedla.orgPresented by Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding task force of Greater Los AngelesVirtual Event: COVID-19 community conversation on COVID-19 Vaccines: Latinx community (Spanish Session)April 28, 5:30pm – 6:30pmPresented by Cedars-Sinai, in collaboration with Para Los Niños
Thursday, April 29
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 29, Times vary*: Los Angeles City college (Lot 1), 4100 Marathon St., Los Angeles, CA 90029An 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) 428-1457.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield guarantee community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacyVirtual Event: conversation Circle: An Exploration of Anti-Asian Racism in the USApril 29, 9:00am – 10:00amPresented by HER health CollectiveThe Pathway to a green Card and tax ComplianceApril 29, 11:00am – 1:00pmPresented by Koreatown youth & community center and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los AngelesWebinar: Educating about Cervical cancer Screening Amid the PandemicApril 29, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by California primary care association (CPCA)Virtual Event: LitWorks reading group DiscussionApril 29, 3:00pm – 4:30pmPresented by Literacy WorksVirtual Event: COVID-19 community conversation on COVID-19 Vaccines: Black CommunityApril 29, 4:00pm – 6:00pmPresented by Cedars-Sinai, in collaboration with the Los Angeles urban league and 88th street Temple Church of God in Christ
Friday, April 30
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 30, 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: Advances in Autism 2021 live Virtual LearningApril 30, 9:00am – 1:00pmPresented by UCLA center for Autism research and treatment (CART)Virtual Event: 2021 Perinatal mental health conference for Black Birth Workers, Clinicians & ProvidersApril 30, may 7, 14, & 21, 9:00am – 12:30pmThis conference is offered to Black birth workers and those working or serving clients in the Los Angeles county area. For those who do not meet the criteria to attend live, a recording of the full conference will be available to purchase for $199 once the conference is over. If you are interested in purchasing the recording once available, please sign up for an email notification here. For questions, contact Erin Sricharoon at erin@maternalmentalhealthnow.org.Presented by Maternal mental health NOWFacebook live Event: Día de los Libros story TimeApril 30, 10:00am – 10:45amWith special guests, including California Surgeon general Dr. Nadine Burke HarrisPresented by first 5 association of California and California State Library
Saturday, may 1
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19May 1, 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 PharmacyHealthy Kids DayMay 1, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, 2900 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90023There will be activities for the whole family. totally free backpacks, toys, and books will also be given to families while supplies last.Presented by Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA in collaboration with other community partners
Sunday, may 2
We don’t know of any events happening today.
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