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, check out 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 comprehensive 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 assistance 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 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 provide current information on guidelines and recommendations.Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
Monday, April 5
Distance learning Parent/Caregiver survey (English | Spanish | Arabic)Open until April 7The Sacramento county office of education (SCOE) is looking for input from families and guardians across California to learn about their experience with distance learning during the pandemic. The SCOE will use this feedback to develop a guide for educators across the state to help improve online teaching.The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and closes on April 7, 2021. It is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.Presented by the Sacramento county office of education (SCOE)Community baby Diapers & Wipes ProgramBeginning April 5, TBAFree baby diapers and wipes will be supplied to those living in specified Los Angeles county zip codes and meet the qualifications. For more information, call (424) 248-7475 or email kause-losangeles@hotmail.comPresented by Karing Advocated United for Social Equality (KAUSE)Children’s Bureau DPSS Presents: Liberty Dental plan WorkshopApril 5, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by the Children’s Bureau DPSS teamChild Loss support GroupApril 5 – may 24, TBAGroup sessions are held over the courseof 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 CommunityThe Art of Self Care: A special series for Parents and CaregiversApril 5, 12, 19, 26 & may 3, 10; 7:00pm – 8:00pmThis is a 6-week virtual workshop series for parents and caregivers. Registration is required and space is limited.Presented by the Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles department of cultural Affairs, Blick Art Materials, and B Yoga
Tuesday, April 6
Virtual Event: 2021 Virtual national Forum – working together towards Racial Equity for Children, Families, and CommunitiesApril 6 – 8, TBAPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterVirtual Conference: SOPHE 2021dX: Gateway to the Future: health education & Promotion for AllApril 6 – 9, TBAPresented by the society for Public health EducationWebinar: home Visiting SafetyApril 6, 8:00am – 9:00amFor more information, please refer to this flyer.Presented by the OunceVirtual Event: Paid family Leave Virtual Training SeriesApril 6, 10:30am – 11:30amThis training is for African American parents, healthcare professionals, doulas, faith-based members and allies who provide 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 HealthWebinar: community health Innovations Series: Engagement Tactics in a changing WorldApril 6, 11:00amPresented by Northwest regional primary care AssociationWebinar: transportation and health Access: Where Do We Go From Here?April 6, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by health Outreach Partners (HOP)Webinar: understanding how Latino Families Are Bearing the Brunt of COVID in California. A discussion with Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, UCLA, center for the study of Latino health and CultureApril 6, 11:00am – 12:00pmEnglish-Español interpretation will be provided.Presented by Social change Institute (SCI) A Social enterprise of community health CouncilsVirtual Event: Remembering Visionaries: A Tribute to Betty Bardige, Ann Stadtler, Marlies Zammuto and T. Berry BrazeltonApril 6, 2:00pmPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints Center
Wednesday, April 7
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra el COVID-19April 7, by appointment: 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 more information, please call (213) 428-1457.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield promise community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacyVirtual Training: DC:0-5™ Diagnostic Classification of mental health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early ChildhoodApril 7 – 8, TBAPresented by ZERO TO THREEVirtual Training: top Accelerated action PlanningApril 7, 9:30amPresented by CalFresh healthy Living and othersWebinar: A Brain-Based approach to Accommodating FASD and other Neurobehavioral Disabilities (Sequential Series)April 7, 14 & 21, 9:30am – 12:30pmPresented by the FASD Network of southern California, in collaboration with WellnestInglewood Basketball entertainment center project Virtual Jobs information & resource FairApril 7, 10:00amPresented by AECOM TurnerWebinar: Attachment and executive Functioning in Virtual home VisitsApril 7, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by rapid response Virtual home Visiting CollaborativeWebinar: PDA Transcatheter Closure with Dr. Evan ZahnApril 7, 12:00pm – 1:00pmThis webinar qualifies for CECs.Presented by Perinatal Advisory Council: Leadership, Advocacy and Consultation (PAC/LAC)
Thursday, April 8
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 8, by appointment: 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 more information, please call (213) 438-5580.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield promise community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacyWebinar: QI Lessons from Implementing group Prenatal CareApril 8, 9:00am – 10:00amPresented by Institute for Perinatal quality ImprovementWebinar: An Integrated Approach: Investing in whole person Approaches to child and family Well-BeingApril 8, 9:00am – 10:30amPresented by Aunt Bertha (FindHelp.org)Webinar: Exploring Values and Beliefs Around ParentingApril 8, 12:30pm – 1:30pmFor more information, please refer to this flyer.Presented by the OunceVirtual Training: domestic violence 102 – domestic violence impact on ChildrenApril 8, 1:00pm – 3:30pmTo register for this training, please email Jasmine Barnes at jasmine@peaceoverviolence.org by April 6th, please include “DV impact on Children” as the email subject title.Presented by peace Over violence and the Los Angeles county Perinatal and Earlychildhood home Visitation Consortium Virtual Event: Libro de Ejercicios para la Ansiedad por CoronavirusApril 8, 3:30pm – 5:00pmÚnase al Eastside child abuse Preventuon Council para aprender y practicar herramientas para ayudar a manejar la ansiedad y estrés. ¡Estaremos rifando tarjetas a Food 4 Less!Para registrarse contractor a Maria Foster al (213) 503-7280.Presented by Eastside child abuse Prevention CouncilVirtual Event: Paid family Leave Virtual Training SeriesApril 8, 4:00pm – 5:30pmThis training is for African American parents, healthcare professionals, doulas, faith-based members and allies who provide 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 HealthAsk a Lawyer: Renting during COVIDApril 8, 5:00pm – 6:30pmPresented by LA law LibrarySafe & sacred Pregnancy: Black Mamas Glowing through COVID-19 support GroupApril 8, 15 & 22, 5:30pm – 6:30pmPresented by Maternal mental health NOWWebinar: understanding Your role On A health center Governing BoardApril 8, 6:00pm – 7:30pmPresented by California primary care association (CPCA)
Friday, April 9
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 9, by appointment: Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262An appointment is required. This clinic is only available for people who are currently eligible under the state guidelines. For more information, please call (310) 661-3000.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield promise community resource Center, in partnership with USC PharmacySave the Date: The 20th annual southern California health care Symposium: Reinvesting in Our Roots – Driving Innovation for Equity and JusticeApril 9, TBAPresented by the community clinic association of Los Angeles county and the coalition of Orange county community health CentersWebinar: California health interview survey (CHIS) data user TrainingApril 9, 10:00amPresented by UCLA center for health policy Research
Saturday, April 10
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic/Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación Contra la COVID-19April 10, by appointment: East Los Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez (Lot 3), Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Lot 3)An appointment is required. This clinic is only available for people who are currently eligible under the state guidelines. For more information, please call (213) 438-5570.Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield promise community resource Center, in partnership with USC Pharmacy
Sunday, April 11
Save the Date: Black Maternal health Week and Virtual ConferenceApril 11 – 17Presented by Black Mamas matter AllianceVirtual Event: 2021 AAP Advocacy conference with Plenary speaker – Stacey AbramsApril 11 – 13, TBAPresented by American Academy of PediatricsVirtual Event: 39th annual Virtual Protecting Our Children national American Indian conference – Connectedness, Resilience, and Persistence Virtual ConferenceApril 11 – 14, TBAPresented by national Indian child welfare Association
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