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 detailed 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!
March is:
Bleeding Disorders awareness Month
Brain Injury awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities awareness Month
Endometriosis awareness Month
Multiple Myeloma awareness Month
National Colorectal cancer awareness Month
National Kidney Month
National Nutrition Month
Trisomy awareness Month
Birth Defects Day (March 3)
International Women’s Day (March 8)
National school breakfast Week (March 8 – 12)
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS awareness Day (March 10)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day (March 10)
National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (March 14 – 20)
Patient safety awareness Week (March 14 – 20)
Sleep awareness Week (March 14 – 20)
National Poison Prevention Week (March 15 – 21)
World Oral health Day (March 20)
National drug and Alcohol Facts Week (March 22 – 28)
World Tuberculosis Day (March 24)
National Doctor’s Day (March 30)
Events happening throughout March
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 help 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 a lot 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 supply current information on guidelines and recommendations.Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
Monday, March 22
Today is the start of national drug and Alcohol Facts Week (March 22 – 28)!
Virtual Event: 37th international Symposium on child AbuseMarch 22 – 25, TBAPresented by the national Children’s Advocacy center (NCAC)Virtual Event: 2021 Virtual Forum for Migrant and community HealthMarch 22 – 26, TBAPresented by the national center for Farmworker health (NCFH), North Carolina community health center association (NCCHCA), and Northwest regional primary care association (NWRPCA)Save the Date: Virtual Conference: Migration and health in the Time of a Pandemic March 22 – 26, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by university of Texas medical Branch at GalvestonVirtual Training: cultural Humility: crucial ReflectionsMarch 22, 1:00pm – 4:00pmPresented by Los Angeles county department of mental health child welfare division (CWD)Free Virtual Parenting Classes by means of ZoomBegins March 22, 7:00pm – 9:00pmClasses will take place over the course of 6 weeks. For a lot more information and/or to enroll, call or text (310) 765-5328.Presented by someone Like Me
Tuesday, March 23
Free Food Drive-Thru GiveawayMarch 23, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, 7600 Graham Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001From Alameda Street, take Nadeau street (west) to Graham Avenue (right). Line formation begins at 8:30am. No walk-ups will be allowed. No eligibility requirements.Presented by 2nd district Los Angeles county Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and other local community partnersVirtual Event: introduction to the Protective Factors FrameworkMarch 23, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by California family resource AssociationWebinar: healthy people 2030: Addressing Diabetes Objectives during the COVID PandemicMarch 23, 10:00am – 11:00amPresented by the HHS office of disease Prevention and health Promotion and the Diabetes Advocacy AllianceThe A.R.T. of Conquering FearMarch 23, 11:00am – 12:15pmPresented by Los Angeles county LibraryWelcome Baby: complimentary Virtual EventMarch 23, 11:00am – 12:00pmPregnant families living in L.A. county and who plan to deliver at Dignity health – St. Mary medical center or MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s healthcare facility Long beach are invited to join. There will be games, information about community resources and prenatal and postpartum support. To register online, click here.Presented by Welcome baby Programs at Dignity health – St. Mary medical center and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s healthcare facility Long BeachVirtual Event: COVID-19 Vaccine Training – COVID-19 Vaccine(s) & health plan UpdatesMarch 23, 12:00pmPresented by health NetThe single Moms at work Program information SessionMarch 23, 1:00pmTo register or for a lot more information, call (510) 414-1553 or email haninah@urbanuniv.org with your full name, phone number and date that you would like to attend. After sending your information, you will receive a GoogleMeet video link (no pre-installation is required).Presented by urban UniversityVirtual Training: building Nourishing PantriesMarch 23, 1:00pm – 3:00pmPresented by Leah’s Pantry in partnership with CalFresh healthy Living
Wednesday, March 24
Today is world Tuberculosis Day (March 24)!
Free Virtual Family-to-Family class ProgramBegins March 24, TBAThis is a complimentary 8-week program for family members, friends, and caregivers of someone with a mental illness. hear a lot more about the graduates of this program by watching this video. To apply for the class, click here.Presented by national alliance on mental health problem (NAMI) of San Gabriel ValleyVirtual Event: Emerging Considerations in Maternal mental health – The 2021 Reset: Redesigning policy and Systems So All Mothers Can ThriveMarch 24 – 26, TBATo register, click here.Presented by 2020 MomOnline Program: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate ProgramMarch 24 – may 5, TBDThis is a free, 7-week certificate program that consists of seven 2-hour modules, aired live on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PT. Participants will have 2 weeks to view the recorded session.Presented by the university of South Florida’s Muma college of BusinessVirtual Workshop: Envisioning a Transformed scientific Trials enterprise for 2030 – part 3March 24, 8:00am – 12:00pmTo view the previous webinars, refer to the following links: part One | part TwoPresented by the national Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineVirtual Training: Tools & Tricks for powerful Online education & CollaborationMarch 24, 9:00amPresented by CalFresh healthy Living in collaboration with other California-based organizationsVirtual Training: child parent Psychotherapy – full ProtocolMarch 24 – 26, 9:00am – 5:00pmPresented by Children’s InstituteVirtual Training: introduction to the DMH Infancy, childhood & relationship Enrichment (ICARE) initial AssessmentMarch 24, 9:00am – 4:00pmPresented by Los Angeles county department of mental HealthWebinar: national home Visiting resource Center’s 2020 home Visiting YearbookMarch 24, 10:00amPresented by Parents as Teachers and the national home Visiting resource CenterThe single Moms at work Program information SessionMarch 24, 10:00amTo register or for a lot more information, call (510) 414-1553 or email haninah@urbanuniv.org with your full name, phone number and date that you would like to attend. After sending your information, you will receive a GoogleMeet video link (no pre-installation is required).Presented by urban UniversityWebinar: child passenger safety for community and healthcare facility California NursesMarch 24, 10:00am – 11:00amThis webinar qualifies RNs to earn 1 RN CE.Presented by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.Webinar: first 5 learning Collaborative: release of the Early Screening, better Outcomes: Developmental Screening & Referral Toolkit for family Serving AgenciesMarch 24, 10:30amPresented by first 5 LA, in partnership with Children’s healthcare facility Los AngelesWebinar: Challenging Conversations with Families essentially / Conversaciones desafiantes con las familias virtualmenteMarch 24, 11:00am – 12:30pmAll webinars include live Spanish translation and closed captioning for interested participants.Presented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterWebinar: Enhancing Services and Programs for Fathers: An Overview of national responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse ResourcesMarch 24, 11:30am – 1:00pmPresented by national responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC)Webinar: Attachment and observation in Virtual home VisitingMarch 24, 12:00pmPresented by rapid action Virtual home Visiting CollaborativeWebinar: moralInjury as an identity WoundMarch 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by UCLA/VA veteran family Wellness center (VFWC)Breakthrough Parenting series (Spanish)March 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm: East L.A. family resource Center, 4801 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022For a lot more information, please contact Iris Gomez by means of email at igomez@lacare.org or by means of phone at (213) 438-5570.Presented by Los Angeles county department of Children and family ServicesHireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) OrientationMarch 24, 12:00pm – 2:00pmPresented by HireLAXVirtual Training: Promoting Placement stability Utilizing the child and family team ProcessMarch 24, 1:00pm – 4:00pmPresented by Los Angeles county department of mental health child welfare division (CWD)Webinar: Supporting Young Children’s development in daily Routines: A team ApproachMarch 24, 3:30pm – 5:00pmPresented by family focus resource center and staff from the CHIME Early childhood ProgramsBreakthrough Parenting series (English)March 24, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: East L.A. family resource Center, 4801 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022For a lot more information, please contact Iris Gomez by means of email at igomez@lacare.org or by means of phone at (213) 438-5570.Presented by Los Angeles county department of Children and family Services
Thursday, March 25
Virtual Training: Newborn Behavioral Observations Systems (NBO) Training ProgramMarch 25 – 26, 6:00am – 2:00pmPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterVirtual Training: Underlying Needs: A Strengths/Needs-Based service Crafting ApproachMarch 25, 9:00am – 1:00pmPresented by Los Angeles county department of mental health child welfare division (CWD)Virtual Event: Programa Welcome Baby: Sesion InformativaMarch 25, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresentado por el programa Welcome baby de Maternal and child health access (MCHA)Save the Date: Best start Compton/East Compton town HallMarch 25, 4:00pm – 6:00pmFor a lot more information, please contact beststartec@gmail.comPresented by Best start of Compton/East ComptonVirtual Workshop: understanding health CareMarch 25, 5:00pmPresented by health Net
Friday, March 26
Virtual Event: Expanding Horizons: Transgender sexual HealthMarch 26, 9:00am – 10:00amPresented by UNC Collaborative for Maternal and infant Health, university of North Carolina at Chapel HillVirtual Training: Connecting Families Online: Supporting family Literacy Programs VirtuallyMarch 26, 12:00pm – 2:00pmPresented by Literacy WorksVirtual Bingo NightMarch 26, 6:00pm – 8:00pmFor a lot more information, contact Evelyn Juarez at EJuarez@ccrcca.org.Presented by child care resource center (CCRC)
Saturday, March 27
Spring Food Giveaway March 27, 9:00am – 12:00pm: 1401 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017Presented by universal Church and the Los Angeles police department Rampart Division
Sunday, March 28
Produce GiveawayMarch 28, 11:00am – 1:00pm*: Foot Locker, 205 E. Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA 90220*First come, first served while supplies last.Presented by Prosperity Market Los Angeles
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