NOTE: Most in-person events have been moved to an online format, postponed, or cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. 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 extensive list that we update weekly. Do you have something for us to include? Email snish@labestbabies.org. and stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
This week is:
National health center Week (August 9 – 15)
Asian Pacific Islander (API) Breastfeeding Week (August 10 – 14)
Events Happening Throughout August
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Online COVID-19 (Coronavirus) support GroupsEvery Monday, 5:00pm – 6:30pmEvery Tuesday, 11:00am – 12:30pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pmEvery Wednesday (Spanish), 4:00pm – 5:30pmEvery Thursday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pmThese social support groups offer a space for continued connection during these times of enhanced isolation. These are not psychotherapy groups, but the therapists facilitate the groups to offer structure and support.Presented by The Relational CenterWebinar: 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 CoalitionPARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Be a campaign Lead… Fundraise for BreastfeedLAAugust 1 – August 31This month-long campaign is to celebrate world Breastfeeding Month. As a BreastfeedLA campaign lead, you will contribute to real, immediate change for families all over LA County.Presented by BreastfeedLA
Monday, August 10
Virtual Event: first 1,000 Days! Early Head start ConferenceAugust 10 – 12, TBAPresented by the region nine Head start AssociationVirtual Training: Childbirth education Training for Maternal-Infant health WorkersAugust 10 & 12, 8:30am – 5:00pmPresented by pleased Mama healthy baby AlliancePARENT/FAMILY EVENT: health & housing WebinarAugust 10, 9:00am – 10:00amPresented by the Los Angeles county Perinatal and Early childhood home Visitation ConsortiumVirtual Training: ACEs aware Implementation method for health Centers – part 1August 10, 9:00am – 11:00amPresented by the community clinic association of Los Angeles County, in partnership with Elevation health PartnersVirtual Training: Inspiring Movement, Resilience and Self-CareAugust 10, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by the region nine Head start AssociationWebinar: Racism: The real Public health CrisisAugust 10, 10:00am – 11:00amPresented by Wayne State UniversityPARENT/FAMILY EVENT: health & housing (Spanish) WebinarAugust 10, 10:00am – 11:00amPresented by the Los Angeles county Perinatal and Early childhood home Visitation ConsortiumVirtual Training: Empowering Telehealth Providers working with FamiliesAugust 10, 10:00am – 11:00amPresented by the DMH-UCLA Prevention center of ExcellenceWebinar: TIRO: Leading In ChaosAugust 10, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by the California primary care AssociationWebinar: Innovative Solutions to Address Social Isolation in Older Adults during the COVID-19 PandemicAugust 10, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by the office of disease Prevention and health Promotion and the administration for community Living office of Nutrition and health Promotion ProgramsVirtual Event: The Reproductive Justice Primer: A summer InstituteAugust 10 – 14, 12:00pmPresented by SisterSong Women of color Reproductive Justice Collective
Tuesday, August 11
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: USDA-HHS Oral comment MeetingAugust 11, 5:30am – 10:00amThis meeting is for oral public comments on the scientific report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. USDA and HHS will consider the Committee’s scientific Report, along with public and agency comments, as the Departments develop the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines.Presented by the U.S. department of Agriculture and the US. department of health & Human ServicesVirtual Event: 2020 national Ryan White conference on HIV care & TreatmentAugust 11 – 14, TBAPresented by Ryan White & global HIV/AIDS ProgramsWebinar: Reborn Not Reformed: Re-Imagining Policing for the Public’s HealthAugust 11, 9:30am – 11:00amPresented by the American Public health association (APHA) and the Bloomberg American health InitiativeWebinar: Collecting and Reporting data (Part 3 of 3)August 11, 10:00am – 11:30amThis is part of a three-part webinar series discussing state and local SNAP-Ed programs who are creating, innovating, and delivering SNAP-Ed remotely in the COVID-19 era.Presented by SNAP-Ed ConnectionVirtual Training: Trauma and Resilience Informed care FoundationsAugust 11, 10:00am – 11:30amPresented by the DMH-UCLA Prevention center of ExcellenceWebinar: Lessons from the Pandemic – Staying strong with family MealsAugust 11, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by CalFresh healthy LivingVirtual Training: how Trauma Impacts Development: part 2 (CDL)August 11, 6:00pm – 9:00pmPresented by child care resource Center
Wednesday, August 12
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: The big Latch OnAugust 12, TBAPost your favorite nursing picture and/or breastfeeding story through Facebook or Twitter using hashtag: #StrongResilientLatched. Dads and those who exclusively pump or donate milk are also encouraged to post and share.Presented by native Breastfeeding coalition of WisconsinWebinar: Trauma for Supervisors: Putting the Pieces TogetherAugust 12, 8:00am – 9:00amFor much more information, please refer to this flyer.Presented by the OuncePARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Grupo de Apoyo Para el Bienestar EmocionalAugust 12, 9:00am – 11:00am: California medical facility medical center (room TBD), 320 W. 15th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015To register, contact Irma Radillo at (213) 742-5838Presented by Dignity health – California medical facility medical CenterVirtual Training: Trauma-Informed care DiscussionAugust 12, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by Strategies TAWebinar: Unpacking Barriers and Facilitators to Exclusively Breastfeed at medical facility DischargeAugust 12, 10:00amPresented by the national association of county & City health Officials (NACCHO)Webinar: mental health treatment in the Context of Intimate partner ViolenceAugust 12, 10:00amPresented by mental health technology Transfer center Network (MHTTC)Webinar: Supporting Young Fathers of Color: Lessons From the FieldAugust 12, 11:00am – 12:00pmTo register, please enter the following registration password: Two-genPresented by The Annie E. Casey foundation and center for urban FamiliesVirtual Event: community Learner Calls (CoLs) with ZERO TO THREEAugust 12, 11:00am – 12:30pmThis event is an opportunity to expand knowledge gained from a DC: 0-5 training and to apply professional practice through a facilitated peer group process.Prerequisite: should have attended a 2-day DC: 0-5 training within the last 2 years.Presented by the department of mental health Prevention Services Division/Family and community Partnerships and ZERO TO THREEWebinar: Heart-Centered Leadership: create an Inspiring work environment With a People-Centric, Nature-Based ApproachAugust 12, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by Engagement Strategies and Nature ExploreWebinar: 2020 healthy Snack Day Step-by-Step for HostsAugust 12, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by CalFresh healthy LivingWebinar: parent Groups in a Virtual WorldAugust 12, 12:00pmPresented by rapid reaction Virtual home VisitingWebinar: One Year because DHS: A Protecting Immigrant Families RetrospectiveAugust 12, 1:00pm – 2:00pmThis webinar will look at how the department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) final public charge rule, which was published one year ago — in August 2019, was challenged.Presented by Protecting Immigrant Families and othersWebinar: Training on Tele-DentistryAugust 12, 1:00pm – 2:00pmPresented by the community clinic association of Los Angeles County, in partnership with CareOptimize, LLCVirtual Training: Helping youth manage tension and anxiety during Stressful TimesAugust 12, 2:00pm – 3:15pmPresented by the DMH-UCLA Prevention center of Excellence
Thursday, August 13
Webinar: The vital role of the physician advocate in Improving Maternal HealthAugust 13, 4:00am – 5:00amThis webinar is part of the Doing better Together to Equitably advancement Reproductive health and Wellness webinar series.Presented by mountain area health education CenterVirtual Training: Trauma reaction in InfantsAugust 13, 9:00am – 4:30pmPresented by the USC university center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children’s medical facility Los Angeles and the Los Angeles county department of mental HealthVirtual Training: Tools for Wellbeing during Trying Times: emotional IntelligenceAugust 13, 10:00am – 10:45amThis is part 2 of a 4-part virtual training series.Presented by DMH-UCLA Prevention center of ExcellenceVirtual Training: emotional support for Healthcare Providers during COVID-19August 13, 10:00am – 11:30amPresented by the DMH-UCLA Prevention center of ExcellenceWebinar: Fostering ConnectionsAugust 13, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by the partnership for Maternal & child health of Northern new JerseyWebinar: August 2020 Strengthening Families Webinar: technical support ClinicAugust 13, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by the center for the study of Social PolicyWebinar: infant Massage and Perinatal mental HealthAugust 13, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by Maternal mental health NOWVirtual Training: Rebooting Lactation: Trauma-Informed Skills WorkshopAugust 13, 12:00pm – 1:30pmPresented by BreastfeedLAVirtual Training: Como el Trauma Impacta el Desarrollo, Parte 2 (CDL)August 13, 6:00pm – 9:00pmPresented by child care resource Center
Friday, August 14
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Drive-Thru Back to school EventAugust 14, 9:00am – 12:00pm: community resource center in Lynwood, 3200 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262Presented by L.A. care and Blue Shield California guarantee health PlanVirtual Training: Social Connections: A Protective element Deeper DiveAugust 14, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by Strategies TAVirtual Training: brain development and Implications for treatment of Young ChildrenAugust 14, 9:00am – 4:30pmPresented by the USC university center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children’s medical facility Los Angeles and the Los Angeles county department of mental Health
Saturday, August 15
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: “How Can I Help?” Postpartum SupportAugust 15, 9:00amPresented by Fairfax home Birth and La Leche league of Fairfax CityPARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Drive-Thru Back to school EventAugust 15, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center, 9900 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044Presented by L.A. Care, Blue Shield California guarantee health Plan, and Inglewood family resource CenterPARENT/FAMILY EVENT: The NATAL SummitAugust 15, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by Black Mamas matter Alliance
Sunday, August 16
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