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 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!
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 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, March 29
Virtual Event: 2021 Virtual emergency Preparedness SymposiumMarch 29 – 31, Times VaryTo view the draft agenda for this event, please click here.Presented by California primary care association (CPCA)Webinar: Women and Girls at risk for HIV: Approaches for Adolescents, Transgender Women, and Those Struggling with substance use In the Age of of COVID-19March 29, 9:00am – 10:00amPresented by the U.S department of health & Human Services office on Women’s HealthWebinar: Parenting While Black Webinar Series: Becoming a Family, part II: Birthing Webinar: Becoming a Family, part II: Birthing While Black – The Imagined versus the RealMarch 29, 1:00pmPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterWebinar: Lactation support for Low-Wage WorkersMarch 29, 1:30pm – 3:00pmPresented by California Breastfeeding CoalitionWhat To Do If You get COVID-19 (with Spanish Interpretation)March 29, 6:00pmPresented by the Latino coalition for a healthy California’s health Justice Fellows
Tuesday, March 30
Today is national Doctor’s Day (March 30)!Count on Me – Blood Drive EventMarch 30, 7:00am – 5:00pm: Dignity health – California medical facility medical Center, Keck Hall Lecture Room, 320 W. 15th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015To schedule an appointment through phone, call (800) 879-4484.For questions, please call Jovita at (213) 742-6148 or through email at Jovita.TiensenVelasco@DignityHealth.org or call Jasmin at (213) 742-5529 or through email at Jasmin.Montehermoso@DignityHealthy.orgPresented by Dignity health – California medical facility medical center in collaboration with Life Stream Blood Bank2021 COVID-19 emergency Renters support Program Application PeriodMarch 30 – April 30, 8:00amThis support is for Los Angeles residents only. The application period for COVID-19 emergency renters support will open on March 30 for new applications.Presented by Los Angeles housing + community investment DepartmentDrive-Thru Maywood Food DistributionMarch 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm: 5799 Woodland Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270This a drive-thru only event. Walk-ups will not be allowed.Presented by Labor community Services of Los Angeles & the Los Angeles regional Food BankWebinar: Reimagining Early care and Education: A new American VisionMarch 30, 9:00am – 12:30pmPresented by new America and W. Clement & Jessie V. stone FoundationWebinar: special event for health Officials: A conversation with Dr. Walensky, CDC DirectorMarch 30, 10:00amPresented by Public health Communications CollaborativeDistribution of totally free Haircuts, Hygiene Kits, Showers, clothing & FoodMarch 30, 10:00am – 3:00pm: 1313 N. Edgemont Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027Presented by The Hope Center, San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission, and other local community partnersWebinar: Uprooting the Structural Drivers of health Inequity: Policy Solutions for Equitable Enforcement of employment LawsMarch 30, 10:30am – 11:45amPresented by ChangeLab SolutionsFair housing Rights & Tenancy Protections during COVID-19 and BeyondMarch 30, 11:00amPresented by mental health Advocacy ServicesWebinar: Creating Protective Environments for LGBTQ+ youth Within Schools and Communities to avoid sexual and Intimate partner ViolenceMarch 30, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by PreventConnectVirtual Event: Welcome baby information SessionMarch 30, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by Welcome baby Program at Maternal and child health access (MCHA)Webinar: An Inward-Facing Trauma-Informed Approach: A Dental PerspectiveMarch 30, 12:15pm – 1:15pmPresented by community clinic association of Los Angeles CountyThe single Moms at work Program information SessionMarch 30, 1:00pmTo register or for much 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 UniversityHealthy Relationships Workshop March 30, 2:00pm – 3:00pmTo join the meeting through Zoom, enter this meeting ID: 981 893 6556. The passcode for the meeting is ALL4KIDS#! To register for this event or for much more information, please contact Ileana Morales at (323) 572-4371 or through email at ileanamorales@all4kids.orgPresented by the Children’s Bureau healthy Families America department of Public Social Services team and peace Over ViolenceVirtual Training: Women and FinanceMarch 30, 3:00pm – 5:00pmPresented by Literacy Works
Wednesday, March 31
Breakthrough Parenting series (Spanish)March 31, 10:00am – 12:00pm: East L.A. family resource Center, 4801 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022For much more information, please contact Iris Gomez through email at igomez@lacare.org or through phone at (213) 438-5570.Presented by Los Angeles county department of Children and family ServicesWebinar: Improving Immigrant access to COVID Vaccines: Public policy and Outreach StrategiesMarch 31, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by Protecting Immigrant FamiliesWebinar: Unlocking the Benefits of Nature for Young Children of All AbilitiesMarch 31, 11:00am – 12:15pmPresented by ZERO TO THREEVirtual Event: Virtual Women’s Panel in Honor of Women’s history MonthMarch 31, 12:00pm – 1:00pmThis meeting will be held using Zoom. To join this event, enter the following meeting ID: 964 6494 5296Password: 389721or through telephone at (213) 338-8477Presented by Dignity health – California medical facility medical center (CHMC) Humankindness CommitteeWebinar: Alone in the World: Navigating the Workspace as the only IBCLC of ColorMarch 31, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by PAC/LACWebinar: enhancing PrEP Implementation among CHCsMarch 31, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by California primary care association (CPCA)Webinar: PPS Reconciliations: Best PracticesMarch 31, 1:00pm – 2:15pmPresented by California primary care association (CPCA)Breakthrough Parenting series (English)March 31, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: East L.A. family resource Center, 4801 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022For much more information, please contact Iris Gomez through email at igomez@lacare.org or through phone at (213) 438-5570.Presented by Los Angeles county department of Children and family Services
Thursday, April 1
Safe & sacred Pregnancy: Black Mamas Glowing through COVID-19 support GroupApril 1, 8, 15 & 22, 5:30pm – 6:30pmPresented by Maternal mental health NOW
Friday, April 2
Easter spring thing Drive-Thru GiveawayApril 2, 10:00am – 1:00pm: Pacoima Charter Elementary, 11016 Norris Avenue, Pacoima, CA 91331Presented by LAPD communitysafety partnership Program San Fernando Gardens and Pacoima Charter Elementary
Saturday, April 3
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Sunday, April 4
We don’t know of any events happening today.
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