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!
December is:
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
National safe Toys and Gifts Month
World AIDS Day (December 1)
Crohn’s & Colitis awareness Week (December 1 – 7)
National Handwashing awareness Week (December 1 – 7)See the CDC’s “Life is better with clean Hands” national campaign on best practices for handwashing.
International Volunteer Day (December 5)
National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 6 – 12)
Human Rights Day (December 10)
Events happening throughout December
Early 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.
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 Coalition
Monday, December 21
Virtual Training: Sensory Integration: Applications to understanding and Intervening with Young Children with mental health NeedsDecember 21, 9:00am – 4:30pmIf you are unable to register for this training because it is full, please email Cristal Escamilla at cesccamlla@chla.usc.eduPresented by USC university center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children medical facility Los Angeles and the Los Angeles county department of mental HealthHoliday Food DistributionDecember 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm*: 9300 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, sun Valley, CA 91331*By appointment only, to register please call the district office at sun Valley (818) 771-0236 or Van Nuys (818) 778-4999Webinar: Maternal and family mental health Storytelling SeriesDecember 21 & 28, 11:00amThese webinars will include stories and information on maternal and family mental health.Presented by the Los Angeles Public library in partnership with Maternal mental health NOWDrive Thru and walk Up toy DriveDecember 21, 12:00pm*: 1034 West 252nd Street, Harbor City, CA 90710*While supplies last. Drive-thru and walk-ups allowed.Presented by Harbor City Food Pantry, USC and others
Tuesday, December 22
Toy Giveaway: Drive-Thru OnlyDecember 22, 10:00am – 11:30am*: Compton grocery Outlet, 2175 West Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222*While supplies last. This is a drive-thru only event.Presented by Nova storage and others
Wednesday, December 23
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Thursday, December 24
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Friday, December 25
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We wish you all a safe and pleased holiday season! Please visit the CDC website for much more information on how to celebrate winter season Holidays safely.Community Engagement: regional Taskforce for Best start region 2 (Compton/East Compton) – English ApplicationDecember 25 (Deadline to apply)Best start region 2 is looking for residents who are interested in working on policy and systems changes to improve the lives of children and families through a new regional Taskforce. Residents who take on this role will represent the voice of their community, highlighting local issues during monthly meetings.Presented by Best start region 2 – Compton/East ComptonCOmmunity Engagement: Regional Association for the Best Start Region 2 (Compon / East Compon) – Application in SpanishDecember 25 (the deadline to apply) The Best Start Region 2 seeks residents interested in working on policy and systems changes to improve lives of Children and families in the Alevés community of the new Regional Association. Residents who assume this role will represent the voice of their community, highlighting local problems during monthly meetings. Representated by Best Start Region 2 – Compton / East Compton
Saturday, December 26
We Wish You A Blessed Kwanzaa! Here Are 7 Interesting Facts Shared by PBS About The Kwanzaa Holiday.We Do not Know Of Any Events Happening Today.
Sunday, December 27
We do not know of any events happening today.
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