Events
The Consortiums hosts events throughout the year to foster conversation, promote shared learning, and help build a more just and equitable home visiting programs. We hope you’ll join us!
| Upcoming Events
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May 29, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoom
Webinar: Nurturing Equity- Understanding Lactation Accommodations and Paid Leave Rights for Home Visitors Supporting Families
This specialized training addresses the essential topic of lactation accommodation and paid leave rights tailored for home visitors who support families. It navigates the intricacies of accommodating lactating workers, particularly in the context where resources and space may be limited. Furthermore, it examines the rights of immigrant workers and those in nontraditional or difficult workplaces, clarifying their eligibility for paid leave and avenues for recourse if their rights are infringed upon. Through this targeted training, home visitors will be empowered with the knowledge and strategies necessary to advocate for equitable workplace practices and support the families they serve effectively.
February 29, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Zoom
Referrals into Regional Centers for LA County Home Visiting Staff
This specialized training addresses the essential topic of lactation accommodation and paid leave rights tailored for home visitors who support families. It navigates the intricacies of accommodating lactating workers, particularly in the context where resources and space may be limited. Furthermore, it examines the rights of immigrant workers and those in nontraditional or difficult workplaces, clarifying their eligibility for paid leave and avenues for recourse if their rights are infringed upon. Through this targeted training, home visitors will be empowered with the knowledge and strategies necessary to advocate for equitable workplace practices and support the families they serve effectively.
May 3, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoom
Webinar: Empowering Families: Navigating the Application Process for Guaranteed Basic Income
The purpose of this presentation is to educate home visiting staff on The California Abundant Birth Project and help guide participants through its application process. Key topics will include program overview, eligibility requirements, required documentation for applicants, steps to apply for Guaranteed Basic Income, and understanding the project's selection process.
October 25, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Zoom
Domestic Violence Webinar Series (#3): Domestic Violence 101; Impact on Children; Legal Considerations for the Immigrant Community
LA Best Babies Network and the LA County Perinatal and Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium is partnering with Peace Over Violence for a virtual Domestic Violence Training Series available to all home visiting staff in LA County. The purpose of this training series is to provide home visiting staff with an overview of domestic violence red flags to be aware of as they serve their clients, as well as education of the impact of domestic violence on children, and legal considerations when working with immigrants who may be experiencing domestic violence.
November 19th, December 4th & December 11th
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Zoom
Webinar Series: Equipping Home Visiting Staff to Support Immigrant Families: Navigating Benefits, Legal Rights, and Employment Resources
LA Best Babies Network and the LA County Perinatal and Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium is partnering with Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County for a virtual Immigrant Rights Training Series available to all home visiting staff in LA County.
July 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoom
Panel: Keys to Stability- Exploring Housing Support Systems in Los Angeles County
This webinar aims to provide home visiting staff and early childhood educators with resources to help address housing instability for clients and families. Participants will learn about the application process, eligibility criteria, and available resources for crisis housing, eviction prevention, and rental assistance. Additionally, we will discuss alternative strategies to support clients in need of housing, even when resources are limited. Agencies participating in the panel include: Housing for Health Program (LA County Department of Health Services), Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS), Harbor Interfaith Council, and LA Family Housing.
October 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Zoom
Domestic Violence Webinar Series (#1): Domestic Violence 101
The webinar will cover the prevalence of domestic violence in the U.S. and LA County, how to identify red flags and signs of abuse in domestic and intimate partner violence (DV/IPV), and the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. It will also teach trauma-informed crisis response strategies to support survivors and provide a list of referrals for DV and other victim services in LA County.
October 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Zoom
Domestic Violence Webinar Series (#2): Domestic Violence and Impacts on Children
This webinar will explore the connection between domestic violence and child maltreatment, helping participants identify signs or behaviors in children who have witnessed violence at home. It will also address the impact of domestic violence on child development and provide strategies to support families affected by it.