LA Best Babies Network

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays From LABBN! As 2025 ends, we reflect on a challenging yet accomplished year, celebrating growth and partnerships. We are grateful to work with such dedicated and amazing people, especially our partners in the Family Strengthening Network.

Read our full message: https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/warm-holiday-wishes-from-the-labbn-team/

12/22/2025

Our roundup of this week's and for staff, plus events around to share with the families you serve:
https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/upcoming-events-for-the-week-of-december-22nd

12/17/2025

We've seen how the public charge rule keeps families from getting health care & important services, including free (which has nothing to do with public charge). Join Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition in helping to :
http://bit.ly/pif-public-charge

⌛️Just 3 days left! Oppose the harmful new public charge proposal by signing onto our comment by this Thursday, 12/18 at 5pm ET! Sign on: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQzsrS7Xw_qBkkVTNTHV6x9dO8bbv72OlxDe9LdIdgb8-7FA/viewform
Learn more about the proposal: https://pifcoalition.org/resources/press/public-charge-proposal-puts-millions-at-risk-advocates-warn/

12/17/2025

There is still time to nominate someone for National Home Visitor of the Year! Five deserving home visiting professionals will be recognized during the 2nd annual National Home Visiting Week (April 20-24, 2026). Submit your nomination by 9:59pm on January 9, 2026.

https://theinstitutefsp.fillout.com/nomination

12/15/2025

Our roundup of this week's and for staff, plus events around to share with the families you serve:
https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/upcoming-events-for-the-week-of-december-15th/

12/12/2025

Professional Development Opportunity: Learn to recognize Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER). Our recent webinar offers essential information on how to recognize its signs and support breastfeeding parents who experience it.

Learn about D-MER and how to support breastfeeding mothers who experience it.

12/08/2025

Our roundup of this week's and for staff, plus events around to share with the families you serve:

Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant people and families with little ones.

12/05/2025

Read our new blog post about WIN LA’s Annual Conference: https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/labbn-joins-early-childhood-professionals-at-wins-2nd-annual-conference/

LABBN was proud to join early childhood professionals at the 2nd Annual WIN Families LA Los Angeles Conference this week!

This year’s theme, “Together We Thrive: Strengthening Early Childhood in Uncertain Times,” focused on supporting families and early childhood professionals amid shifting social, economic, and policy landscapes.

We were honored to contribute to the day’s discussions and learning. Our Director, Sharlene Gozalians, moderated a morning breakout session, and Kathryn Ewing, LABBN Public Health Research Associate, was featured on the closing panel.

12/04/2025

Welcome Baby connects parents to the support they need—right in their own community. Hear one mother’s story about how Welcome Baby made a difference during a financially challenging time for her family.

Credit: Antelope Valley Partners for Health's “Off the Record” podcast

Find a free program near you: https://edirectory.homevisitingla.org/
Learn more about Welcome Baby: https://welcomebabysupport.org/

12/01/2025

December is National Safe Toys & Gifts Month! Keeping little ones safe is always a top priority.

Check out Chapter 9: Health and Safety in the Welcome Baby Book (available in English and Spanish) for tips on choosing age-appropriate and safe toys:
English: LABestBabies.org/Book
Spanish: LABestBabies.org/Libro

Explore more resources about safe toys in our Parenting Resource Libraries:
English: LABestBabies.org/Parenting
Spanish: LABestBabies.org/Familias

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the dedicated home visiting staff who make a difference every day in L.A. County and for the families they serve.

Watch as families share their gratitude for these services.

11/24/2025

Thanksgiving is almost here! 🦃

We’re sharing community holiday meal resources compiled by CHIRP Los Angeles to help families access support this season. Please share with the families you serve and within your networks.

Find even more resources on our Stronger Families Blog: https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/upcoming-parenting-and-family-events/

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