LA Best Babies Network

01/28/2026

Happy National Pediatrician Day! Thank you for supporting families, strengthening communities, and helping children thrive from the very start.

01/26/2026

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-january-26th/

01/22/2026

Did you know many of the webinars we host throughout the year are available on the Stronger Families Blog? Watch webinar recordings, review presentation slides, and access related resources at anytime.

https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/tag/webinar/

01/19/2026

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-january-19th/

01/15/2026

The National Home Visiting Summit is now accepting proposals. Share your great work on a national stage! Submit a proposal for a workshop session or poster presentation. Learn more & apply: https://www.startearly.org/event/home-visiting-summit/call-for-proposal/

Deadline: January 26, 2026

Submit your proposal for the home visiting summit 2026 and contribute to advancing systemic change in home visiting.

01/14/2026

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month! Join NBDPN throughout the month to learn more about birth defects, resources for families and individuals, and steps to take to reduce the risk of birth defects.

https://nbdpn.org/

01/12/2026

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-january-12th/

01/09/2026

01/07/2026

Start the new year by sharing a helpful resource with the expecting families you serve!

The Welcome Baby book is now available as an audiobook in English and Spanish, making it easier for parents to learn on the go.

English: labestbabies.org/book
Español: labestbabies.org/libro

12/30/2025

As the new year approaches, we invited Alex Flores to facilitate a reflective workshop for outreach staff from our network’s home visiting organizations and Welcome Baby hospitals. Watch a recording of the guided session here:

Through this guided session, outreach staff have an opportunity to pause and reflect on the importance of their work and reconnect with why they do it.

12/29/2025

Looking for a career helping families, Elizabeth Lomeli — a Parent Educator with the Parents as Teachers program at Child Care Resource Center — turned to home visiting.

Meet Elizabeth, a passionate home visitor at Child Care Resource Center, who has supported families in the San Fernando Valley for 6 years.

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/