LA Best Babies Network

10/20/2025

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-october-20th/

10/17/2025

Meet Carina and Julie, the amazing Welcome Baby Hospital Liaisons with Maternal and Child Health Access (MCHA) at (CHMC)!

They’re pictured here with our Welcome Baby banners in the CHMC Grand Tower. You’ll also find banners in both English and Spanish in the main hospital lobby and on the Labor and Delivery floor!

Are you planning to deliver at California Hospital Medical Center? Call 213-342-3127 or fill out this form to learn more and sign up for free resources:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0sALdSNDrcoMSWm5iMrIbM2uZZ01JVj10bjsHWa0UlJu3RQ/viewform

Get details and see all participating Welcome Baby hospitals: https://WelcomeBabySupport.org

10/14/2025

We just wrapped up Cohort 28's Outreach & Communications Training!

It's the end of another training for new staff, who are getting equipped with the knowledge and skills to support families who are expecting or have recently welcomed a new baby.

A big thank you to each of them for their dedication and passion — the work you do makes a difference!

Learn more about Welcome Baby: https://WelcomeBabySupport.org

10/13/2025

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-october-13th/

10/10/2025

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Motherhood Maternity and the Susan G. Komen Foundation are hosting a 30-minute Instagram Live next Wednesday to encourage mothers to prioritize their breast health.

Event Details:
Topic: “Breast Cancer Awareness: Know your normal, know your risk — for moms at every stage”
Speaker: Dr. Sonja Hughes (Susan G. Komen Foundation)
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15th, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT
Location: on Instagram Live

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day!

As we support families in our communities, it’s important to recognize how vital mental health is for parents, caregivers, and children.

Share our list of ongoing mental health support groups, meetings, and classes for the families you work with:
https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/ongoing-support-groups-meetings-classes/

10/07/2025

The 2025 Home Visiting Yearbook is here!

The National Home Visiting Resource Center's (NHVRC)10th data release highlights who received home visiting and who could benefit.

This year’s edition honors Dr. Deborah Daro, a founding member of the NHVRC Advisory Committee and a longtime advocate for child and family well-being. Dr. Daro shaped the home visiting field through her groundbreaking research, policy work, and advocacy. She was also a featured speaker at the 2020 Family Strengthening Network Summit.

Explore the data here:

The 2025 National Home Visiting Resource Center Yearbook offers a data-driven look at early childhood home visiting across the country. Explore key statistics, state-by-state insights, and see how families are being supported.

10/06/2025

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-october-6th/

10/01/2025

Monitoring fetal movements in the third trimester is a simple, powerful way for expectant parents to track their baby’s well-being.

Big thanks to Count the Kicks for leading a fantastic webinar last week, showing Outreach Specialists how they can support families in using the free Count the Kicks app to make the process easy and effective.

Watch the full webinar & explore resources here: https://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/count-the-kicks-5-things-every-expectant-parent-should-know-about-counting-their-babys-movements/

09/30/2025

Today is World NICU Awareness Day!

Last year, LABBN and Kristin Ayuste from Tiny Little Treasures hosted a powerful webinar for Hospital Liaisons and staff across our Welcome Baby hospitals and home visiting network — focused on supporting NICU families through a trauma-informed lens.

Watch the webinar & explore resources:

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Watch this webinar to learn how to support NICU families through a trauma-informed lens.

09/29/2025

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-september-29th

09/23/2025

We had a blast at the Zero to Three Jamboree at the The Autry Museum this weekend! We connected with families, shared information about home visiting services in L.A. County and the easy-to-use eDirectory tool (eDirectory.HomeVisitingLA.org), and celebrated our tiniest residents and their amazing caregivers. Big thanks to A Golden State For Kids for hosting this fun-filled day of crafts, games, and community!