
Working to support healthy #pregnancy, maternal/infant wellness, & strong families in L.A. County. Manager of #HomeVisiting programs, including #WelcomeBaby.
Los Angeles, California
Joined January 2015
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📣 What’s happening this week & beyond?
💼 Staff Events: Webinars, conferences, virtual trainings & more!
👨👩👧👦 Family Events: Activities, workshops & community events to share!
📌 Lists are updated weekly!
🔗 Staff: labestbabies.org/StaffEvents
🔗 Families: labestbabies.org/FamilyEvent…
We’ll let you in on a not-so-secret…👀
There’s plenty happening across L.A. County this week! 🍂 From staff trainings to family-friendly events, see what’s on the calendar.
👉 LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents 👉 LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…
🐾 Our newest team member says: don’t miss what’s coming up!
📅 Find events across L.A. County:
👨👩👧👦 Families: Prenatal Mommy Meet Up & more
💼 Staff: Webinars, learning opportunities, & 2026 Doula Mingle
Families: LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…
Staff: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
LABBN’s Policy & Consortium team is in Baltimore for the National Home Visiting Summit!
They’re presenting a poster on Home Visiting Day in L.A. County, highlighting the event’s strategies, implementation, and key learnings.
🍂 Fall events are happening across L.A. County!
👨👩👧👦 Families: Resource fairs, prenatal & postpartum classes + more
💼 Staff: Webinars, learning opportunities & the 2026 Prenatal-to-3 Summit
Family events: LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…
Staff events: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
What’s on your fall calendar? This week’s lineup has something for all!
For Staff: Motivational Interviewing & Goal Setting Training, Webinars, & More
For Families: Mommy & Me, job fair, & L.A. Libros Festival
Staff: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
Families: LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…
September is NICU Awareness Month! One mother in the Welcome Baby program shares how her baby’s NICU stay & limited family support made her Parent Coach’s encouragement & connections to resources so meaningful.
Learn more: WelcomeBabySupport.org & eDirectory.HomeVisitingLA.or…
What’s happening this week?
For Families: Parenting Classes, Kids Arts & Crafts, Community Resource Fair, & Diaper Giveaway (LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…)
For Staff: Partnering w/ Fathers Webinar, 16th Annual LASPN Summit, & 2026 Quality Improvement Summit (LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents)
Last week LABBN’s Policy and Consortium team presented their poster on "How Home Visiting Supports Immigrant Families in Los Angeles County" at the First 5 California Summit in Anaheim!
View their poster here: labestbabies.org/downloads/F…
She promised us a joke. We’re still waiting. 😂
While Sharlene may have forgotten the punchline, she remembered something much more important: where to find our Family Events List (LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…).
Check out our Staff Events List: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
September is Baby Safety Month! Hear from families who have learned important safety skills from their home visitors: welcomebaby.labestbabies.org…
We’re proud to celebrate LABBN’s Policy and Consortium team as they present their poster, “How Home Visiting Supports Immigrant Families in Los Angeles County,” at the First 5 California Summit this week!
Be sure to stop by and learn more about this important work!
Looking for trainings & professional development? Our Staff Events list is updated weekly with webinars, trainings, conferences & more!
Explore upcoming opportunities for staff: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
Share family-friendly events: LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…
A full-circle journey! As a new parent, Irene received breastfeeding support from a Welcome Baby RN. Years later, she joined the WB team at St. Mary Medical Center, helping connect families with the care, resources & encouragement they need. #BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth
Our Family Events list is updated weekly with opportunities to learn, connect & have fun. This week:
-Black Breastfeeding Week Party
-Addressing School Anxiety & Attendance
-& More!
Share: LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…
For staff trainings & webinars: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Meet Claudia, a mom of 6 who breastfed for the first time with her youngest, thanks to support from Welcome Baby at Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital.
Find a program near you: edirectory.homevisitingla.or…
Our Family Events list is updated weekly with opportunities for families!
🎬 Movies on the beach
🍼 Diaper distribution
👶 Community baby showers with free supplies & resources
Share with your families: LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…
Events for staff: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
This month’s Staff Spotlight features Lisa Ramos, Program Supervisor at El Nido Family Centers in the San Fernando Valley. This year, Lisa celebrates an incredible milestone: 30 years w/ El Nido!
Read more about Lisa’s inspiring journey: LABestbabies.org/StaffSpotli…
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, but no family should have to navigate it alone.
This #BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing stories of support and how home visiting programs like Welcome Baby help families feel informed, encouraged, & supported.
#HomeVisitingWorks
Our Staff Events list is updated weekly with trainings, webinars, and professional development opportunities!
This week's highlights include:
-Navigating difficult conversations
-Self-care
Staff Events: LABestBabies.org/StaffEvents
Family Events: LABestBabies.org/FamilyEvent…









