Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® Overview

For questions about the Endorsement, please contact vaendorsement@vcu.edu

Who are Virginia's Endorsees?

Doulas/Infant Massage Therapists

Child Care Providers

Day Home Providers

Home Visitors

Early Interventionists

Early Childhood Educators

OTs, PTs, & SLPs

Mental Health Therapists

Physicians

Policy Makers

University Faculty

Advocates

VAIMH Advocacy Day - January 2024 Senator Creigh Deeds, Beth Tolley, Tamara Coyle, Joanne Simpson, and VAIMH Secretary, Meredith Fulcher and new baby girl.

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Who should apply?

Why apply?

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The Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® (ECMH-E®) is meant to provide a pathway to Endorsement for professionals who are promoting and implementing infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) principles and practices in their work with or on behalf of children ages 3 up to 6 years old.

Endorsement® through VAIMH supports and recognizes the development of professionals who work with or on behalf of pregnant people, infants, young children, and their families, and is intended to recognize experiences that lead to a competency in the rapidly expanding infant/early childhood-family field. Endorsement® is cross-sector and multidisciplinary, consisting of professionals from child and/or human development, education, nursing, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, social work, and others. Endorsement® indicates an individual's efforts to specialize in the promotion and practice of infant or early childhood mental health within his/her own chosen discipline.

What is Endorsement?

The Endorsement® was developed by Michigan's Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH) in 2002 and is now used by 35 state associations of infant mental health (AIMHs) and two international associations (as of January 2024). Each of those AIMHs is a member of the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health. As of December 31, 2023, over 5,300 professionals have earned Endorsement worldwide.

The Endorsement® credential is intended for everyone who applies IECMH principles in their work across the full continuum of promotion, prevention/early intervention, clinical intervention/treatment, and macro scopes of practice.

Earning Endorsement® demonstrates to employers and peers that you have attained a level of competency in culturally sensitive, relationship-focused practice that promotes IECMH through a focus on principles, best practice skills, and reflective work experiences that lead to increased confidence and credibility in supporting infants, young children, families, students, agencies, and institutions in the promotion of infant and early childhood mental health.

Categories of Endorsement®

The 6 categories of endorsement align with a professional's scope of practice.

Promotion

Family Associate
I/ECFA

Professionals who work directly with pregnant people, infants, toddlers, young children, and their families, or within a program that supports this population in order to promote optimal social emotional development and/or early relational health.

child care providers
family day home providers
preschools
administrators
child welfare staff & more

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Prevention/Early Intervention

Family Specialist
I/ECFS

Professionals who work directly with pregnant people, infants, toddlers, young children and their families, or within a program that supports this population in order to prevent relationship disturbances or disorders of infancy/early childhood.

early care & education professionals
home visitors
early intervention providers
mental health consultants
OTs, PTs, SLPs & more

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Mental Health Therapy

Mental Health Specialist
I/ECMHS

Licensed professionals who provide mental health treatment and/or clinical intervention to the infant/young child and their caregiver (dyadic therapy) when IECMH disorders exist or when a caregiver's mental or behavioral disorder affects their relationship with the infant/young child.

infant/young child-parent psychotherapists
private practice therapists, and more

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Mentors & Leaders

Mentor-Clinical
I/ECMHM-C

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor-Clinical professionals have many years' experience providing treatment and/or clinical intervention to the infant/young child and their caregiver (dyadic therapy) to address identified social-emotional and treatment needs.

They are also providers of Reflective Supervision/Consultation and have passed a two-part exam, which demonstrates their knowledge of IECMH principles and practices as they relate to direct service and reflective supervision/consultation.

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Mentors & Leaders

Mentor-Policy
I/ECMHM-P

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor-Policy professionals have many years' experience promoting infant and early childhood-informed policy and program development.

They use their IECMH expertise to support macro systems and have passed a two-part exam, which demonstrates their knowledge of IECMH principles and practices as they relate to policy.

Policy Discussion Flier

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Mentors & Leaders

Mentor-Research/Faculty
I/ECMHM-R/F

I/ECMHM-Research/Faculty professionals have many years' experience promoting what we know in the IECMH community through research and academia. Their research addresses social emotional development and early relational health and/or treatment of infants, toddlers, young children, and their caregivers.

They use their IECMH expertise to inform students, professionals, programs, and systems, and they have passed a two-part exam, which demonstrates their knowledge of IECMH principles and practices as they relate to research.

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Endorsed Reflective Supervisors

The Endorsed Reflective Supervisor (ERS) credential is an add-on for Family Specialists (FS) and Mental Health Specialists (MHS) who actively provide (or are planning to provide) reflective supervision/consultation to infant and early childhood professionals. They ERS Providers are typically supervisors who use reflective practice and promote relationships in which staff/colleagues can explore ideas and emotional responses to the infant/family work environment, reflect about infants, young children, families and relationships, and nurture professional/personal development and growth.

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Category Requirements Overview

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Infant/Early Childhood Family Associate (I/ECFA)
Promotion

This category of Endorsement can be most appropriate for those whose work has a primary focus on promotion. Promotion services encourage and support social-emotional wellness in a multitude of ways (e.g., early care and education, administration, case management, wraparound services, child welfare, etc.).

Family Associates work to promote healthy growth, development, and relationships. They use their IECMH expertise to support infants/young children, caregivers, systems, and other IECMH professionals through direct service and/or macro work.

Education

Any academic degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) transcript.

OR

Specialized Training

Specialized training content will encompass the promotion of social-emotional development and the relationship-based principles and practices of I/ECMH.

Training and continuing education will be used to meet IECMH competencies as specified in the Competency Guidelines.

https://www.vaimh.org/competency-guidelines

Reflective Supervision

Reflective supervision/Consultation (RS/C) is not required for Family Associates applicants/endorsees.

However, VAIMH recommends that all infant/early childhood professionals seek RSC.

Reach out to the Endorsement Coordinator if you are interested in scholarship funds to support your participation in RS/C.

Work Experience

Minimum of 2-years of infant (birth - 36 months) or early childhood-related (3 up to 6 years) paid work experience.

Volunteer experience may meet this criterion if it was supervised experience with women during pregnancy or with infants, toddlers, young children, and families and included specialized training (e.g., CASA, Doula, Child Life Specialist, etc.).

Training Requirements

Crosswalks and/or other CE/PD may meet some of these requirements.

30 clock hours of specialized relationship-based training.
3 clock hours of training addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in IECMH.

Typically, successful FA applications include an average of 40 or more hours of specialized training.

References

December Renewal Requirements

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Applicants

Endorsees

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Category Overviews

Family Associate (FA)

Family Specialist (FS)

Mental Health Specialist (MHS)

Mental Health Mentor - Clinical (MHM-C)

Mental Health Mentor - Policy (MHM-P)

Mental Health Mentor - Research/Faculty (MHM-R/F)

Endorsed Reflective Supervisor Add-On

Competency Guidelines

https://vaimh.myeasy.org/support/guidelines

Infant/Early Childhood Family Specialist (I/ECFS)
Prevention/Early Intervention

This category of Endorsement can be most appropriate for those whose work has a primary focus on prevention/early intervention. Programs reach families that are experiencing levels of stress that may increase their infant or young children's risk of developing social-emotional, relational, or mental health problems. These services focus on the promotion of the primary relationship surrounding the infant or young child.

Family Specialists work with the infant/young child and caregiver together using their IECMH expertise to assess social emotional needs, provide preventative support, and connect families to additional services.

Education

No degree required.

Work Experience

Minimum of 2-years paid professional work experience providing prevention and/or early intervention services that promote infant (birth - 36 months) or early childhood (3 up to 6 years) mental health.

Minimum of 10 families served where the focus of services provided is on the social-emotional needs of the infant/toddler/young child and their caregivers, and on the relationships surrounding that child.

Specialized Training

Specialized training content will encompass the promotion of social-emotional development and the relationship-based principles and practices of I/ECMH.

Training and continuing education will be used to meet IECMH competencies as specified in the Competency Guidelines.

https://www.vaimh.org/competency-guidelines

Reflective Supervision

24 clock hours of reflective supervision (RS) (group or individual) from someone endorsed as a:

Family Specialist-ERS
Mental Health Specialist-ERS
Mental Health Mentor-Clinical

Scholarship support may be available. Please reach out to the Endorsement Coordinator for details.

Training Requirements

Crosswalks and/or other CE/PD may meet some of these requirements.

30 clock hours of specialized relationship-based training.
3 clock hours of training addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in IECMH.

Typically, successful FS applications include an average of 50 or more hours of specialized training.

References

December Renewal Requirements

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Applicants

Endorsees

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist (I/ECMHS)
Clinical Intervention/Treatment

This category of Endorsement is typically for someone with licensure as a Mental Health Clinician and/or whose role includes intervention or treatment of the child’s primary caregiver relationship (i.e., biological, foster, or adoptive parent or guardian). Work experience includes therapies and practices that are intended to explore issues related to attachment, separation, trauma, and unresolved losses as they affect the development, behavior, and care of the infant/young child. Therapies or interventions may include HV, IPP/CPP, Minding the Baby, or Interaction Guidance.

Mental Health Specialists provide treatment/clinical intervention to the infant/young child and their caregiver together when IECMH disorders exist or when a caregiver’s mental or behavioral disorder affects their relationship with the infant/young child. They use their IECMH expertise to address identified social-emotional and treatment needs through direct clinical intervention. Mental Health Specialists may also provide I/ECMH Reflective Supervision/Consultation.

Education

Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Education (MEd), Doctorate in Education (EdD), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Medical Degree (MD) or other degree specific to one’s professional focus in IECMH, post-graduate specialization, or university certified program in accordance with the Competency Guidelines.

Work Experience

Minimum of 2-years post-graduate supervised work experience as a licensed I/ECMH therapist delivering culturally sensitive, relationship-focused parent-infant/young child psychotherapy.

This dyadic mental health treatment is aimed at enhancing the parent-infant/child attachment relationship and optimal infant/child development.

Specialized Training

Specialized training content will encompass the promotion of social-emotional development and the relationship-based principles and practices of I/ECMH.

Training and continuing education will be used to meet IECMH competencies as specified in the Competency Guidelines.

https://www.vaimh.org/competency-guidelines

Reflective Supervision

50 clock hours of reflective supervision (RS) (group or individual) from someone endorsed as a:

Family Specialist-ERS
Mental Health Specialist-ERS
Mental Health Mentor-Clinical

Scholarship support may be available. Please reach out to the Endorsement Coordinator for details.

Training Requirements

Crosswalks and/or other CE/PD may meet some of these requirements.

30 clock hours of specialized relationship-based training.
3 clock hours of training addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in IECMH.
10 clock hours on parent-infant/child psychotherapy.

Typically, successful MHS applications include an average of 75 or more hours of specialized training.

References

December Renewal Requirements

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Applicants

Endorsees

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor-Clinical
(I/ECMHM-C)
Leaders & Mentors in IECMH

This category of Endorsement is for leaders and mentors in the field of infant and/or early childhood mental health and who provide reflective supervision and consultation to practitioners in the I/ECMH-family field.

Mental Health Mentor - Clinical professionals provide treatment/clinical intervention to the infant/young child and their caregiver together when IECMH disorders exist or when a caregiver’s mental or behavioral disorder affects their relationship with the infant/young child. They use their IECMH expertise to address identified social-emotional and treatment needs through direct clinical intervention.

Mental Health Mentor-Clinical professionals also provide IECMH Reflective Supervision/Consultation.

Education

Specialized Training

Specialized training content will encompass the promotion of social-emotional development and the relationship-based principles and practices of I/ECMH.

Training and continuing education will be used to meet IECMH competencies as specified in the Competency Guidelines.

https://www.vaimh.org/competency-guidelines

Work Experience

Minimum of 2-years post-graduate supervised work experience as a licensed I/ECMH therapist delivering culturally sensitive, relationship-focused parent-infant/young child psychotherapy.

This dyadic mental health treatment is aimed at enhancing the parent-infant/child attachment relationship and optimal infant/child development.

Training Requirements

Crosswalks and/or other CE/PD may meet some of these requirements.

30 clock hours of specialized relationship-based training.
3 clock hours of training addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in IECMH.
15 clock hours of didactic training about the provision of RSC.

Typically, successful MHM applications include an average of 75 - 90 or more hours of specialized training.

Leadership

Minimum 3-years of practice leader experience relevant to the infant, young child-family field.

Exam

Mental Health Mentor applicants will have their application undergo a formal review by a trained reviewer. If the applicant meets all requirements for their category of Endorsement (MHM-C, MHM-P, or MHM-R/F), the Application Reviewer will recommend that the applicant sit for the Mentor exam associated with their category.

Reflective Supervision

50 clock hours of reflective supervision (RS) (group or individual) from someone endorsed as a Mental Health Mentor-Clinical.

A minimum of 25 of the hours received must be about the RSC you provide to others.

Scholarship support may be available. Please reach out to the Endorsement Coordinator for details.

References

December Renewal Requirements

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Applicants

Endorsees

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor-Policy
(I/ECMHM-P)
Leaders & Mentors in Policy, Advocacy, Program Design, & Program Administration

This category of Endorsement is for leaders and mentors in the field of infant and/or early childhood mental health and who work to promote infant and early childhood-informed policy and program development. They use their IECMH expertise to support macro systems.

Education

Work Experience

3 years post-graduate experience as a leader in policy and/or program administration related to the promotion of Infant and/or Early Childhood Mental Health principles and practices in the context of family and other caregiving relationships in and across systems.

Specialized Training

Specialized training content will encompass the promotion of social-emotional development and the relationship-based principles and practices of I/ECMH.

Training and continuing education will be used to meet IECMH competencies as specified in the Competency Guidelines.

https://www.vaimh.org/competency-guidelines

Training Requirements

Crosswalks and/or other CE/PD may meet some of these requirements.

30 clock hours of specialized relationship-based training.
3 clock hours of training addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in IECMH.

Typically, successful MHM applications include an average of 75 - 90 or more hours of specialized training.

Leadership

Minimum 3-years of practice leader experience relevant to the infant, young child-family field.

Exam

Reflective Supervision

Reflective supervision/Consultation (RS/C) is not required for Policy applicants/endorsees.

However, VAIMH recommends that all infant/early childhood professionals seek RSC.

Reach out to the Endorsement Coordinator if you are interested in scholarship funds to support your participation in RS/C.

References

December Renewal Requirements

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Applicants

Endorsees

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor-Research/Faculty
(I/ECMHM-R/F)
Leaders & Mentors in Academic Settings

This category of Endorsement is for leaders and mentors in the field of infant and/or early childhood mental health and who conduct research that promotes infant and early childhood mental health or teaches about I/ECMH principles and/or practices.

Research/Faculty professionals work to promote what we know in the IECMH community through research and academia. They use their expertise to inform students, professionals, programs, and systems.

Education

Work Experience

3 years post-graduate experience as a leader in university-level teaching and/or published research related to IECMH principles and practices, in the context of family and other caregiving relationships.

Specialized Training

Specialized training content will encompass the promotion of social-emotional development and the relationship-based principles and practices of I/ECMH.

Training and continuing education will be used to meet IECMH competencies as specified in the Competency Guidelines.

https://www.vaimh.org/competency-guidelines

Training Requirements

Crosswalks and/or other CE/PD may meet some of these requirements.

30 clock hours of specialized relationship-based training.
3 clock hours of training addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in IECMH.

Typically, successful MHM applications include an average of 75 - 90 or more hours of specialized training.

Leadership

Minimum 3-years of practice leader experience relevant to the infant, young child-family field.

Exam

Reflective Supervision

Reflective supervision/Consultation (RS/C) is not required for Research/Faculty applicants/endorsees.

However, VAIMH recommends that all infant/early childhood professionals seek RSC.

Reach out to the Endorsement Coordinator if you are interested in scholarship funds to support your participation in RS/C.

References

December Renewal Requirements

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Applicants

Endorsees

[VAIMH Membership] by Dec. 31 ($60)

Endorsed Reflective Supervisor (ERS) Add-On
For professionals holding Endorsement as a Family Specialist or Mental Health Specialist

This add-on was developed to recognize the work of professionals whose direct service experience doing prevention/early intervention and/or clinical intervention/treatment work includes their expertise of providing reflective supervision/consultation (RSC) to other IECMH professionals.

Emerging is an option for ERS applicants who have not yet provided RSC to infant-family professionals for the minimum 1-year requirement, or who have not received the full 15 training hours on the provision of RSC. This status allows applicants to begin providing qualifying hours of RSC to applicants and endorsees while obtaining the qualifications, experience, and support required to develop competence and expertise. Emerging ERS professionals will have 2 years to meet full requirements and resubmit the ERS application to become credentialed as an Endorsed Reflective Supervisor.

Education

N/A

Requirement already met for FS or MHS Endorsement.

Work Experience

Direct service experience with prevention/early intervention and/or clinical intervention/treatment work while providing RS/C to other IECMH professionals.

Training Requirements (Full)

Minimum 15 clock hours on the provision of RS/C.

Training that only touches upon reflective practice or RSC in a general sense would not count.

Training on the provision of RSC must have been specifically developed to support providers of RSC.

Training Requirements (Emerging)

Minimum 5 clock hours on the provision of RS/C.

Training that only touches upon reflective practice or RSC in a general sense would not count.

Training on the provision of RSC must have been specifically developed to support providers of RSC.

Leadership

ERS Providers are leaders in the practice of Reflective Supervision and as such, set the tone for reflective practice through supervision that allows the supervisee to feel held and supported, which can then be modeled for the parent(s)/caregiver(s). They in turn are better able to hold and support their infant/young child in forming stronger attachments (parallel process).

VAIMH's Vision for ERS Providers

a. Meet renewal requirements by the deadline, and encourage staff to do the same.

b. Attend quarterly check-ins with the Endorsement Team to ensure quality assurance and engage with other VAIMH RSC Providers.

c. Participate in an ERS Orientation prior to providing supervision to VAIMH's IECMH applicants/endorsees.

d. Participate in VAIMH-sponsored training on the provision of RSC to help meet renewal requirements.

Reflective Supervision

One year of providing RSC to infant-family professionals while receiving 12 hours of RSC from an ERS or MHM-C provider with a focus on the RSC you provide to others as well as a focus on your direct service work with infants, toddlers, young children, and their caregivers.

2 References

Requirements

Full

[Training] Provision of RSC

15 hours

Emerging

5 hours

Requirements

[Training] Provision of RSC

Emerging to Full (within 2 years)

15 hours

What Happens After Endorsement®

Initial Endorsement Certificate
You will receive a personalized certificate that celebrates your achievement in attaining a level of competency in culturally sensitive, relationship-focused practice that promotes IECMH through a focus on principles, best practice skills, and reflective work experiences that lead to increased confidence and credibility in supporting infants, young children, families, students, agencies, and institutions in the promotion of infant and early childhood mental health.

You may begin indicating your Endorsement using the IMH-E® or ECMH-E® mark after your name.
John Doe, IMH-E®
Infant Family Specialist

Digital Badging
You will receive a digital Badge from VCU/VAIMH.
This Badge is a visual representation that demonstrates you have met the knowledge, skills, and competencies for Endorsement in a particular category.
Proudly show your Badge in the following ways:

Share your achievements to social media
Add your digital badge to your LinkedIn profile
Embed your digital badge image in your email signature
Add your digital badge URL to your digital resume

I/ECMH Endorsement Registry
Your name will be added to VAIMH's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement Registry on the VAIMH website (https://www.vaimh.org/iecmh-endorsement-registry) and in EASy, Virginia's online Endorsement Application System (https://vaimh.myeasy.org/endorsement-registry).

This demonstrates to employers, colleagues, peers, clients, etc. that you have earned the Endorsement® for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-focused Practice Promoting Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health.

Your Endorsement® showcases your commitment to the IECMH profession through:

Promotion and support of nurturing relationships for young children aged 0 up to 6-years-old.
A focus on the development of infants and young children within the context of complex relationships.
The services you provide are comprehensive and intensive, covering multiple domains, including concrete needs, problem solving skills, family relationships, parent-infant/young child interactions, and more.
Upholding the IECMH Code of Ethics.
Receiving ongoing competency-based training in IECMH principles and practices.
Participating in ongoing Reflective Supervision/Consultation (if applicable).
And more...

"What I would want other professionals to know is that even after 30 years of practice with children, families, and educators, I learned to look at my practice with a new lens. The information that I was able to take away gave me new inspiration, insight, and courage to continue to enhance my current work with families and professionals. It also allowed me to grow new skills in a profession that I have worked in for thirty years, giving me that new hope to fuel my passion and determination to ensure a safe and secure environment for all children and families."

Tracy Walters, IMH-E®

Infant Family Specialist

State Coordinator for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

DBHDS

"I first sought Endorsement at the encouragement of my supervisor with Healthy Families America (HFA). HFA is a home visiting model for new parents that focuses on the relationships between the parents/caregivers and the child - there are over 30 HFA sites across Virginia. Going through the Endorsement process has broadened my thinking, encouraged my professional development through new information and ideas, and connected me to experts in the field of Infant Mental Health - all of which inform the training we at the national office provide to HFA sites and staff in Virginia and around the country. For leaders in the field of early childhood, it is a wonderful network to be a part of!"

Lynn H. Kosanovich, IMH-E®

Infant Mental Health Mentor-Policy

Training & Professional Development Director:

Master Trainer, Prevent Child Abuse America

"I wanted to learn more about infant mental health. At the time, there really was not much out there and I thought it was important to know. What changed the most for me was the way I felt when working with young children, not blaming parents or the child. Possibly never knowing why the child is acting the way they are but assuming something in the life of the child is not right and trying to help the child through a difficult time in their young life. Knowing that I am helping a young brain to hopefully be a productive adult. Feeling confident about dealing with a child and being able to speak with parents, with confidence, and then have them come to me for advice, is a great feeling."

Susan Gallier, IMH-E®

Infant Family Associate

President, Burke Child Care Connection

Family Day Home Owner/Provider

Funders & Connections

The Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health (VAIMH) partners with the Early Childhood Mental Health Virginia (ECMHVA) Initiative at VCU's Partnership for People with Disabilities to implement the Virginia Endorsement® for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health (referred to as Endorsement®).

VAIMH is a member of the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health and holds the license for Endorsement.

Funding for the ECMHVA Initiative is made available through the support of our largest funder, the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia at the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS), and by our sustaining partners:

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) - Early Childhood Special Education & Head Start State Collaboration Office;
Early Impact Virginia (EIVA) - Alliance of Home Visiting Programs in Virginia; and
The Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education

DBHDS

Tracy Walters, IMH-E®, IFS, Infant & Early Childhood State Coordinator

ECMHVA Initiative

Jackie Robinson Brock, IMH-E®, IMHM-P, Early Childhood Mental Health Virginia

Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® Overview

For questions about the Endorsement, please contact vaendorsement@vcu.edu

Who are Virginia's Endorsees?

Categories of Endorsement®

Family Associate I/ECFA

Family Specialist I/ECFS

Mental Health Specialist I/ECMHS

Mentor-Clinical I/ECMHM-C

Mentor-Policy I/ECMHM-P

Mentor-Research/Faculty I/ECMHM-R/F

Category Requirements Overview

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What Happens After Endorsement®

Funders & Connections

Family Associate
I/ECFA

Family Specialist
I/ECFS

Mental Health Specialist
I/ECMHS

Mentor-Clinical
I/ECMHM-C

Mentor-Policy
I/ECMHM-P

Mentor-Research/Faculty
I/ECMHM-R/F