VAIMH Membership
Professionals interested in joining VAIMH are not expected/required to also apply for the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement.​
However, VAIMH Membership is required for all IECMH applicants/endorsees.
VAIMH Members promote nurturing environments and foundational relationships for Virginia's infants, young children, and their families through a commitment to build a healthy future through positive cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
The Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health (VAIMH) is an interdisciplinary, professional, non-profit organization established to nurture and promote the optimal development of infants, toddlers, and families through relationship-based training and advocacy. VAIMH has been supporting professionals in the infant and early childhood mental health field since it was founded as a non-profit organization in 2010.
​​Whether a practicing professional, student, administrator, or retiree, VAIMH is a connection to a statewide network of like-minded people in the rapidly developing and changing field of infant and early childhood mental health.
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The focus of the Association is to support Virginia's early childhood workforce through professional development opportunities, networking, and resources that can enhance the social-emotional wellness of our youngest citizens.​​
Benefits of Membership
Member Discounts
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Free virtual professional development.
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Free access to archived VAIMH PD sessions.
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Discounted registration on the Annual IECMH conference each May.
Endorsement Support
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The I/ECMH Endorsement is globally-recognized and offers multiple pathways to demonstrate expertise working on behalf if infants and young children.
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VAIMH's Endorsement Coordinator is available to assist with all aspects of your Endorsement journey.
Networking
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Connect with diverse professionals who share a passion for improving outcomes for infants, young children, and their families.
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Participate in quarterly Town Hall meetings with the VAIMH President and Executive Board to help shape VAIMH's future.
Resources
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Monthly VAIMH Newsletter from the Executive Director.
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Receive notifications and resources related to infant and early childhood workshops/events.
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Certificate of Membership to share with supervisors and colleagues.
We Welcome All Who Work to Support Young Children & Their Families/Caregivers
Child Welfare
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Child Placement Services
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Child Protective Services
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Pregnancy Services
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Health Care
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Developmental Specialists
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Lactation Consultants
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Nurses
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Pediatricians
Mental Health
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Attachment Clinicians
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Counselors
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Psychologists
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Social Workers
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Trauma Specialists
Early Care & Education
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Child Care Providers
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Doulas
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Early Childhood Educators
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Family Day Home Providers
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Head Start / Early Head Start
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Special Education Teachers/Aids
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Higher Education & Research
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ECE Faculty
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Nursing Faculty
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Policy & Advocacy
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Child Advocate
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Policy Makers
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Early Intervention
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Audiologist
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Child Service Coordinator
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Nutritionist
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Occupational Therapists
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Physical Therapists
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Speech and Language Pathologists
Home Visiting
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Healthy Families
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MIECHV Program
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Parents as Teachers
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Resource Mothers
Reflective Supervision
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And more!
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