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.
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
Free virtual professional development.
Free access to archived VAIMH PD sessions.
Discounted registration on the Annual IECMH conference each May.
Endorsement Support
The I/ECMH Endorsement is globally-recognized and offers multiple pathways to demonstrate expertise working on behalf if infants and young children.
VAIMH's Endorsement Coordinator is available to assist with all aspects of your Endorsement journey.
Networking
Connect with diverse professionals who share a passion for improving outcomes for infants, young children, and their families.
Participate in quarterly Town Hall meetings with the VAIMH President and Executive Board to help shape VAIMH's future.
Resources
Monthly VAIMH Newsletter from the Executive Director.
Receive notifications and resources related to infant and early childhood workshops/events.
Certificate of Membership to share with supervisors and colleagues.
We Welcome All Who Work to Support Young Children & Their Families/Caregivers
Child Welfare
-
Adoption & Foster Care
-
Child Placement Services
-
Child Protective Services
-
Pregnancy Services
Health Care
-
Developmental Specialists
-
Lactation Consultants
-
Nurses
-
Pediatricians
Mental Health
-
Attachment Clinicians
-
Counselors
-
Psychologists
-
Social Workers
-
Trauma Specialists
Early Care & Education
-
Child Care Providers
-
Doulas
-
Early Childhood Educators
-
Family Day Home Providers
-
Head Start / Early Head Start
-
Special Education Teachers/Aids
Higher Education & Research
-
ECE Faculty
-
Nursing Faculty
Policy & Advocacy
-
Child Advocate
-
Policy Makers
Early Intervention
-
Audiologist
-
Child Service Coordinator
-
Nutritionist
-
Occupational Therapists
-
Physical Therapists
-
Speech and Language Pathologists
Home Visiting
-
Healthy Families
-
MIECHV Program
-
Parents as Teachers
-
Resource Mothers
Reflective Supervision
-
And more!