About WI-AIMH

What Is Infant Mental Health?

Infant mental health is synonymous with healthy social and emotional development, all within the context of family, community, and cultural expectations for young children, and defined as the developing capacity of a child from birth to age 5 to:

  • Experience, regulate and express emotions

  • Form close and secure interpersonal relationships

  • Explore the environment and learn

What Is WI-AIMH?

Established in 2001, the Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of social-emotional learning and relationship-based practices through raising public awareness, providing resources for professional development, and advocating for policies that are in the best interest of infants, young children, and their families.

WI-AIMH’s Mission:

WI-AIMH strives to promote infant mental health through building awareness, promoting professional capacity, fostering partnerships and supporting policies which are in the best interest of infants, young children and their families.

WI-AIMH’s Vision:

All Wisconsin infants and young children will reach their fullest potential through nurturing and consistent relationships within the context of family, community, and culture.

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2024 WI-AIMH Annual Report

WI-AIMH’s 2025 Conference Keynote Speaker: Kadija Johnston!

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Learn more at wiaimh.org/conference.

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PM’s 2024
Impact Report

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Upcoming Events + Opportunities!

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IECMH-Endorsement®

Interested in obtaining Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health-Endorsement®?  Sign up to learn more about which Endorsement® category may be right for you, or get connected with our Endorsement staff!

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Members receive discounts on registration to our annual conference and news and updates about professional development and training opportunities throughout WI.

Make a Donation

WI-AIMH is a registered 501(c)3 organization.  Help support healthy social and emotional development for all Wisconsin children by making a donation today! 

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