Conference Registration is OPEN!
Registration for the 2019 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood
Mental Health Conference is OPEN!
Featuring a Keynote Presentation by Dr. Eva Marie Shivers
Topic: Equity and Diversity
Click the linked text below to view the breakout session schedule
The Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference is held at the beautiful Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI. We are fortunate to have obtained state rate for our room block this year ($92/night)!
To reserve your room
You may call 800-876-3399 and press prompt #1; state that you are with WI Alliance for Infant Mental Health to book reservations in the conference room block.
Or you may book online. Visit www.osthoff.com and click on the meetings tab at the top of the screen. Click on “To make your individual Group reservations” and use GWIALLIA for Group ID and then INFANT for the password. You will then be directed through the online reservations process.
See you in October!
And the finalists are...
WI-AIMH is pleased to announce the finalists for the James R. Ryan Lifetime Achievement Award and the Spirit of WI-AIMH Award!
The James R. Ryan Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the social-emotional development of infants, young children and their families.
The 2019 James R. Ryan Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
The Spirit of WI-AIMH Award is given to a professional who has demonstrated positive influence through the provision of direct services to children and families.
The 2019 Spirit of WI-AIMH Award nominees
Finalist Biographies and Nomination Forms
We asked award finalists to provide biographies to be featured on the WI-AIMH website. Click on the finalist’s name to read the biography they provided.
Kim Eithun Harshner
Micki Meier
Click on the finalist’s name to read their nomination form (provided by the individuals who nominated each candidate)
Vote on the award recipients!
Voting is open to individuals who are hold current WI-AIMH membership. To become a member, click here. Voting will remain open through June 7.
Congratulations to all of the 2019 Award finalists!
Conference Registration and Room Block Opens July 1!
Registration for our Annual Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference opens July 1!
The room block also opens July 1.
New for 2019: We have obtained State Rate from the Osthoff this year!
Click here or on the thumbnails to view and/or download the Conference Itinerary and Registration Fee and Timetable.
Help WI-AIMH to recognize excellence!
WI-AIMH is very excited to announce that nominations are open for TWO Awards!
The James R Ryan Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the social-emotional development of infants, young children and their families within a Wisconsin community, thus demonstrating a commitment to the mission and vision of WI -AIMH
The Spirit of WI-AIMH Award is given to a professional in any area of Infant Mental Health who goes above and beyond to provide high quality services to families with young children.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR BOTH AWARDS
PROCESS
Any interested party may nominate an individual for either Award. Please see the attached forms for more information.
One complimentary full conference registration will be awarded to the award recipient.
Completed Nomination Forms are due by May 10, 2019
REVIEW, SELECTION and PRESENTATION
· Nominations will be accepted until May 10, 2019.
· WI-AIMH will review and post complete applications on WI-AIMH’s website on May 20, 2019.
· Voting by current WI-AIMH members will be open from May 20 – June 7, 2019.
· The nominee with the most votes will be selected to receive the award.
· The award recipients and their nominators will be notified in mid June 2019.
· The Award will be presented to the award recipient at a lunch ceremony on the 2019 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference on Monday, October 14, 2019.
Download James Ryan Award nomination information here!
Download Spirit of WI-AIMH Award nomination information here!