What is infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH), and why is it important to understand the value and critical timing of early care and development for our youngest, most vulnerable population? Watch the video below to learn more on why early relationships matter.

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.

Power of Predictability
Positive Connection is Prevention
Connection Before Redirection

Click the links for each micro-learning playlist in English and Spanish.

Advocacy opportunity from our partners at ZERO TO THREE. There is a national sign-on letter urging Congress to restore funding for the IECMH Grant Program and Project LAUNCH, both proposed to be eliminated in FY27. The deadline is Monday, May 11.

These programs support early screening, prevention, and mental health services for young children and their caregivers.

Deadline: Monday, May 11 (close of business)

Letter: FY27 Appropriations IECMH/LAUNCH Organizational Sign-On

Form: Sign-On Form

Join Team WI-AIMH!

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!

Become a Member

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!