Iowa Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

The Iowa Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IAIECMH) is a committed group of professionals who understand and value the role of mental health among young children and their families, and actively strive to deliver quality services that support children’s social, emotional and behavioral development. MISSION -
The IAIECMH strives to promote optimal social, emotional development of infants, young children and their families by fostering a competent workforce which values nurturing child/caregiver relationships and promotes community awareness of the importance of early childhood development. VISION-
The Iowa Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IAIECMH) members envision an Iowa where children and families are cherished and valued. Children and families will be provided with needed social and emotional supports that will help them attain optimum growth and development.

10/16/2025

Congratulations to our newly Endorsed Professional!

Sue Wolver - Infant Family Specialist and Reflective Supervisor

Danielle Hubby - Early Childhood Family Specialist

Melissa Williams - Early Childhood Family Specialist

Hilary Robinson - Early Childhood Specialist

To find out more about Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement, check out our website: ia-iechm.org/endorsements/

Have you check out the events section on our website recently? We have several exciting training options coming up. Lear...
05/21/2025

Have you check out the events section on our website recently? We have several exciting training options coming up. Learn more about all our offerings by visiting:

May 20 - May 22 Building Bridges: Connecting Communities to Support Children and Families Virginia's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative is excited to offer our fourth annual virtual training series focused on principles related to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in […]

There's still time! Don't miss out on your chance to attend our Reflective Consultation Conversations! This coming Tuesd...
04/16/2025

There's still time! Don't miss out on your chance to attend our Reflective Consultation Conversations! This coming Tuesday 4/22/2025 from 10:30am-1:30pm. This event is virtual and free for members.

This training meets requirements for the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement! It's free for members. $35 for non-members.

We're sponsoring a DC:0-5 training in April! This event will be in person in Ankeny on 4/10 and 4/11. Check out more inf...
03/17/2025

We're sponsoring a DC:0-5 training in April! This event will be in person in Ankeny on 4/10 and 4/11. Check out more information on our website. We hope to see you there!

  Join us for a DC:0-5 training, where we will focus on addressing young children’s mental health through a relational and comprehensive approach.   Date & Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 […]

03/12/2025

Interested in becoming trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy? Join this info session to learn more about an upcoming training opportunity, meet our trainer, and ask questions.

Topic: CPP Interest Meeting
Time: Mar 25, 2025 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/91926120503

Meeting ID: 919 2612 0503

Can't make it? Email Rhonda at rhonda.rairden-nelson@hhs.iowa.gov to receive a copy of the recording.

Have you renewed your membership/endorsement yet? The deadline to renew is quickly approaching! Renew by 12/31/2024 to m...
12/18/2024

Have you renewed your membership/endorsement yet? The deadline to renew is quickly approaching! Renew by 12/31/2024 to maintain your membership and endorsement.

Renew Today!

Membership of the Iowa Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health provides access to essential resources, comprehensive training, and unique opportunities that enrich your expertise in the field of infant and early childhood mental health.

Check out the events page on our website for information about upcoming training opportunities! If you have an event you...
11/21/2024

Check out the events page on our website for information about upcoming training opportunities! If you have an event you'd like added to the calendar, email us at promotingmentalhealthiowa@gmail.com.

January 8, 2025 @ 8:00 am - January 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)-Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute (PPSI) Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute (PPSI) at Iowa State University is hosting a training opportunity for clinicians interested in delivering Pa...

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