Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health

01/31/2026

📣 Community Event Announcement (presented by University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Division of Parenting and Family Relationships):

This conference day, on the topic of social-emotional awareness, is offered six different Saturdays in different regions within Wisconsin.

Please see the flyer for more information. You can also click here for the dates and details: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/workshops/

The cost is only $20.00, but space is limited.

Please share with your network!

01/30/2026

📣Community Event Announcement (hosted by the Indigo Cultural Center):
In less than two weeks, the first film of our Sankofa Project debuts to the world in a 4-day, February 10th -13th Premiere Week celebration!

The Sankofa Infant Mental Health History Project™ is a multi-year effort focused on retrieving the healing and relational wisdom from our pasts, cultures, and communities and telling a fuller history of Infant Mental Health (IMH) – including the contributions of professionals and communities of color and the role of power and privilege in the field’s development.

This project is a love letter to our field, co-created by the Sankofa Project Steering Collective and Indigo Cultural Center.

There are 4 different day/time options – starting Tuesday, Feb 10th – available on the registration link. https://bit.ly/SankofaPart1Premiere

We hope you join us! Please also help us spread the word!

Premiere Week registration fees are on a sliding scale for accessibility and support the sustainability of our multi-year Sankofa Project.

PS: Curious to learn more about the Sankofa IMH History project? Visit the landing page: https://www.indigoculturalcenter.org/sankofaimhhistoryproject

01/30/2026

Shared Resource: "What's Happening in Washington, D.C.?" 🧐

Click here for the full presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fKOM3iDPs41phDhIHBK3smB9L04x4mlw/edit?slide=id.p1 =id.p1

01/28/2026

Is getting your WI-AIMH membership registration in early one of your New Year's resolutions? Well, here's your sign to get it done now!

To go straight to the registration form, click here: https://pci.jotform.com/253225601905148

To learn more about membership benefits, click here: wiaimh.org/membership

This year, we're offering Student Memberships in addition to Individual and Group Memberships, so share with any students you know in the field! It's a great way to start their career off with a community of experienced and supportive professionals.

Upon signing up, as a member you'll get 2 WI-AIMH events for FREE:
> Endorsement® Overview, Tues., Feb. 3rd, from 1PM to 3PM (virtual)
> The first Member Meet-Up of the year, in March--you won't want to miss the special treat we have in store!

01/28/2026

Happening Next Week! 😁
In one week, we'll have our first event of the year with the Endorsement Overview.

It's FREE for members, and only $15 for nonmembers!

Here's what you can expect:

We will dive into all things Endorsement®, including:
📝 an overview of the Endorsement® categories
👶 the Infant Mental Health Competency Guidelines
➕ the new Endorsed Reflective Supervisor add-on
✅ maintaining or renewing Endorsement®

You’ll also learn how to register in EASy and navigate the application, and come away with a clear understanding of the Endorsement® process.

Tuesday, Feb. 3rd | 1PM to 3PM
Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/253413953141149

Share with friends and colleagues!

01/23/2026

January's almost over! 😳 Are you registered for the Feb. 3rd Endorsement Overview Session? 👀

Get all your questions answered about the Endorsement process or refresh your knowledge on the ins and outs of Endorsement. Learn how it can enhance your career and IECHM practice!

FREE for members! Only $15 for nonmembers. 😉

Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/253413953141149
Share with a friend or colleague!

Want to become a member? Learn more here: wiaimh.org/membership

01/20/2026

Check out our illustrious staff at this year's Early Childhood Educators Conference:

DELECHIA JOHNSON - KEYNOTE !!! 😃🥳🎉 Congrats Delechia Johnson!

Julie Clark-Betchkal & Martha Stolp presenting on "Confidence in the Classroom: Addressing Challenges with Compassion and Skill."
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Saturday, February 28th
8:30 AM to 3:45 PM CST

In-Person & Virtual Attendance:
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI

Cost: $30 (Early Bird Till Feb. 13) | $40 (Regular)

Learn more and register here:
https://www.ntc.edu/calendar/2026/02/28/2026-early-childhood-educators-conference

Childcaring, Inc

01/19/2026

01/16/2026

We are sharing resources to support families navigating fear, uncertainty, and exposure to violence in the news—particularly guidance for talking with young children ages 3–6 about immigration enforcement and community violence. These moments call for honesty, simplicity, reassurance and connection.

Document by Children's Network of Solano County: "What to Say to Kids About ICE" (see photo) & Their Family Preparedness Toolkit: www.childnet.org/immigration-resources

Article by Minnesota, "Talking With Children About Violence In The News: Guidance For Parents And Caregivers": namimn.org/talking-with-children-about-violence-in-the-news-guidance-for-parents-and-caregivers/

01/15/2026

“Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there's no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic.” ― Laini Taylor

Emerging from the Chaos:
Yesterday brought a sharp reminder of how quickly things can escalate. News broke that federal funding for addiction and mental health services was being terminated, only to be reversed by the current administration after public outrage and pushback. While this funding does not directly impact Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health, it deeply affects our partners—including Children’s Wisconsin—and, most importantly, the infants, young children, families and communities who rely on these services. What happens to one part of the system ripples across all of us. We are connected, and the stability of families everywhere matters to the well-being of children here at home.

Our commitment to protecting infant and early childhood mental health, standing with our partners and supporting the most vulnerable remains steady.

Informative Links on a Tumultuous 24-Hours:
Jan. 15th - 9:39 AM EST, "24 hours of chaos as mental health grants are slashed then restored"
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/15/nx-s1-5677711/mental-health-addiction-grants-cut-then-restored

Jan. 14th - 9:50 AM EST, "Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants"
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/14/nx-s1-5677104/trump-administration-letter-terminating-addiction-mental-health-grants

Jan. 14th, "DeLauro Statement on HHS Reinstating Billions in Addiction and Mental Health Grants After Abrupt Cancellation"
https://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/delauro-statement-hhs-reinstating-billions-addiction-and-mental-health-grants

01/10/2026

Want to get one of WI-AIMH's first events of the year for FREE? Become a member!

This Endorsement Overview Session, happening Feb. 3rd, is free for members, and only $15 for nonmembers!

Get grounded on the ins and outs of getting endorsed, and start your year off elevating you IECMH practice with us!

Click here to register for the event: https://pci.jotform.com/253413953141149

Click here to become a member: tinyurl.comWIAIMH2026Membership
$60-Individual | $45/pp-Group | $30-Student

01/09/2026

Have you updated your membership for 2026? There's no time like the present!

Get discounts on trainings, including WI-AIMH's annual conference, attend membership meet-ups, and earn Endorsement. Learn more about the benefits here on our website: www.wiaimh.org/membership.

OR- Register now as an Individual ($60), Group ($45/pp) or Student ($30):
tinyurl.com/WIAIMH2026Membership