Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
The Minnesota Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities is the statewide professional development system for early childhood special education (ECSE). Professional Development Facilitators (PDF) in each of the state’s eight economic development regions work to connect, support and empower local leaders to build capacity. Through these joint efforts, young children and their families are accessing and benefiting from high-quality programs and services throughout the state.
What is Infant Mental Health?
Foundational Resources: Understand the Basics
- Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW), University of Minnesota
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Center for the Developing Child, Harvard University
8 Things to Remember about Child Development Brief
Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change (video)
Readiness Resources: Deepen Knowledge and Prepare to Implement
- Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 1
Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 2
Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 3
Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 4
- National Child Trauma Stress Center (NCTSN)
Implementation Resources: Apply and Practice
- Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, University of Minnesota
Child Complex Trauma and Parental Belief Systems
Maternal Depression: Double Jeopardy for Mother and Child
Perceptions of Mental Health: Working with Somali Clients Involved in the Child Welfare System
VOICES: Hearing from African American Families about Trauma and Service Provision
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future (Ages 3-6)
- Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators, NCTSN Learn Center
- Services for Families of Infants and Toddlers Experiencing Trauma, Brenda Harden, OPRE
