About Us
Who We Are
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.
What to expect:
1. To learn more about Endorsement and the Categories email our Endorsement Coordinators. reflectiverelationships@gmail.com
2. Become a IAIECMH member here: New Membership
3. Register for Endorsement using the EASy platform.
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Temporary Login email will be sent from EASy within a few days
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Once you have registered, you can log into EASy here: https://iaiecmh.myeasy.org/
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our History
The last three decades have produced significant research linking relationships, environments and experiences in early childhood with brain development, physical health and social, emotional and behavioral wellbeing across the lifespan. This research has resulted in a paradigm shift that changes the question from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Research findings suggest that, by supporting young children and their families, we can actually promote strong families and nurture healthy mental development.
The Iowa Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IAIECMH) was formed in June, 2013, by professionals in a variety of settings (mental health, education, private practice, state government, and advocacy groups). This group shares a desire to collect and disseminate information about current research, training opportunities, best practices, funding, and policies to inform the system for children's mental health. The IAIECMH serves as a hub to bring parents, practitioners, educators, and policymakers together to improve the health and wellbeing of Iowa’s children.
Board of Directors
President: Denise Stadter
Past President: Megan Caves
Executive Director: India Snow-Watt
Current Board Members:
Billie Jo Clausen
Gladys Alvarez
Elizabeth Kehret
Alyssa Caldbeck
Dawn Lero
Melanie Reese