Our Work
At ILAIMH, we celebrate the multidisciplinary nature of infant mental health practice. With more than 270 members, we foster collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas across fields, empowering professionals to strengthen families and help children thrive.
Professional Development
ILAIMH members have access to special professional development offerings, including flagship annual conference, engaging seminar series, and the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Credential.
Chapters
Our chapters cover the entire state, offering a welcoming space for members and practitioners to connect, network, and engage in meaningful reflection and discussion about our work with infants and families.
Tools & Resources
Our resources are designed to enhance professional development, provide practical strategies, and create a network of support for those working on the front lines of early childhood education and care.
Applications Open for 2026 Dolores Norton Research Award
The ILAIMH Research Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Dolores Norton Research Award. The award provides $5,000 towards the support of research pursuits of a promising doctoral student, post-doctoral scholar, or early career faculty researcher in the field of infant and toddler social-emotional health, development, and intervention. Applications are due October 1st; details provided in full Request for Proposal.
Please direct questions to Committee Chair, Leslie Katch: Leslie.katch@nl.edu
Events
South Suburban Chapter Meeting
September 11 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmThe FAN for Professionals: A Framework for Building and Strengthening Relationships
September 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmIn-Person Seminar – Repair Is the work: Navigating Bias, Power, and Rupture in Mental Health Consultation
September 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:15 pmCentral Chapter Meeting
October 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 amILAIMH 45th Anniversary Celebration
November 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Member Spotlight
Michelle Lee Murrah, MEd, LCPC, I/ECMH-C
"My favorite part of belonging has been exposure to the conference and seminar series where I learned new things about the field and the work I do with families. I’ll never forget the first conference I attended."
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