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VAIMH Membership

VAIMH Members promote nurturing environments and foundational relationships for Virginia's infants, young children, and their families through a commitment to build a healthy future through positive cognitive, emotional, and social growth.

The Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health (VAIMH) is a professional, non-profit organization for all who touch the lives of infants, young children, and their families.  

 

Whether a practicing professional, student, administrator, or retiree, VAIMH is a connection to a statewide network of like-minded people in the rapidly developing and changing field of infant and early childhood mental health.

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The focus of the Association is to support Virginia's early childhood workforce through professional development opportunities, networking, and resources that can enhance the social-emotional wellness of our youngest citizens. 

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12-month memberships are $60 per person and expire December 31. 

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Membership applications/payments submitted between

October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

are valid through 12.31.2025.

Benefits of Membership

Member Discounts

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Free virtual professional development.

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Free access to archived VAIMH PD sessions.

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Discounted registration on the Annual IECMH conference each May.

Endorsement Support

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The I/ECMH Endorsement is globally-recognized and offers multiple pathways to demonstrate expertise working on behalf if infants and young children. 

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VAIMH's Endorsement Coordinator is available to assist with all aspects of your Endorsement journey.

Networking

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Connect with diverse professionals who share a passion for improving outcomes for infants, young children, and their families. 

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Participate in quarterly Town Hall meetings with the VAIMH President and Executive Board to help shape VAIMH's future.

Resources

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Monthly VAIMH Newsletter from the Executive Director.

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Receive notifications and resources related to infant and early childhood workshops/events. 

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Certificate of Membership to share with supervisors and colleagues.

We Welcome All Who Work to Support Young Children & Their Families/Caregivers

Child Welfare

  • Adoption & Foster Care

  • Child Placement Services

  • Child Protective Services

  • Pregnancy Services

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Health Care

  • Developmental Specialists

  • Lactation Consultants

  • Nurses

  • Pediatricians

Mental Health

  • Attachment Clinicians

  • Counselors

  • Psychologists

  • Social Workers

  • Trauma Specialists

Early Care & Education

  • Child Care Providers

  • Doulas

  • Early Childhood Educators

  • Family Day Home Providers

  • Head Start / Early Head Start

  • Special Education Teachers/Aids

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Higher Education & Research

  • ECE Faculty

  • Nursing Faculty

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Policy & Advocacy

  • Child Advocate

  • Policy Makers

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Early Intervention

  • Audiologist

  • Child Service Coordinator

  • Nutritionist

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Physical Therapists

  • Speech and Language Pathologists

Home Visiting

  • Healthy Families

  • MIECHV Program

  • Parents as Teachers

  • Resource Mothers

Reflective Supervision

  • And more! 

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