Our vision is that one day all children will be emotionally healthy, equipped to learn, and nurtured to develop their full potential.

Our purpose is to help implement this vision by defining the need, investigating what interventions are most effective, translating these research findings into public policy, integrating infant mental health services into current programs throughout the state, building a cadre of infant mental health specialists, establishing training opportunities, securing adequate, on-going funding, and continuing to evaluate the long-term impacts in the community.

Our work diligently addresses the needs, develops a plan, secures the resources, and provides services necessary for strengthening the emotional development of young children. A brighter future for Florida's children can be achieved with a greater investment and collective commitment to prevention and early intervention.

For more information, download:
Florida's Strategic Plan for Infant Mental Health in PDF format.
What is infant mental health?in PDF format.

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Early Childhood Council 2008 Annual Conference November 12 - 14, 2008 Meeting the Needs of Young Children and their Families This year's theme is "Building Strong Relationships." ECC Conference Brochure 2008