GA-AIMH: Birth to Five

In this season of gratitude, we pause to reflect on our community—our partners, advocates, and families. We are thankful for your partnership and commitment to supporting children and families. May your day, and the days ahead, be filled with peace and joy.

SPH Professor Xiangming Fang contributed data that is helping build awareness of the record number of children experiencing sexual violence. Visit t.gsu.edu/4hm1iBr to learn more about what you can do to #BreakTheRecord of inaction and #EndChildhood SexualViolence.

.@PHGSU has established a Center on Health and Homelessness that will conduct community-based research, provide learning opportunities for students and collaborate with stakeholders to develop evidence-based solutions that address homelessness: t.gsu.edu/3UmMRTI

Increase your organization’s visibility and showcase your efforts in supporting young children and families at this year’s GA-AIMH Conference. For more details on exhibitor opportunities, visit aimh.gsu.edu/2024-ga-aimh-c….

We're less than ONE MONTH away from the 2024 GA-AIMH Conference! Join us and be part of the conversation that will shape the future of IECMH in Georgia! Register Today: shorturl.at/nMzU3 #GAAIMHConference #GAAIMH2024 #ConsilienceInAction #IECMH

Join us on November 13th at the 2024 GA-AIMH Conference! This year’s theme is “Consilience in Action,” emphasizing cross-discipline collaboration to ignite innovation in supporting the mental health of young children and families. Register Today: shorturl.at/nMzU3

Tune in to the latest episode of #DECALDownload, your trusted source for news and information, featuring GA-AIMH, Resilient Georgia, and the Center for Interrelational Science and Pediatrics, where we discuss IECMH training and workforce support. buzzsprout.com/211637/15762931

Bay Area Study Finds Early Childhood Trauma Therapy Can Prevent Serious Disease kqed.org/news/12000147/…

Child-Parent Therapy Has Biological Benefits for Traumatized Kids ucsf.edu/news/2024/06/4…

What’s Working (or Not) in State Policies for Substance Use During Pregnancy childtrends.org/publications/s…

Save the Date: GA-AIMH 2024 Conference

Dads who are a steady presence in their child’s lives see the payoff across a child’s lifetime. zerotothree.org/resources/1910…

What an amazing time spent reading to the infant/toddler class at The Turning Sun School. Remember—reading stimulates brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships, which builds language, literacy, and social-emotional skills that last a lifetime.

The early years of a child’s life present a significant opportunity to build safe and secure relationships to support positive and healthy social and emotional development. GA-AIMH eagerly joins DECAL in their fourth annual Children’s Mental Health Week from May 6th-10th, 2024!

CISP and Resilient Georgia have partnered to develop and launch an Infant and Early Childhood Professional Development Course and Guidebook to support the early childcare workforce and promote social-emotional learning in early childhood settings. cispediatrics.thinkific.com/pages/resources

Are you interested in learning more about attachment theory and ways to support caregivers in reflecting on their parenting and understanding their child’s emotional needs? Join us for a COSP Facilitator Training on June 3-6, 2024. Registration Link: circleofsecurityinternational.com/learn-more/?629

Parents, teachers, and caregivers can provide invaluable early childhood insights. That’s why we’ve created “Voices From the Field,” a platform for these stakeholders' stories. We hope you’ll use this tool in your own advocacy and leadership! tinyurl.com/34ef4hcp

GEEARS’ new survey of Georgia parents with young children was sobering. Many struggle with the cost of basic necessities, mental health challenges, and inaccessible child care. But our respondents also proposed solutions! Read about the poll here: geears.org/research/polli…

Calling families with young children! Join us and make your voice heard by joining #StrollingThunderGA. Hosted by @GEEARS, this event gives you the opportunity to share your joys and challenges directly with legislators. Register today: 2024strollingthunder.eventbrite.com

Have you registered yet? On Thursday, February 22nd, we're bringing young children and parents from around Georgia to meet their elected officials during Strolling Thunder! Register your family today! Click here: 2024strollingthunder.eventbrite.com