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NC Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Work Group
The NC Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Work Group aims to develop and implement a statewide and cross-sector system for IECMH Consultation. Consultants work with providers (e.g., primary care clinicians, early childhood educators, early intervention providers, home visitors, child welfare workers) to enhance provider efficacy for promotion, prevention, intervention, and parental engagement/support for IECMH. The Work Group envisions a system based on collaboration between, and expansion of, existing consultation programs. IECMH Consultation does not rely on insurance payment but is funded by state, grant and/or philanthropic funding. The IECMH Work Group is receiving technical assistance through ZERO TO THREE and Georgetown Center of Excellence regarding policy, financing, and metrics and evaluation. The Work Group also seeks to support training in evidence-based IECMH treatments, the endorsement system for IECMH providers, and plans to collaborate with the NCDHHS’ Division of Child and Family Well-Being on their priority of child mental health.
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State or Local? | State |
Counties | All Counties |
Lead Agency | NC ZERO TO THREE IECMH Team |
Type of Lead Agency | Non-profit |
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Contact | Marian Earls and Sharon Loza |