Endorsement
What is Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®?
Endorsement is an internationally recognized credential for professionals working with or on behalf of pregnant people, infants, young children, and their families.
Endorsement® is a professional credential that recognizes the development of professionals who work with or on behalf of infants, toddlers, young children, and their families. Endorsement requires are linked to a nationally recognized set of competencies that help define best practice and guide professional growth. Endorsement does not replace licensure or certification, but it is intended to recognize and document an individual’s knowledge and skills in the field of infant and early mental health.
Before you initiate the endorsement application process, it is necessary to first become a member of the Association, which requires an annual membership fee. You will then submit the associated Endorsement registration fee to initiate your application in the Endorsement system.
Check out the “What is Endorsement? Video” for more information
Who can apply?
All professionals who have experience working with or on behalf of infants, toddlers, young children, and families and meet the educational, work, training, and reflective consultation requirements as specified for each category are encouraged to apply.
Why apply for Endorsement?
- To grow and develop as a professional in the rapidly expanding infant, early childhood mental health, and family support field
- To be recognized by employers and peers for having attained a level of competency in relationship-focused practice that promotes infant and early childhood mental health
- To better support the infants, toddlers, families, students, agencies, and institutions in the promotion of infant mental health
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How to Apply
Applications can be filled out online through the Endorsement Application System (EASy). Use the password babies123 to view the videos.
How to register on EASy
EASy Application Instructions
Congratulations to these endorsed members!
Stephanie McFarland
Early Childhood Family Specialist AND Endorsed Reflective Supervisor
Amanda McKee
Infant Family Specialist AND Endorsed Reflective Supervisor
Melissa Tucker
Infant Family Specialist
Want to learn more?
Our goal is to enhance the quality and capacity of Iowa’s early childhood professionals to meet the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of young children and their families. Contact us to learn more about us, our services or how you can get involved.