2019 Infant & Young Child Mental Health & Home Visiting Summit | November 12-14
To bring about lasting, positive change for young children and families, mental health professionals and Home Visitors are coming together for a three-day conference. This Summit will include one-full day centered on Infant and Young Child Mental Health and two days focused on Home Visiting.
The conference will be held November 12 – November 14, 2019 in Greensboro, North Carolina at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown at 304 N Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
The first day of the Summit, Tuesday, November 12, organized by the North Carolina Infant/Young Child Mental Health Association (NCIMHA), will focus on key early childhood mental health topics and building the capacity of adults to provide safe, nurturing environments and relationships for those under the age of five.
November 13 – 14 will focus on Home Visiting to strengthen and coordinate North Carolina’s home visiting system. These two days will enhance the knowledge and skills of NC’s home visiting professionals to meet the complex needs of family and children across the state.
Workshop focus areas include:
Implementing trauma-informed practices
Building community resilience
Employing culturally responsive practices
Understanding mental health and wellness
Engaging with families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, languages and cultures