provide Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) for Your ‘Ohana Network (YON) home visitors. Home visitors provide pregnant women and families, particularly those considered at-risk, with necessary resources and skills to raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and ready to learn. Integrating IECMHC into a Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program will enhance the program's overall effectiveness and ensure that the mental health needs of infants, young children, and their families are adequately addressed. IECMHC helps home visitors build their capacity to support families, recognize mental health needs, and connect families with appropriate resources. This support system is crucial for fostering nurturing environments and strengthening parent-child relationships, which are foundational for resilience.
