May we continue to create spaces where families thrive and feel valued. Here’s to a year filled with relationship building and mutual support toward nurturing the minds and hearts of Georgia's young children and families.

That said, we're excited to present The HUB, the official name of our monthly newsletter! Reflecting our journey thus far, we are thrilled about what this year will bring and exciting content ahead!

Conference attendees,

It was amazing to engage with you all at the GA-AIMH 2023 Conference! Whether you were connecting with others or gaining insights into the impactful work happening throughout the state, I trust it was a valuable and enriching experience for each attendee. Much gratitude to EVERYONE who made this day truly memorable! Your enthusiasm, knowledge, and dedication to the significant work you undertake daily are truly appreciated, and was felt throughout the day.

With love,

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Champion award acknowledges the efforts of individuals, organizations, and state agencies in Georgia. These awardees have successfully devised state-specific work plans, implementing effective strategies for infant and early childhood mental health, particularly in the realms of promotion, prevention supports, and the establishment of networks to enhance connections across systems. Their achievements include fostering collaboration, securing funding for initiatives, and advocating for a shared understanding of the objectives in infant and early childhood mental health, contributing to the development of a comprehensive system of care in Georgia. We are honored to have presented this award to CHRIS 180 New Generation Program, Wendy White-Tiegreen with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).

The Emerging Leader award in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health acknowledges individuals on the rise, making substantial contributions to Georgia's infant and early childhood mental health field. These awardees exhibit notable growth in leadership and service, showcasing forward-thinking perspectives, innovative ideas, and a commitment to ongoing learning. We are delighted to have presented this award to Victrecia Hines from the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services and Heather Hastie, a private child and family therapist.

GA-AIMH extends our gratitude for each generous support we received from each and every conference sponsor. Your financial commitment and contribution played a pivotal role in making our conference a success. Your sponsorship not only enhanced the overall experience for participants but will also contribute to the growth and success of our association.

We truly appreciate your dedication to fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing within our community. Your support enables us to create a platform for meaningful discussions and connections that have a lasting impact.

GA-AIMH is the professional home for anyone whose work supports infants, young children, and their families. By joining GA-AIMH you become part of a multidisciplinary community that's fostering healthy social and emotional development in young children. GA-AIMH invites ALL individuals, students, and organizations to join.

For further information, contact Andrew Abrams at aabrams7@gsu.edu.