Fund it and sustain it
Here's our financing guidance and sustainability playbook. It covers braided funding, champions and partnerships, messaging, policy integration, and adapting when the political weather changes.
What's in this collection
Financing and sustaining infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) services is a critical, yet daunting task. In addition, this section provides access to information on funding streams and proven strategies as well as other pathways to sustainability.
IECMHC and the early childhood system
Overview of the IECMHC Approach within the Early Childhood System: This resource provides an overview of how IECMHC fits within a larger early childhood system. It offers information on the different components of an integrated IECMHC approach and identifies important strategic partners.
Financing IECMHC efforts
Financing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: Frequently Asked Questions: This brief answers some frequently asked questions about funding for infant and early childhood mental health consultation, which can be a complex and thorny issue.
Financing Guidance for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: This brief provides a deeper look into funding streams that states, tribes, and communities might access to support IECMHC services.
Sustainability
IECMHC Sustainability Modules: These modules examine six pillars of sustainability for IECMHC programs. Each module provides context, proven strategies, success stories, and potential obstacles to consider when developing a sustainability plan.
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GuideWhat Works? Resource CompendiumA curated list of sample materials from IEMCHC programs featured in the "What Works?" study