The first three years of life are the most important for lifelong mental health and well-being. We use early childhood development research to create meaningful resources for families, professionals, and policymakers who shape the lives of young children.
Where can I find training in early relational health and infant and early childhood mental health?
Please see the CAECMH Training Calendar here: If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please complete the quick form here:
A family I work with has concerns about their child’s behaviors, where should I refer them for help?
If the child is under age 3, please share the NJ Early Intervention System (NJEIS) information, which can be found here:If the child is over the age of 3 and the family is hoping to receive services at the school, please share the NJ Child Find information found here:...
Where can I find mental health support for children 0-5?
Please see our Birth to Five Provider Directory:If you do not find an appropriate provider in your area, please email: WHO/WHERE?
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults. We are committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or...
The Children’s System of Care (CSOC)
The Children’s System of Care (CSOC) is New Jersey’s public behavioral health system. CSOC serves youth under age 21 with emotional and mental health care needs, substance use challenges, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. CSOC provides...
Do young children really need mental health support?
Yes, an estimated 10-16% of young children experienced mental health difficultiesThis rises to 22% for infants and children living in poverty. Two million infants and toddlers in United States live in poverty. As early experiences shape the architecture of the...

