Policy and Advocacy Advisory Committee

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Policy and Advocacy Advisory Committee

Goal Statement: To engage visibly and effectively in public policy advocacy of issues relating to an infant mental health system of care and its related funding needs and resources. We recognize that diverse leadership enhances our skills, innovation and excellence and is necessary for us to be dynamic, competitive, and sustainable in our efforts to strengthen our work. We work to ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion and racial justice are embedded in all that we do including:

1. Identify indicators of an effective, statewide infant/early childhood mental health service system
2. Advocate for the integration of infant and early childhood mental health knowledge and/or services into all infant/early childhood programs statewide
3. Advocate for expansion of intervention and therapeutic options for young children and families, and to reduce inequities in access to services
4. Be at the table whenever/wherever the mental health of infants and young children in CT is on the agenda.

This committee meets the 3rd Monday of every month from 3-4pm.

Co-chairs: Susan Vater and Jerry Calnen

For more information or to join the committee: Susan Vater, [email protected]; Jerry Calnen, [email protected]