Iowa Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

07/30/2026

The Iowa Association of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IAIECMH) is expanding Reflective Consultation (RC) opportunities for professionals who support infants, young children, and their families across Iowa.

Reflective Consultation is a relationship-based process that promotes reflective practice, professional growth, resilience, and stronger outcomes for children and families.

Interested in participating?
✔️ Active IA-IECMH membership is required ($35/year).
✔️ Priority will be given to professionals pursuing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® and those who provide supervision.
✔️ Remaining openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be maintained if groups reach capacity.

Learn more, become a member, and complete the Reflective Consultation Interest Form:
🔗 https://www.ia-iecmh.org/

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with colleagues across Iowa!

07/28/2026

This month, the Iowa Association of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IAIECMH) is excited to welcome Niki Kredit to our Board of Directors!

Niki is a registered nurse who began her career as a staff nurse before transitioning to public health to better serve mothers, babies, and families in her community. For the past 25 years, she has worked as a home visitor and community health nurse with a focus on maternal and child health, attachment, and breastfeeding support.

Niki's passion for infant and early childhood mental health has continued to grow throughout her career. She is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of families with young children, empowering caregivers to understand and advocate for their children, and modeling the parallel process in her work with families.

Her experience includes supporting adoptive and foster families, kinship caregivers, and co-parenting families. She also brings expertise as a Circle of Security Parenting™ facilitator, helping caregivers build secure, nurturing relationships with the children in their care.

Please join us in giving Niki a warm welcome to the IAIECMH Board of Directors! We are grateful for the experience, compassion, and leadership she brings to our organization.

07/18/2026

The Iowa Association of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is excited to welcome Elizabeth Kehret as our new Executive Director!

Elizabeth brings more than 15 years of experience serving Iowa's children and families through early childhood home visiting, maternal and child health, and infant and early childhood mental health. She is passionate about strengthening the workforce through reflective practice, professional development, advocacy, and collaboration.

As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), childbirth educator, doula, and Infant Mental Health Mentor in Policy, Elizabeth has dedicated her career to supporting the healthy development of infants, young children, and their families. She holds a Master's degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development from the University of Northern Iowa and a Graduate Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health from Iowa State University.

"I am honored to step into this role and continue advancing the Association's mission. I look forward to partnering with professionals across Iowa to expand access to reflective consultation, support workforce development, and advocate for the well-being of infants, young children, their families, and the professionals who serve them."

Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth to the IA-IECMH team!

07/03/2026

Infant Mental Health is FASCINATING

Mental health is everybody's business.

Learn more about infant and early childhood mental health: https://www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health/

05/24/2026

We are looking for Board Members! Do you have an interest in making a difference in babies' lives in Iowa? Please fill out our interest form today.

https://forms.gle/6uuB2ifWRRNQuoYJ6

Questions can be sent to [email protected]

04/26/2026

Looking for YOU!!! If you'd like to lead our organization and do BIG things for Iowa's Littles (and those of us who support them), we'd love to talk to you!!!! (Please share widely, we'd like to have YOU working with us SOON)

Get the details/send us your details:
email: ; or,
call 712-592-8649

12/08/2025

Thank you to each and every early childhood professional supporting Iowa’s young children and families throughout 2025. We value the work you do every day, and we truly appreciate your engagement with the Iowa Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. It’s been a wonderful 2025, and we can’t wait to continue our work together into the new year!

Please take a look at our newsletter for updates.

Happy Holidays!

12/03/2025

✨ Friendly Reminder! ✨ Membership renewals for 2026 are now open! 🎉

✅ Endorsements are on a 3-year cycle
✅ Your membership must stay active for all 3 years to keep your endorsement valid

Don’t miss out—renew today and stay connected through 2026 and beyond! 💪

https://www.ia-iecmh.org/membership/

12/02/2025