First3Years

☀️ Summer in Texas is in full swing, but school is still in session at First3Years! Join us in July as we discuss Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, learn from a caregiver and a parent who co-parented within the child welfare system, and dive deeper into Early Relational Health.

What’s happening in July? 🗓️
July 9th: Safe Isn’t Enough- Advancing Infant Well-Being in Child Welfare Through IECMHC
July 21st: Bridging the Gap the System Won’t And How People Do It Anyway
July 23rd: Early Relational Health Within and Beyond the Dyad

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🏡 Safe Isn't Enough: Advancing Infant Well-Being in Child Welfare Through IECMHC
July 9, 2026 | 12 PM - 1:30 PM CST | Webinar via Zoom

Learning Objectives💡
1. Describe the basic components of IECMHC, including what it is, who provides it, where it occurs, when it is used, and how it works.
2. Explain why IECMHC is an important investment in infant and early childhood development.
3. Explore examples of how IECMHC has supported children and families involved in the child welfare system.
4. Discuss successes and challenges related to IECMHC funding and sustainability.
5. Identify ways to access IECMHC supports within their local communities.
6. Access resources to continue learning about IECMHC.

Presented by Marnie Stone, Program Administrator of Child and Family Network at MHMR of Tarrant County My Health My Resources

🎟️ FREE for anyone to attend!
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🧠 Mental health is important for everyone, but for new and expecting fathers, depression and anxiety are twice as common when compared to global estimates in men.

Raising awareness about the prevalence and importance of paternal mental health is the first step to creating a culture of understanding, acceptance, and support. Access to resources like mental health services and community networks can help fathers and families foster emotional wellness and promote healthy lifelong development 🌱

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans across the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted in January of 1863, it took over two years for the executive decree to take effect in states that were under Confederate control, and it was not until June 19th, 1865, that enslaved people in Texas would be freed.

On Freedom Day, we highlight the resilience and joy of Black communities. By celebrating the connectivity and strength of interpersonal relationships, we also hope to emphasize the importance of early relational health, and its role in promoting infant mental health and wellness among Black infants, toddlers, and their families. By continuing to build secure and nurturing relationships in our communities, we can all support healthy development for Black families across Texas 🧡