Updates From Us

We're thrilled to share some exciting updates on all the great things happening at Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA) this month.

Endorsed Professionals.

Endorsement renewal opens in less than one month in EASy on October 1, 2023 and remain open for you to submit your information until 12/31!

During the month of September, you can get yourself ready by making sure you have the necessary training hours; some need DEI training, some need specific RSC training, etc. Also, make sure you are receiving qualifying RSC hours (if that applies to you).

Please reach out to our endorsement coordinator at endorsement@or-imha.org with any specific questions. We are looking forward to another successful Endorsement renewal period.

Please remember, in order to hold endorsement, you must also have an active ORIMHA membership. Please reach out to our membership coordinator at oregonimha@gmail.com with specific questions.

Unpacking the Betty Gray Scholarship.

What is the Betty Gray Scholarship? The Betty Gray Early Childhood Scholarship supports the growth of quality child care in Oregon by providing financial support for training and education for childhood care and education professionals working in Oregon family child care, center child care, Head Start, and before/after school programs.

Who is Eligible to Apply? Individuals with a Step 1 or above working directly with children or supervising staff who work directly with children at least 20 hours a week in an Oregon Office of Child Care licensed facility, Baby/Preschool Promise program, Tribal child care, or an ODHS active facility. Scholarship awards are based on Oregon Registry Steps. Learn more about activities covered by the scholarship here.

2023-24 Betty Gray Scholarship Activity Expansion: In addition to the several activities previously covered by the Betty Gray Scholarship, the following professional development activities are now included for individuals at Step 1 through 8.5: Set Two or Set Three trainings offered by a Certified Master Trainer through the Oregon Registry Trainer Program (ORTP); Training, educator certification, and fees from a Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) accredited training organization; Training, educator certification, and fees from a Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) member training organization; Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA) Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement fees; An increase of Oregon Community College tuition covered per term from 4 credits to 5 credits.

Betty Gray Scholarship Application Process: The scholarship application is accessible online and by paper application in the following languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Applicants will hear from the OCCD Scholarship Department within 6 business days upon submission of their application.

For more information about the Betty Gray Scholarship click here.

We are excited to announce an Endorsement 101 Training session in Spanish!

Description: This introductory session is tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, the requirements for each category, and the process for applying for endorsement in Oregon. Time will be provided for specific questions and discussion.

Descripción: Esta sesión introductoria está dirigida a aquellos interesados en solicitar el Infant Mental Health Endorsement®. Los participantes aprenderán más sobre las categorías de respaldo, los requisitos para cada categoría y el proceso para solicitar un respaldo en Oregon. Se proporcionará tiempo para preguntas y conversaciones.

Date: September 12, 2023

Fecha: 12 de septiembre de 2023

Time: 12 pm - 1:00pm PST // 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Hora: 12 p. m. - 1:00 p. m. PST // 3:00 p. m. - 4:00 p. m. EST

Presenters: Veronica Rosa-Sandoval

Presentadores: Verónica Rosa-Sandoval

Click below to register: Para registrarse

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An Exciting Opportunity.

There is an exciting opportunity for Advanced Clinical Training (ACT) in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health at the University of Washington. The ACT Program is a 15-month professional development program aimed to support mental health clinicians who are working or are looking to expand their work with families with children prenatal-to-five. The program is designed for working professionals, the majority of sessions will occur synchronously online, twice per month, with four in-person sessions in Seattle, WA.

For eligible rural providers in Oregon, full funding (program fees/travel/material costs) is available, provided by The Ford Family Foundation.

Please see the attached flyer. Below are links to Virtual Open House registration where you can learn more about the program. The ACT Program is led by Dr. Nucha Isarowong, who is also available to meet individually with those interested.

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Are you in need of reflective supervision?

ORIMHA has a Reflective Supervision Registry where you can find a list of Infant Mental Health Mentors and Infant Mental Health Specialists. Click below to access the registry.

Reflective Supervision Registry