Let’s Celebrate Babies!! October 8 – 25, 2013

MI-AIMH, along with the other 16 League States, will be focused on celebrating babies during October 18 – October 25, 2013.  Each chapter, IMH program, etc. is encouraged to host an event, big or small, to keep the baby in mind and celebrate all the hard work we do on behalf of babies, toddlers, and their families.

Southwest Solutions has organized a toy drive for children 0-6, in addition to planning a brown bag lunch to view the documentary "Babies".  This is a perfect example of the type of event that Celebrate Babies! week is all about.  We encourage you to take time out of your usual schedule, join with your colleagues and celebrate the incredible work that you do, supporting and advocating for the families of infants and toddlers. View flyer.

Below is a list of the trainings, meetings, and events already planned to take place during Celebrate Babies! week.  For more information about any of the events listed, please visit http://www.mi-aimh.org/events-list.

BOO!lathon Annual Bowling for Babies Fundraiser
Friday, October 18, 2013 – Berkley, MI

Live Webinar for Infant Toddler Developmental Assessment
October 18th, 2013 – on-line

Pediatric Integrated Health Care:
Understanding the Relationship Between Poverty, Health & Child Development
October 18th, 2013 – Dearborn, MI
Presented by:  Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Flinn Foundation, Reflective Supervision Training
October 21, 2013 – Metro Detroit

Infant Mental Health Statewide Meeting –
Working with Courts and Lawyers:  Legal Issues for IMH Professionals
October 25, 2013 – Shepherd, MI
Presented by: Frank Vandervort, JD

Strengthening Families: Understanding Loss, Behavior and Healing
October 25, 2013 – Livonia, MI
Presented by:  Debra Mattison, MSW

The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MI-AEYC) is sponsoring an Infant-Toddler Conference (MI-AIMH members will be presenting.  Among the topics, "Supporting Secure and Healthy Relationships through Home Visiting.")
October 25, 2013 – Dearborn, MI