Our Mission, Vision, & Values
The Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health works to promote early relationships for infants, toddlers and young children, prenatal to six.
Our MISSION:
The mission of the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health is to build and sustain a diverse workforce, informed by infant and early childhood mental health principles, that strengthen early relationships. We accomplish our mission through advancing social and economic justice and becoming an antiracist organization, supporting professional development and research, and engaging Associations for Infant Mental Health as partners.
Our VISION:
The Alliance aspires to:
Lead by providing expertise and partnership in preparing and supporting the workforce to provide relationship-focused IECMH-informed services
Have the financial and organizational capacity to sustainably support the operational and visionary work of the organization
Demonstrate and communicate the value and impact of a professional, IECMH-informed workforce to the broader public
Partner with Associations for Infant Mental Health to build their capacity to support, grow, diversify, and advocate for the IECMH-informed workforce
Continuously strive to become an anti-racist organization and support Associations for Infant Mental Health in their journeys toward social justice
Our VALUES:
Diversity -- We recognize that diverse leadership enhances our skill, innovation, and excellence and is necessary for us to be dynamic, competitive, and sustainable in our efforts to strengthen the workforce. We are committed to building and supporting a diverse staff and board that is racially, culturally, ethnically, and economically representative of the workforce, and the families they serve. We honor and value the diverse backgrounds of all babies and families.
Equity and Social Justice - We recognize that white supremacy culture has influenced our organization, our work, and our field. We seek feedback on how it shows up and how we work to eliminate it. We are committed to the consistent use of equity principles to share power, shape and improve all that we do.
Integrity -- We follow through on our commitments. We are trustworthy, accountable, and transparent in all of our actions. We own our mistakes and take responsibility. Our processes are rigorous and consistent so that all involved know what to expect from us.
Reflection -- We strive to be a learning organization that thinks deeply, both individually and with each other about our intent and our impact. We seek a high degree of congruence between our words and actions. We are deliberate and intentional in our actions and decisions.
Relationships and Collaboration - We recognize that individual and organizational relationships built on trust and mutual respect are essential to our impact, and that we are most successful when we work with others. We continuously invest in strengthening our relationships and work to repair those relationships when there are ruptures.
Member-Centered Action -- We listen to our members and make sure that our members are seen and heard. We seek their input and feedback so that we can continuously learn, evolve, and improve. We strive to create community for and with our members so that all have a sense of belonging. We constantly evaluate the distribution of resources and power between ourselves and our members to find balance and equity.