Smart Support’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) with The Arizona Kith and Kin Project Pilot Evaluation Report

This report examined preliminary effects of Smart Support’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) model with the Arizona Kith and Kin Project staff and supervisors. Specifically, the model of mental health consultation utilized is considered “indirect IECMHC” in which Smart Support mental health consultants worked with individuals within an organization (Association for Supportive Child Care; ASCC) who directly provide professional development and training opportunities (The Arizona Kith and Kin Project) to Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers. Due to constraints related to the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health consultation was completely virtual and done in groups. Our findings highlight that this model was indeed effective particularly in helping Arizona Kith and Kin staff and supervisors process difficult experiences and acute stressors and in fostering community among staff and supervisors.

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