Endorsement
We are delighted you are interested in the CT-AIMH Endorsement Process.
You will find here information you need to determine what level you believe you fit, what competencies you need to acquire, what you need to get started on your portfolio as well as the answers to the many questions that you may have. For more information please contact our Endorsement Coordinator at ctaimh@yale.edu.
The Five Steps to CT-AIMH Endorsement are:
- Inquiry
- Pre-Application
- Preparation of a Professional Portfolio
- Documentation of Competencies
- Endorsement
Requirements for Endorsement as an Infant Family Associate, Infant Family Specialist, Infant Mental Health Specialist, or Infant Mental Health Mentor.
Copyright law does allow individuals to print out or make ONE copy of the copyrighted material for personal, non-commercial purposes only. These documents may not be reproduced, displayed, distributed or otherwise used in any format, including electronically, without the express written consent of CT-AIMH, Inc. Legal action wil be taken against those who violate the copyright. For the Endorsement Landing Page also, here are the files to replace the existing Requirements and Competencies Infant Family Associate Level I (I will send the other updates for other levels in other emails). Please let me know if you have questions.
Requirements |
Competency Guidelines |
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Infant Family Associate (level 1) |
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Infant Family Specialist (level II) |
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Infant Mental Health Specialist (level III) |
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Infant Mental Health Mentor (level IV) |
We want to emphasize that the Endorsement is NOT a license. Rather, it is a professional endorsement that recognizes competency as a professional who promotes culturally sensitive, relationship-focused service specific to infant mental health.

