Belonging is an inherent need to establish a consistent, nurturing, and safe connection with others.
CT-AIMH seeks to ensure that our staff, the professionals that we serve, and most importantly infants, young children, and their families, experience a sense of belonging and feel seen, valued, and supported within the context of their community and culture. Belonging shifts our stance from a place of being experts to one of valuing partnerships and relationships. It is both a commitment to learning and engaging with others, in the context of relationships, and a lifelong reflective journey.
CT-AIMH has an unwavering commitment to individual and organizational efforts that:
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Recognize, reflect on, and promote self-awareness of preconceived judgments.
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Embrace lived experiences and various ways of knowing, doing, and being.
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Address long-standing, systemic barriers to child and family well-being.
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Promote a culture of belonging for all infants, young children, and the caregivers and professionals who care for them.
