Child First is a national , evidence-based two-generation model that provides infant and early childhood mental health services to young children and families who would benefit from our intensive , home-based program . Child First supports families and caregivers in finding their strengths so that their innate capacity to have nurturing , consistent and responsive relationships with their children can be developed and sustained . Families work collaboratively with a Child First Team , comprised of a Clinician , who has an infant and early childhood mental health background and a Care Coordinator , who is knowledgeable of community supports . Both members of the Team often have experience in home visiting prior to joining Child First . As part of Child First ’ s training they engage in an intensive multi-step educational series and reflective supervision to implement the Child First model . To additionally enhance expertise when working with families , Child First affirms the process of infant and early childhood mental health ( IMH / ECMH ) endorsement .

IMH / ECMH endorsement ( Endorsement ) requires that professionals within this specialized workforce demonstrate skills and educational experience across multiple domains . Endorsement offers an opportunity to recognize the distinct skillset required to work with pregnant women , infants and young children and their caregivers .