Maine's Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Monthly Learning Series
Posted on August 15, 2025
ECE Consultation for ME: Maine's Statewide Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program - Rooted in Early Relationships - Growing Together
When: September 2, 2025 | 3:30-4:30PM
This webinar introduces ECE Consultation For ME, the state’s new Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program, designed to support the social-emotional well-being of children from birth through age eight. ECE Consultation for ME was created to align with Maine’s strategic priorities for early childhood
success, focusing on preventive, relationship-based supports that strengthen the capacity of caregivers, early education professionals, and community partners.
Participants will learn what ECE Consultation for ME offers, how it differs from traditional direct services, and how referrals and collaboration can maximize impact for children and families. The session is designed for a broad audience of early care and education, health, and mental health providers, who play a role in supporting young children.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Explain ECE Consultation for ME’s purpose, scope, and key service components, including consultation supports for early care and education providers and families.
2. Understand how ECE Consultation for ME aligns with Maine’s early childhood strategic goals, promoting resilience, inclusion, and mental health within early learning settings.
3. Identify opportunities for collaboration and referral, ensuring that families and early care professionals can access ECE Consultation for ME to address social emotional and behavioral concerns before they escalate.