Supporting Young Children Through Early Identification and Connection

Posted on April 08, 2026

Overview:

Early supports can make all the difference for young children showing developmental, social, or emotional concerns. This session will highlight resources available in Maine to assist families, providers, and classrooms when concerns arise before a formal diagnosis. Participants will learn practical strategies and referral pathways to connect children, birth through age 8, with effective supports early.

This free webinar is for pediatric clinicians, behavioral health professionals, early care and education providers, school-based professionals, and others who support young children and families.

Speaker:
Melanie Miller, LCPC, LADC, CCS
ECE Consultation for ME Program Manager
Melanie leads a statewide Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program supporting children birth through age eight. With over 25 years of experience, her work spans direct service, supervision, and systems-level program development.