The IECMHC Network measures success both by the numbers and by the lived experiences of those we serve. Together, these data tell a comprehensive story of the impact the IECMHC Network’s services have on child care and early education providers, families, and children across California.
Lucy’s Story
IECMHC Network data helps us tell our story
Since its inception, the IECMHC Network has been committed to measuring its reach and impact as it engages with providers/staff to put evidence-based strategies around infant and early childhood mental health into practice. The following data points highlight this important work and the different strategies that are in place to support providers/staff across the state of California. Unless otherwise stated, data presented are from 2021 to the last update in July 2024 at the end of the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
children benefiting from consultation
program staff/providers/caregivers influenced by consultation
By the numbers
Helpline representatives offer one-on-one support for timely, non-emergency guidance regarding specific questions or concerns.
calls between 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 with calls lasting between 3 minutes to 42 minutes
of calls resulted in the Helpline representative recommending consultation
Intensive services include classroom- and programmatic-level consultation services provided onsite and/or virtually.
children benefiting from consultation
program staff/providers/caregivers influenced by consultation
consultation assignments
participants rating consultation as worthwhile
“The most important part of this experience to me was having someone to talk to that didn’t know the children [in my care] or my coworkers… I got an outsider’s point of view on certain situations. It was very helpful having [the consultant] help me brainstorm some ideas on how to help certain children in my classroom when they are feeling their big emotions.”
– Provider, Provider Satisfaction Survey, 2023
Targeted services, including the Community of Support series, are offered for groups of providers who may share similar interests and seek to connect and network with other caregivers.
Community of Support Series offered (26 English, 14 Spanish)
unique participants in a Community of Support Series across 40 counties
participants rating the series as highly valuable (2022-2024)
“Being in this group, [has] help[ed] me overcome being shy and… connect with other providers [which] is amazing. I love it because I am able to finally talk to people that understand where I’m coming from and can give me better feedback other than my family.”
– Communities of Support Participant, Fall 2023 Final Survey
Universal services, including the IECMHC Network Helpline and virtual Open-Doors sessions, are available to providers who are seeking immediate support in their role as caregivers of young children.
unique Helpline Inquiries
unique Providers at Community Open-Door Sessions across 38 counties
participants rating Community Open-Door Sessions as worthwhile
“Joining the Open-Door sessions was more than awesome, as a provider I see myself as pretty isolated because I only work with little ones, so hearing [the other Open-Door participants’] struggles and positive outcomes helped me a lot.”
– Liza, Open-Door Session Participant, Spring 2023 Voices from the Field Video Testimonial
The IECMHC Consultant Training Program offers a well-rounded, year-long learning experience to support new and experienced infant and early childhood mental health consultants.
Consultant Training Program participants (2023-2024)
Total number of consultants who have completed the Consultant Training Program (2022-2024)
“I appreciated how the courses were designed in a comprehensive way to address all aspects of the consultant’s role. The reflective supervision and CoP (Community of Practice) sessions were integral in providing the example of how to implement the parallel process, and process of exploration in an individual and group format. Participating with others who are as invested in this field was uplifting. The faculty’s enthusiasm and love of this field was evident in each course. As well, connecting to and providing support to an outside childcare provider was extremely helpful in practicing all elements of the consultative stance.”
– Consultant Training Program Participant, 2023-2024 Final Course Evaluation
