The Infant Mental Health competencies are a nice complement to the West Virginia Core Knowledge and Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals.

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• Be recognized by employers and peers for having attained a level of competency in culturally sensitive, relationship-focused practice that promotes infant mental health

• Affirm the specialized knowledge and skills you have acquired through formal education experience and in-service training

• Validate the work that you have done under the guidance and supervision of experienced mentors in the infant and family field

• Link your professional growth to competency standards that reflect best practice