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RIAIMH 2026 Annual Making Connections Conference

  • 05/12/2026
  • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Virtual Meeting

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • RIAIMH members ONLY
    Log into your RIAIMH account so that the "Member" registration type is available to you.
  • You must be a RIAIMH Student Member to register using this type. Log into your RIAIMH account to see this type available.
  • non-RIAIMH member registration

    Become a RIAIMH member today and for the same price as a non-member registrations become a member and register for our Conference. https://riaimh.org/Become-a-Member
  • https://www.riaimh.org/Become-a-Member
  • Only pre-approved HFA staff can reg. Check with Wendy Lincoln for CODE
  • Only pre-approved PAT staff can reg. Check with Wendy Lincoln for CODE
  • Only pre-approved staff can reg. CEU fees also funded by CHILD Inc. Check with Janice Cardarelli for Reg. CODE
  • Only pre-approved staff can reg. Check with Carolyn Souza for CODE
  • 1st come, 1st approved. You will need a CODE from Leslie Bobrowski to register.
  • Only pre-approved guests.
    You will need a CODE from Sheila Grant Orphanides or Maryann Lynch to register.

Register

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RIAIMH MAKING CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE 2026

A Million Moments:  Nurturing Hope and Healing for Young Children and The Adults Who Care for Them

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Virtual Conference

9:30am - 4:00pm

Keynote Speakers:

                        

Amittia Parker, PhD                                  Lisa Smith, EdD,

LMSW, MPA, IMH-E®                                   M.S., IMH-E®

Georgetown University, Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities

Description: There are many moments that early childhood helping professionals have to make a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families. This conference is about taking the time to reflect on the million moments and exploring ways to nurture hope and healing for young children and the adults who care for them through infant mental health practices.   

The conference will include a topic overview, Keynote Presentations, and a panel discussion that will:

  • Center lived experience with preschool expulsion and the explore the impact on child, family, organization, and community.
  • Invite participants to reflect on ways to reimagine early childhood systems in ways that nurture hope and healing, honoring family voice and experience.
  • Explore moments and collective experience related to helping support parent mental health.
  • Explore how help, specifically within early childhood settings, for social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs can be stressful

  • Share strategies to be more helpful and nurture hope and healing for children, and the adults who care for them

REGISTER NOW! 

Registration fees:

$125 (member), $175 (non-member), $75 (student member), $100 (non-member student)

CEU fee - select and purchase (if applicable) during registration:
6
 NASW Continuing Education Units offered-pending ($75)
6 CELP PD contact hours offered (no cost to participant)

6 IECMH-Competency® hours offered - noted on Attendance Certificate

Any questions or concerns, please contact Sheila Grant Orphanides, info@riaimh.org

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