An Introduction to Working with Families, Infants, and Young Children

An Introduction to Working with Families, Infants, and Young Children

FNU and FAIMH are bridging the gap and bring students and industry leaders together. An effective healthcare, psychology, and forensic workforce requires strong alignment between emerging students and established community leaders. On October 13th (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Florida National University (FNU) and the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health (FAIMH) are hosting a hybrid event designed for diverse students and professionals: "An Introduction to Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health."

Why this collaborative space matters:

• Medical, Psych & Forensic Students: Discover the specialized social-emotional needs of children prenatal to age 5, and learn how to jumpstart your career with a specialized Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® credential.
• Industry Professionals: Reconnect with the local network. Leaders from Citrus Health, the University of Miami, and the Early Learning Coalition have already RSVP'd.
• Future Careers: This event offers a unique landscape for faculty, students, and employers to network for future job placements and collaborative community health initiatives.

Trainer: Dr. Noemi Marquez, LCSW, IMH-E®, FNU Psychology Program Head & FAIMH Miami Chapter Co-Chair

Event Time: 

October 13th, 2026 

9:00–12:00 AM Eastern 

Schedule:

9:00-9:30 AM Welcome and Refreshments

9:30-11:30 AM An Introduction to Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Training

11:30-12:00 PM Networking 

Open to anyone working or that will work with families, expectant parents, and/or young children.

Registration: Free!

Need CEUs?

For $20, you can purchase the 2 hour CEU add-on for Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health or Psychology (see below for more CEU information).

Location – Hybrid Event

Join us in person at Florida National University’s Hialeah Campus or online via Zoom.

Florida National University – Hialeah Campus 

JR Building 6th Floor
4425 W 20th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012

Attending Online:
Zoom information will be included in the automated registration emails you receive after registering for the event.

Certificates & Continuing Education Units

Certificate: Upon successful completion of training and training survey, a certificate of completion will be earned to all those who signed in and fully attended.

CEUs:

Continuing education (2 hours) will be awarded for each session attended in the What Every Child Needs series for licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors who register with a CE ticket. Continuing education credits are provided by the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health, an approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (CE Provider #50-30846).

Continuing education (2 hours) will be awarded for each session attended in the What Every Child Needs series for psychologists who register with a CE ticket. Continuing education credits are provided by the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health, an approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Psychology (CE Provider #50-30846).

Technology Requirements:

To ensure the best possible experience for all participants, the program relies on online video conferencing, which has minimum requirements to work properly. You will need a desktop or laptop computer with speakers, microphone, and webcam, and a high-speed internet connection. Laptops work best because they come with all the necessary equipment and can easily be moved from room to room in your home or office to find a quiet place.

• Review the system requirements for the Zoom online meeting platform
• Try out a test meeting
• Test your audio and video in the meeting

View our Training Academy Policy on attendance, payment, cancellation and more.

Questions? Email nmmarquez@fnu.edu