Utilizes a family-centered approach to support a child’s development and reduce risks.
Who Is Eligible
Families, with a child from birth to six years old, who:
- Is experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
- And/or need to effectively utilize community services.
Early childhood education programs or other organizations that serve the needs of young children and their families who:
- Wish to develop skills and capacity related to supporting children’s healthy development.
- Want to improve collaboration on the early detection of mental health concerns and expand access to mental health services for young children.
Services Available
ECFMH performs clinical assessment, provides preventative treatment to address an event or detect challenges, performs consultation and education to improve the overall capacity of caregivers and professionals, and delivers direct treatment services, all to support the healthy social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children.
These services, using evidence-based practices, are delivered in a child’s natural environment. They are not intended for intensive or long-term mental health treatment services, or as treatment services delivered in a non-natural setting.
Paying For Services
Payment for services comes from a variety of sources, including private insurance, Medicaid, participating agencies, and local schools.
Additional Information
- Make a referral
- Connect with your local Children's Integrated Services (CIS) Coordinator to learn more.
- ECFMH at Vermont's Department of Mental Health
- A list of the agencies in each region that provide mental health programs for adults and children.