Community Well-Being
AIMHiTN has an unwavering commitment to individual and organizational efforts that:
Recognize, reflect on, and promote self-awareness of preconceived judgments.
Embrace lived experiences and various ways of knowing and being.
Address long-standing barriers to child and family well-being.
Promote a culture of acceptance for all infants, young children, and the caregivers and professionals who care for them.
Connection Begins with Relationship
Human connection is a fundamental need rooted in consistent, nurturing, and safe relationships. AIMHiTN works to ensure that our staff, the professionals we serve, and—most importantly—infants, young children, and their families experience meaningful connection, feel recognized, supported, and understood within the context of their daily lives and communities. Prioritizing connection invites us to shift from a top-down approach to one grounded in mutual respect, partnership, and collaboration across the infant and early childhood field. It is a reflective and ongoing commitment to growth and relational practice.
AIMHiTN’s connection-focused training and resources equip organizational leaders and professionals with tools and strategies to recognize multiple perspectives, promote fairness in decision-making, and strengthen outcomes for young children’s healthy growth and development.
Rooted to Grow Awards
The mission of the AIMHiTN Rooted to Grow Awards is to create a pathway for providers to assess their programs and develop high-quality practices for the infants and children they serve.