Join WestEd’s early childhood experts at the 2025 Zero to Three Learn Conference, October 7–9, 2025, held in Baltimore, Maryland.
Each year Zero to Three convenes educators, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to learn, connect, and collaborate.
Add WestEd sessions to your conference calendar and visit our exhibit booth (#408), where you can meet our team and learn about our publications, professional learning opportunities, and research.
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WestEd Sessions
Wednesday, October 8
Lecture Session: Empowering Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers Through Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Presenters: Silvia Velarde (Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network [IECMHC], WestEd) and Lilla Pivnick (IECMHC Network, WestEd)
Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) consultation is an innovative, indirect infant and early childhood mental health service for FFN caregivers. In this session, the IECMHC Network will describe the vital role FFNs play in the caregiving ecosystem, introduce a tailored FFN consultation model, and reflect on descriptive data from their FFN consultation pilot.
Lecture Session: California’s Blueprint to Success: Implementing an Innovative Statewide Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Training Program
Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Jennifer Miller (IECMHC, WestEd) and Debbie Reno-Smith (IECMHC Network, WestEd)
This session examines the development and implementation of California’s IECMH Consultant Training Program. Presenters will outline key stages of the program, share strategies for effective training and workforce development, and discuss lessons learned from the field. Data-driven insights will highlight the program’s impact, and attendees will gain practical considerations for applying similar approaches in their own contexts. A Q&A will provide additional opportunities for discussion, with post-session resources available for further exploration.
WestEd Exhibit Booth
Visit our booth to meet and talk with Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Reflective Practice staff at WestEd—Jennifer Miller and Monica Mathur-Kalluri. Learn more about our work, pick up some resources, and subscribe to our email list.
Where:
Exhibit Hall, Booth #408
When:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025: 5:30–7 p.m. (Opening Reception)
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Thursday, October 9, 2025: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with WestEd experts!