Infant Mental Health Advocacy
Award Conference

Finding Calm in the Storm: The Power of Relationships in Infant Mental Health

March 5-6, 2026
8:00 AM CST - 3:15 PM CST
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

In a time when caregivers and early childhood professionals are being stretched more than ever, we invite you to pause, reconnect, and ground yourself in the heart of our work: relationships. Registration is now open for the 2026 Infant Mental Health Advocacy Conference, and early bird pricing is officially live!

This two-day experience will bring together professionals from across Texas to explore how relationships—our most powerful tool—can foster healing, stability, and resilience for infants, families, and the workforce supporting them. Through inspiring sessions, cross-sector collaboration, and Communities of Practice breakouts, you’ll leave energized and equipped with strategies to strengthen relational health in your daily work.

Early bird rates below end 1/14 - Secure your spot today!

Full Conference Pricing

First3Years Member Rate: $85.00

Non-Member Rate: $120.00

Conference Registration & Membership Bundle: $150.00

One Day Only Pricing

First3Years Member Rate: $50.00

Non-Member Rate: $70.00

8 Clock Hours of Training Available

365d

24h

60m

60s

Day 1 - March 5th Agenda

8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration, Coffee, Conference Kickoff

9:00 – 10:00 AM | Keynote Lecture with Dr. Sparrow

10:00 – 10:15 AM | Break

10:15 – 11:00 AM | Keynote Continuation & Discussion

11:00 – 11:15 AM | Transition Break

11:15 – 12:15 PM | SESSION #1

12:15 – 1:00 PM | Lunch and Networking

1:00 – 2:00 PM | SESSION #2

2:00 – 3:00 PM | SESSION #3

3:00 - 3:15 PM | Closing

Meet Our Keynote Presenter

We are honored to welcome Dr. Joshua Sparrow, Executive Director of The Brazelton Touchpoints Center, as our keynote speaker. A child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist, Dr. Sparrow brings decades of experience in understanding how relationships shape healthy development and resilience. His keynote will illuminate how children develop through relationships, and how those relationships can only thrive when caregivers themselves are supported in addressing trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout.

Drawing on his work in community self-strengthening and his partnership with Indigenous leaders through the Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative, Dr. Sparrow will delve into themes of mutual regulation, survivance, and healing—offering both inspiration and practical guidance for professionals working to promote infant mental health in their communities.

Past IMH Advocacy Conference Attendees

“I think this is the best virtual conference I have ever been to. It was organized, timely, interactive, and relevant to my work. Thank you!"

Questions?

If you have any questions about the 2026 IMH Advocacy Conference, please email info@first3yearstx.org.

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