In order to receive the IFECMH endorsement, a professional must provide proof of the following:

• Clinical experience with families and children prenatal to age 3 and/or
• Clinical experience with children 3 to 5 and their families
• Reflective practice facilitation (hours vary depending upon level sought)

Summary of hours for IFECMH practitioner:

•  180 hours prenatal to 3 or 3 to 5 only endorsement
•  240 hours prenatal to 5 endorsement

Summary of hours for IFECMH specialist:

•  760 hours prenatal to 3 or 3 to 5 only.
•  1260 hours prenatal to 5 endorsement.

Please click here to visit the California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health for a complete list of competencies, required clinical experience, and reflective practice facilitation hours.