The purpose of AAIMH is to: 

• Build public awareness of the importance of prenatal care and the first three years of life for health social-emotional development. 
• Enhance professionals' ability to support the relationship between infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. 
• Educate decision makers about research-proven practices and programs that support young children and their families.
• Promote collaboration and communication among multi-disciplinary groups of Arkansans dedicated to the well-being of young children.