The ECN sought to achieve the following goals: (1) establish a comprehensive, sustainable SOC with a reliable infrastructure for young children ages 0 - 5 and their families; (2) reduce stigma and increase community awareness about
early childhood mental health needs and the importance of responding to their needs
early and effectively; (3) improve outcomes for young children 0 - 5 who have significant behavioral or relational symptoms related to
trauma, parent / child interaction difficulties or impaired social emotional development; (4) provide statewide training and local coaching for providers, families, and community members
regarding evidence - based practices for effectively treating
early childhood mental health and social emotional needs; and (5) develop a seamless
early childhood SOC using a public health model for replication in other areas of the state.