HI HB1053

Establishes an infant and early childhood mental health program within the Department of Health to provide mental health services for children from birth to age five.

Program focuses on enabling children to form secure relationships, experience and manage emotions, and explore their environment within family, community, and cultural contexts.

Requires the program to develop flexible service delivery strategies and workforce training in settings including early child care, home visitation, and early intervention programs.

Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for program establishment and operations, including one permanent full-time equivalent position (specific dollar amounts left blank in bill text).

Effective date is June 30, 3000 (appears to be a clerical error, as this date is in the distant future).