How much does the endorsement cost?
A. Fees vary according to the level of endorsement being sought. There is an initial application fee of $15.00 for Levels I & II, and $25.00 for Levels III & IV that is sent in with the preliminary application. In addition, membership in TAIMH (or another infant mental health association) is now required at the time of preliminary application so that candidates can be notified of relevant training opportunities and receive discounts to register for trainings. The endorsement fee must be sent in when you submit your professional portfolio to the TAIMH Central Office for final review. The endorsement fee is $25.00 for Level I, $50.00 for Level II, $200.00 for Level III and $300.00 for Level IV. The costs for Level III & IV are in line with credentialing fees that have been established by other professional organizations, e.g. CDA (Child Development Associate) and ACSW (Accreditation for Certified Social Workers). The credentialing fees support the overhead costs of the TAIMH Endorsement
