Early Childhood Systems of Care for Kids (SOCKs)

VMAP ECHO Cohort

16% of children under the age of 6 face significant mental health challenges that are difficult to resolve without intervention.1

Despite this, most of the limited resources in Virginia are directed toward older children and teens, leaving these younger children vulnerable. In Early Childhood: Systems of Care for Kids (SOCKs), learn about community-based interventions and referral options to direct your youngest patients and their families toward. Cohort participants can also complete an optional QI project, which is focused on enhancing screening for early childhood developmental challenges and exploring opportunities for supporting the family.

There is no cost to join us for VMAP ECHO, but we do offer an optional $50 CME package that includes up to 15 CME/MOC 2 and 25 MOC 4.

Who Should Attend?

Virginia primary care clinicians who see pediatric patients.

Join Us Virtually

2nd Wednesdays | 12 – 1 PM
January – October 2027

Registration Opening Soon

Topics Covered in this VMAP ECHO:

  • Positive parenting
  • Screening for autism
  • Early intervention and home visiting
  • Early childhood education & care
  • Accessing therapeutic interventions
  • Perinatal mood & anxiety disorders
  • Food insecurity
ECHO SOCKS Flyer 2026

Accreditation Information (Early Childhood Systems of Care for Kids): this program is approved as a Continuing Medical Education (CME) Maintenance of Certification Performance Improvement Project, which qualifies participants to receive up to the following credits: 15 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM; 15 ABMS (Maintenance of Certification) MOC Part 2 or Self-Assessment credits*; 25 MOC Part 4 or Performance Improvement credits.* In order to be awarded credits for participation, all project requirements must be met. The University of Virginia School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UVA Office of Continuing Medical Education is an ABMS Multi-Specialty Portfolio Sponsor. *for participating boards.  

University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

1 https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/mental-health-in-infants-and-young-children/#:~:text=About%2016%25%20of%20children%20under,clinical%20care%20early%20in%20life.