The New York City Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) is excited to announce the Strong Foundations Fellowship Program.

Funded by the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in collaboration with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Strong Foundations Initiative aims to expand perinatal and early childhood mental health services for NYC families while strengthening workforce development. 

This high-impact initiative equips your agency to expand specialized perinatal and infant-early childhood mental health (P+IECMH) services by funding and training fellows working directly within your clinic. 

The fellowship term is February 2027 – December 2028

Important Links and Dates

Complete the Request for Applications by October 23rd, 2026
Access the RFA
Join our Fellowship Informational Webinar on October 15th!
Register Now
Submit your questions to TTAC
Contact TTAC

Why Host a Fellow at Your Clinic?

  • Annualized Payment of $70,000 in Direct Funding per Fellow: Distributed in quarterly installments.

  • Advanced Clinical Training & Certification: Fellows complete a 28-session didactic curriculum led by TTAC Clinical Co-Directors, monthly group supervision, and Evidence-Based Practice training

  • Dedicated Support: Hands-on technical assistance and guidance from a dedicated TTAC Fellowship Coordinator. Participating agencies will benefit from the combined expertise and technical assistance of the New York Center for Child Development (NYCCD) and the NYU McSilver Institute

Eligibility at a glance

  • Licensing: NYC OMH-licensed Article 31 MHOTRS or CCBHC clinics serving adults and children 

  • Fellow Eligibility: Open to all current agency staff and new hires, regardless of career stage, seeking to specialize in serving the P+IECMH population. Fellow must be a masters level clinician with one of the following accredited degrees: Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), and/or Creative Arts Therapy (CAT)

  • Caseload & Service: Maintain a pipeline to support required caseloads (50% perinatal/early childhood) and serve clients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.