Navajo Project I-LAUNCH is a program under Navajo Nation Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. The program is funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement wellness of young children from birth to eight years within the Navajo Nation.

We are promoting the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral development of children. By Sustaining services for children and families in the five core Project LAUNCH strategies (screening and assessment; enhanced home visiting through increased focus on social and emotional well-being; mental health consultation in early care and education programs; family strengthening and parent skills training; and integration of behavioral health into primary care settings).

We advocate for supportive environments for children to be able to learn and succeed in their academic careers. Navajo Project I-LAUNCH begins at birth as research confirms that the foundation for success in school, work and relationships is established in the first years of life. Navajo Project I-LAUNCH intends to advocate for children, families and system change on the Navajo reservation. For more information on Navajo Project I-LAUNCH call 928-871-6338 navajoprojectlaunch@nndode.org.