Mark your calendars! This February, CDI is excited to invite you to our SNAP® Community Information Session. Learn more about our evidence-based, early intervention programming, including SNAP® for Schools and EARL V-3! 📅 Session 1: Tuesday, February 4 (English) 📅 Session 2: Tuesday, February 11 (English; French interpretation) 🕙 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST Register today: https://lnkd.in/gN75mnbe
Child Development Institute
Individual and Family Services
Built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children, youth and families.
About us
Child Development Institute (CDI), an accredited children’s mental health agency in Toronto, is a groundbreaker in developing innovative programming. We offer evidence-based programs for children ages 0-12 and youth ages 13-18, and their families across four streams: Early Intervention Services, Family Violence Services, the Integra Program and Healthy Child Development. Built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families, we have an established track record of success in children’s mental health and family violence.
- Website
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http://www.childdevelop.ca
External link for Child Development Institute
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1909
- Specialties
- Early Intervention Services, Child Care Consultation, School-Based Programs, Family Violence Services, Early Learning Centres, Shelter Services, Central Agencies Sexual Abuse Treatment (CASAT), Research & Evaluation, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Children's Mental Health, and Mental Health
Locations
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Primary
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Toronto, CA
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Toronto, ca
Employees at Child Development Institute
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Khalid Daud
Manager, Facilities and Administration
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Henry Chiu
Director, Development & Communications | Driving growth in revenue and advocates | Building high-performing teams
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Siobhan McCarthy
Acting Associate Director at Child Development Institute.
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Susan Paterson, FCPA, FCA
VP, Emerging Markets, Toronto
Updates
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This #BellLetsTalk Day, let’s turn conversations into action! A donation to CDI helps provide life-changing mental health and early learning services to children, youth and families across Toronto, and beyond. With your support, we can ensure brighter, healthier futures for our youngest generation. Support mental health today: https://lnkd.in/gbxWA-Pq
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Research shows that addressing emotional and behavioural issues early in life leads to better outcomes for children, families and communities. CDI’s SNAP® for Schools program brings evidence-based techniques directly into classrooms, teaching students in grades 2-5 how to regulate emotions, problem-solve, and more – setting the foundation for healthier futures. This #BellLetsTalk day, learn more about CDI’s prevention-focused programming: https://lnkd.in/gY2a-_Sv
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This #BellLetsTalk Day, we’re celebrating the power of collaboration in transforming mental health support for children, youth and families. CDI’s free Mothers in Mind program, in partnership with the Children's Aid Society of Toronto, provides trauma-informed care for mothers and their young children who have experienced #GBV. With no waitlist, MIM is accessible to families when they need it most. Creating a network of support is critical for families to heal and thrive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkNRrAFr
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#EarlyIntervention and collaboration are key to addressing Canada’s #YouthMentalHealth crisis. This #BellLetsTalk day and beyond, CDI is focused on prevention and providing every child with the foundation they need to thrive. Learn more about CDI’s critical mental health supports: https://lnkd.in/gnp9_dCZ
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Make a difference working alongside students experiencing learning and mental health challenges as a as a Day Treatment Classroom Worker supporting children ages 8-11 years old on-site at Charles G Fraser Junior Public School.📚 This is a great fit if you want to: • Advocate for your young clients, teaching them the skills to trust adults, feel empowered and thrive at school. 💪🏾 • Diagnose and plan treatment for children who may have autism, learning disabilities, and more. 📋 • Provide intensive support to overcome severe social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. ❤️ • Access to in-house professional development opportunities, gaining the counselling, assessment, and leadership skills to take you through a rewarding career in social work. 🏆 Join CDI to channel your commitment to making a difference as part of a 30+ year partnership with TDSB. #Hiring #WorkSomeWhereAwesome #Job #JobSearch #DayTreatmentClassroomWorker Apply now – link in the comments 👇
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As the need for child and family services grows, CDI continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental health services guided by evidence-based scientific models. Join now as a Child and Family Clinician to lead the assessment and interdisciplinary treatment planning and delivery for clients up to age 18 and families. This is a great fit if you want: A place to channel your commitment. You will make a difference advocating for young clients, teaching them the skills they need to feel empowered and thrive at home, school, and in the community.❤️ Access to in-house professional development opportunities. As part of an interdisciplinary team and a leader in the field, you will gain the counselling, assessment, and leadership skills to take you through a rewarding career in social work.🤝 Work-life balance. This is an opportunity to impact young lives, working flexible hours with the operational, administrative, and clinical support and supervision of CDI. ⚖️ If you want to be the steady hand and the calming presence while following CDI’s evidence-based practices and proven processes, join us. #Hiring #WorkSomeWhereAwesome #Job #JobSearch #ChildAndFamilyClinician Apply now – link in the comments 👇
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Expand your influence and apply your expertise as a Clinical Manager at Child Development Institute (CDI). This is a rewarding opportunity and an exciting career move if you want to: Guide the delivery of evidence-based programs in a multidisciplinary setting at a place with a reputation for excellence.🎯 Introduce proven approaches to optimize programs and expand your team’s skills.📈 Gain insights through interactions with Social Workers, Child & Youth Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists. 🤝 #Hiring #WorkSomeWhereAwesome #Job #JobSearch #ClinicalManager #FamilyCounselling #CommunityCounselling Apply now – link in the comments 👇
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New year, same mission — help CDI create brighter futures in 2025! Start this year with a meaningful impact by providing families with access to critical #LDMH counselling services, life-changing therapeutic recreation experiences, #EarlyIntervention programs like SNAP®, #GenderBasedViolence supports, and more. Together, we can make this year one of hope, healing and possibility — donate today: https://ow.ly/opUN50UwaFP
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Your support can help CDI continue our critical work! The Government of Canada has extended the donation deadline to receive your 2024 charitable tax receipt to February 28, 2025. Support children, youth and families in your community — donate online today: https://ow.ly/RaHO50UyNfi