Child Development Institute

Join CDI’s SNAP Youth Justice program as a Trainer Consultant to leverage your clinical experience and knowledge of the youth justice system to enhance access to vital programs. This is a chance to play a critical role in introducing and supporting an evidence-based, multidisciplinary framework. 🎯 This might be a great fit if you want to: • Lead and ensure the successful implementation and launch of the SNAP Youth Justice program. ✍🏽 • Expand access to youth justice programming in Ontario, especially as facilities and services are being reduced. ⚖️ • Join a well-respected leader in child and youth mental health and behavioral program delivery. 👩👧👦 #Hiring #WorkSomeWhereAwesome #Job #JobSearch #SNAP #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealth #SNAPYouthJustice Link to apply in the comments 👇.

Today is water play and picnic day at our Early Learning Centres! CDI's dedicated Early Childhood Educators are hard at work this summer leading engaging activities that promote positive self-regulation while building life-long resiliency skills and well-being. Learn more about our Early Learning Centres and waitlists: https://lnkd.in/g7TMryag

You can help send a child to Towhee! Camp Towhee is a therapeutic-based program that helps children and youth with learning disabilities and mental health issues learn skills, make friends and find success in a fun summer camp environment. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gNmRrz56

For children and youth living in shelters, starting a new school can be challenging. That’s why CDI’s School Liaison Program works with children, mothers, shelters, and school staff to ensure a smooth transition. Learn more about how SLP helps support a child’s academic, emotional, behavioural, and social development: https://lnkd.in/gXpv4SaU

Did you know? CDI operates four Early Learning Centres in diverse communities across Toronto that provide positive and inclusive learning experiences for children from infancy to age 4, in addition to a Kindergarten program at our Fraser Mustard Location. If you are interested in learning more, or joining our waitlist, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7TMryag

A huge thank you to the amazing staff volunteers at RBC! Your hard work has given children and youth at Camp Wimodausis a beautiful space to play, learn and grow. At CDI, we believe in the power of community and the impact of coming together to help our children, youth and families thrive. Thank you to RBC for your ongoing support!

Registration is OPEN for our Transitional & Housing Support Program (THSP). From connections to housing, employment and education, to financial and legal support, THSP provides safety planning and supports to female-identifying adults/moms who have experienced domestic violence and/or are victims of human trafficking. For more information, please reach out to our team at GBVS@childdevelop.ca.

Play a critical role in CDI’s program development as you contribute to research design and program evaluation. If you want to take on a leadership role, grow your industry exposure, and make a difference, this is the Manager of Research and Evaluation opportunity to consider. This is a great fit if you want to: • Develop evidence-based mental health programs for children, youth and families. 🔬 • See your work published in academic journals 📑 • Present findings to leaders, mental health and behavioural support providers, and peers. 💡 #Hiring #WorkSomeWhereAwesome #Job #JobSearch #ManagerRoles #Research #Evaluation Link to apply in the comments 👇.

Camp Wimodausis is in full swing! From arts and crafts, to sports, field trips and more, our specialized SNAP day camp provides a fun and educational experience for children aged 6-11 whose social and behavioural problems would otherwise prevent them from attending camp. Interested in creating a life-changing experience for our campers? Donate today! https://lnkd.in/gNAu_GAm

Did you know? There is no waitlist to join CDI’s free Here to Help program. Here to Help is a supportive and healing group intervention program for mothers with children ages 4-18 who have experienced family violence. If you are interested in joining our upcoming fall session, or would like to make a referral, reach out to our team at GBVS@childdevelop.ca.