Child Development Institute

Invest in brighter futures this spring! There are thousands of children and youth across Ontario waiting for access to life-changing #MentalHealth supports. Donate today: ow.ly/g1a650VtSox

Only 2% of Ontario students have access to the mental health program SNAP® for Schools. So far, it has reached over 13,000 students, but tens of thousands of kids are being left behind. @PaulCalandra, with the proper funding, let’s scale this proven program to more classrooms!

CDI’s Family and Community Counselling services offer tailored support for families of children under the age of 6 who are experiencing social, emotional, developmental and behavioural difficulties. Explore our range of counselling and support services: ow.ly/EZyt50Vjm1P

CDI offers free #GBV support programs without a waitlist, helping mothers and their children connect and thrive together. We offer group counselling services, parenting support, and more to support mothers in their healing journey. Register today: childdevelop.ca/child-youth-me…

Your monthly support = A lifetime of impact 💙 Join CDI’s monthly giving program to help provide children and youth experiencing #MentalHealth challenges and #LearningDisabilities with the tools they need to thrive. childdevelop.ca/impact/donate/…

This #IWD2025 and beyond, CDI recognizes the power of community and the impact of women supporting women. That’s why we are proud to partner with @CAFDN to offer Mothers in Mind®—a program designed to support mothers healing from experiences of #GBV. 🔗 childdevelop.ca/child-youth-me…

Saturday is #IWD2025! This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, highlights the need for increased resources for women across communities. Donate to support CDI’s #GenderBasedViolence services, providing safe spaces for mothers and children to grow together: childdevelop.ca/impact/donate/

CDI’s Understanding Memory and Learning Disabilities workshop is 2 weeks away! Join our team on March 18 as they provide an understanding of the different types of memory challenges and their impact on children/youth with #LearningDisabilities. Register: ow.ly/2ofG50VachO

Today is your last chance to donate to CDI and get a 2024 tax receipt! With 1 in 5 Ontario children and youth experiencing mental health challenges – your support is needed now more than ever. Donate online before midnight: childdevelop.ca/impact/donate/…

Spaces are available at our Fraser Mustard Early Learning Centre! At CDI, we are committed to helping children succeed through active exploration, inquiry and play. Visit our website for more information: childdevelop.ca/early-years-ch…

Today is #PinkShirtDay — a day to support anti-bullying initiatives and foster kindness. CDI’s SNAP® programs teach children/youth displaying behaviour problems how to stop and think before they act — leading to increased peer sensitivity. Learn more: childdevelop.ca/snap/

10+ years of data has shown that SNAP® for Schools teachers report significant reductions in classroom disruptions, increased peer sensitivity, and improved teacher-student interactions. Explore how CDI’s SNAP for Schools can benefit your community: childdevelop.ca/snap/snap-prog…

Join CDI’s workshop on The Social Impact of Learning Disabilities on March 4! In this workshop, we'll discuss why children with #LearningDisabilities are at risk for experiencing social challenges, and explore strategies to support social competence. 🔗 ow.ly/UOIs50V6b3Y

REMINDER 📣 The extension to make a donation to CDI and get a 2024 tax receipt comes to an end this Friday, February 28! It’s not too late to support child and youth mental health — donate online today: childdevelop.ca/impact/donate/

Due to the inclement weather, CDI's physical offices, service centres, EarlyON Centre and Early Learning Centres will close at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 12), remaining closed on Thursday, February 13. All locations will re-open on Friday, February 14.

This #BellLetsTalk day, let’s turn conversations into action! A donation to CDI helps provide life-changing mental health and early learning services to families across Toronto, and beyond. Help ensure brighter futures for our youngest generation: childdevelop.ca/impact/donate/

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. This #BellLetsTalk day, learn more about CDI’s prevention-focused programming: childdevelop.ca/snap/

This #BellLetsTalk Day, we’re celebrating the power of collaboration! With no waitlist, CDI's free Mothers in Mind #GBV program, in partnership with @CAS_Toronto, is accessible to mothers and their young children when they need it most. Learn more: #mothers-in-mind" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">childdevelop.ca/child-youth-me…

#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: childdevelop.ca/child-youth-me…

Start this year with a meaningful impact by providing families with access to #LDMH counselling services, life-changing therapeutic recreation experiences, #EarlyIntervention programs like SNAP®, #GenderBasedViolence supports, and more. Donate today: ow.ly/SZbs50Uwb2l