Child Development Institute

Child Development Institute Child Development Institute (CDI) is an accredited children’s mental health agency in Toronto. Our family-focused approach puts families first.

We offer evidence-based programs for children ages 0-12 and youth ages 13-18, and their families. 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, Famil

y 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. We work with each child and family’s unique strengths, needs and challenges. We help them to uncover their abilities, give them tools to succeed, and support them in overcoming challenges.

This week, CDI was pleased to participate in the 2026 CMHO Conference, contributing to important sector-wide conversatio...
04/23/2026

This week, CDI was pleased to participate in the 2026 CMHO Conference, contributing to important sector-wide conversations on children and youth mental health.

In partnership with Capitalize for Kids, we delivered a session on Accelerating Measurement-Based Care (MBC), sharing key insights from our implementation journey. As more agencies shift toward improving clinical outcomes through consistent, evidence-informed, and collaborative practices, we are working with the MBC Accelerator Project (MAP) to translate our learnings into a common framework that supports effective and sustainable adoption across the province.

Thank you to Capitalize for Kids, and to CDI’s own Laurie Marsan and Dr. Nora Klemencic, for their leadership in advancing this critical work.

Throughout the conference, our team was also proud to highlight Stop Now And Plan (SNAP®) programming and engage with peers from across Ontario — reinforcing a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in children’s mental health. We look forward to continuing this work and dialogue in the year ahead!

Today is !At CDI, social workers are skilled clinicians, advocates and system navigators who play a critical role in su...
03/17/2026

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At CDI, social workers are skilled clinicians, advocates and system navigators who play a critical role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our community’s children and youth.

Through evidence-informed assessment, intervention and service coordination, they address complex mental health needs while working collaboratively with families, schools and community partners to achieve equitable outcomes for all.

Today and throughout National Social Work Month, we celebrate the impact, expertise and leadership of our social workers. Thank you for all that you bring to CDI and the families we support. 💙

March is National Social Work Month, and this week we recognize — a meaningful time to celebrate the dedication, compa...
03/02/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and this week we recognize — a meaningful time to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of social workers across our communities.

At CDI, our social workers play a critical role in supporting children, youth, and families through complex moments of growth. Through family counselling, school-based treatment programs, gender-based violence services, and so much more, our teams blend empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices to meet the evolving and diverse needs of those we serve.

A big thank you to our incredible team of social workers, and to our many community partners, for the undeniable impact you make every day. 💙

March 2-8 is , a time to raise awareness of the historic and ongoing inequities within mental health systems and the di...
03/02/2026

March 2-8 is , a time to raise awareness of the historic and ongoing inequities within mental health systems and the disproportionate impacts of anti-Black racism on mental health and wellbeing.

At CDI, our mental health services strive to provide care that is inclusive, culturally informed, and responsive to the lived experiences of the Black children, youth, and families we serve.

Meaningful change begins with awareness, connection, and shared responsibility. This week and beyond, please join us in listening, reflecting, and continuing to challenge the barriers that impact mental health equity for Black communities.

Due to inclement weather, CDI's EarlyON Centre and Early Learning Centres will be closed today (Wednesday, February 18, ...
02/18/2026

Due to inclement weather, CDI's EarlyON Centre and Early Learning Centres will be closed today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026).

Our other clinical offices will be pivoting to virtual services where possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team: https://childdevelop.ca/home/contact-us/

This February, we are proud to join communities across Canada in celebrating Black History Month — a time to reflect on ...
02/02/2026

This February, we are proud to join communities across Canada in celebrating Black History Month — a time to reflect on the remarkable contributions of Black Canadians, listen and learn from community voices, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to address the systemic barriers that Black communities continue to face.

At CDI, our work with children, youth, and families is strengthened by embedding IDEA into our programs and policies, investing in continuous learning for our teams, and working alongside community partners to ensure equitable outcomes for all those we serve.

This month and beyond, thank you to those who continue to support, inform, and inspire this ongoing work. 🧡

Due to inclement weather, CDI's EarlyON Centre and Early Learning Centres will be closed today (Monday, January 26, 2026...
01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, CDI's EarlyON Centre and Early Learning Centres will be closed today (Monday, January 26, 2026).

Our other clinical offices will be pivoting to virtual services where possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team: https://ow.ly/IctV50XXbIe

Due to inclement weather, CDI's EarlyON Centre and Early Learning Centres will be closed today (Thursday, January 15, 20...
01/15/2026

Due to inclement weather, CDI's EarlyON Centre and Early Learning Centres will be closed today (Thursday, January 15, 2026).

Our other clinical offices will be pivoting to virtual services where possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team: https://ow.ly/IctV50XXbIe

New look — same trusted program.We are thrilled to share a fresh new look for CDI’s Mothers in Mind (MIM®) program as we...
12/22/2025

New look — same trusted program.

We are thrilled to share a fresh new look for CDI’s Mothers in Mind (MIM®) program as we celebrate two decades of impact!

Over the last 20 years, MIM has provided critical support for mothers and their young children as they heal from experiences of violence. While our look is changing, the heart of the program remains the same: empowering mothers and children, building connection and community, and providing evidence-informed, compassionate care.

This milestone is a testament to the strength of the mothers we serve and reflects CDI’s growing community who continue to help make this journey possible.

Here's to the next chapter of Mothers in Mind — together! 💜

At CDI, our commitment to IDEA and Truth and Reconciliation calls us to ensure that our programs are shaped by and refle...
12/10/2025

At CDI, our commitment to IDEA and Truth and Reconciliation calls us to ensure that our programs are shaped by and reflect the communities we serve.

Our Mothers in Mind (MIM®) program has been adapted to honour the strengths and identities of Toronto’s urban Indigenous mothers and their children — ensuring the support they receive is rooted in culture and informed by community leaders.

Thank you to our partners at Native Child and Family Services of Toronto for your leadership in shaping this adaptation of MIM — ensuring that mothers and children affected by family violence have access to safe, culturally-grounded spaces.

For more information about Mothers in Mind, please visit: https://childdevelop.ca/child-youth-mental-health-services/gender-based-violence-services/ -in-mind

Did you know? In addition to our Mothers in Mind® (MIM) and Here to Help group programs, CDI partners with local shelter...
12/10/2025

Did you know? In addition to our Mothers in Mind® (MIM) and Here to Help group programs, CDI partners with local shelters to support mothers and their children who have experienced through a range of services, including:

🟣 Shelter Programs: Individual counselling and parenting support for mothers and children (ages 0-18)

🟣 School Liaison Program: Transitional assistance for children (ages 4-16) adjusting to new schools

🟣 Taste of Home: An after-school cooking program for children (ages 6-17) to promote healthy life skills and mindfulness techniques

🟣 Transitional & Housing Support Program: Support for female-identifying adults/moms who have experienced domestic violence and/or are victims of human trafficking

For more information, explore our programs and reach out to our team: https://childdevelop.ca/child-youth-mental-health-services/gender-based-violence-services/

If you are a woman in crisis, please call the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 416-863-0511; or text “SAFE” to 7233.

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197 Euclid Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6J2J8

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+14166031827

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