The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh

01/06/2026

Shoutout to the organizations that donated gift cards, tickets, and goodies for our team member Winterfest celebration and raffles. 🎟️💚 Your generosity made this annual event extra special for our dedicated professionals who help children and families build brighter futures.

Thanks to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Super Bakery, City Kitchen, Dave & Buster's, Food Shoppe, big Burrito Restaurant Group, Los Sabrosos Dance Co., and others!

01/05/2026

President and CEO Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan is among 28 new leaders featured in the latest issue of Pittsburgh Business Times.

In her feature, Dr. Vidal talks about what she's most excited about in 2026, her vision for The Children's Institute, and how she's navigating leadership during a time of economic uncertainty.

After spending years as a practicing pediatrician and most recently serving as chief medical officer at UPMC Health Plan, Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan is bringing fresh perspective to The Children's Institute.

12/24/2025

As we approach the end of the year and pause services for the holiday season, we want to dedicate a post to saying thank you to the hundreds of incredible team members at The Children’s Institute. 💚

❄️ Our Winterfest celebration was a small way to show appreciation for the heart, energy, and dedication you bring to your work every day. You live our values of respect, quality, accountability, commitment, and collaboration in ways that truly matter—especially to the kids and families who rely on us.

As you take this well-deserved break, we hope you’ll reflect on all you’ve accomplished this year and feel proud of the lives you’ve helped shape and inspire. Your work makes a difference, and it shows.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Friday, Jan. 2. Until then, enjoy the holidays, rest, and celebrate all that you’ve done. ✨

12/22/2025

Santa came to *us* - because we strive to make holiday magic accessible for all our students. 🎄🌟

12/17/2025

PRESENTS FROM POLICE 🚓🎅 For the 14th year, local police officers joined Santa and Mrs. Claus in delivering toys to 200+ students who attend The Day School.

Thousands of children have received gifts through this drive and we deeply appreciate the generosity of the first responders, volunteers, and community members who make the event possible year after year. Thank you Presents from Police!

12/16/2025

Bikes, bed frames, doll houses, and diapers—thousands of gifts are now on their way to families across our community as part of our Hope for the Holidays gift drive! 💝

Since 2008, this effort has served more than 7,500 individuals across 5 counties. We are grateful to our supporters, volunteers, and team members whose collective efforts will ensure that local children and families feel the magic of the holiday season.

12/15/2025

🪡🧵 For the 12th year, Amazing Grace Pillowcase, Inc. has generously donated hundreds of handmade pillowcases to families under our care! Thank you to Mary and all of the "sewing angels" who donated their time and talents to this project. 💝

12/11/2025

Thanks to Paint-A-Smile for donating these beautiful, vibrant paintings that will brighten the walls of our Beaver office!

🌈 The artwork was created by individuals who are exploring creativity as a path toward healing, redemption, and hope.

We are so grateful! 🥰

12/10/2025

📣Calling all parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and anyone who knows and loves kids! Tell our community about the toys, tools, and activities that you'd recommend this holiday season—the ones your kiddo can't get enough of!

Whether it supports learning, movement, communication, creativity, regulation, or simply brings out the laughter, your ideas can help others discover something wonderful this year.💡

Happy Holidays! 🎁

12/08/2025

“Many of our parents will say it feels like falling off a cliff so we try to reduce supports as they get older so that it doesn't feel that way.”

Thanks to WESA for including us in this important discussion about the challenges that families face when their children with autism age out of school.

This story features our Associate Chief School Administrator Kristen Stackiewicz, and our Educational Supervisor Maggie McMahon.

Amid swelling political rhetoric that frames autism as a tragedy, some families are urging lawmakers to focus instead on improving supportive services for their kids. A family in Irwin says caricatures of people with autism capturing the headlines don’t show the full picture.

12/04/2025

We're looking for the newest addition to our leadership team! 🌟

📲 The Vice President of Digital Transformation is a visionary leader who can guide our IT strategy. This role goes far beyond managing systems—it's about shaping the digital future of The Children's Institute in a way that empowers our therapists, educators, patients, families, and team members.

Apply now or share this link with someone who might be interested➡️ https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d08a91267f018aad8488941d97&id=8a78839e9abd1840019ac081813821fd&source=&lang=en