This January, Every Gift Makes a Difference.

Children and youth need your support!

1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario experience mental health challenges. Help build a bright future for kids struggling today.

Your generosity strengthens CDI’s services — from counselling and skill-building programs to caregiver supports — helping children navigate big emotions, strengthening family resilience, and creating brighter, healthier futures.

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Testimonials

“Our family has benefitted from SNAP. I think that many other children in the classroom have also benefited from the program’s impulse control and anger management strategies.”

Parent of SNAP® for Schools Participant

“MIM has helped me learn how to respond sensitively to my kid. It’s been a little bit easier to understand my daughter’s emotions because of all the strategies we have been introduced to.”

– Mother, Mothers in Mind® (Gender-Based Violence Group Program)

“My husband and I felt that we were joined by other parents, caregivers, who had gone through very similar experiences, and there was a real comfort in knowing that you were not alone.”

– Nikki, Mother, Feelings First Workshop

“Giving these children these kinds of skills, tools, and safe experiences sets them up for long-term success.”

– Karen, Volunteer, Taste of Home Program

“My child has these tools and they have a confidence level that comes from this ongoing work that they’ve done through the programs at CDI.”

– Caren, Mother, Camp Towhee, MMA and Parent Counselling

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my donation secure?

Yes — all donations made to CDI are secure, and we respect the privacy of all donors by keeping your personal information confidential.

For more information, click here.

Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?

Based on donor eligibility, tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20.

For all online donations, you will receive a confirmation email with your linked eTax Receipt (click ‘eReceipt’ to download).

For monthly donations, consolidated receipts will be issued in January.

To inquire about your tax receipt, please contact FDMC@childdevelop.ca.

Can I donate in honour or memory of someone?

Yes — by selecting ‘Tribute Gift‘ in the donation form, you can mark a special or personal occasion (e.g., birthday, wedding, etc.) to celebrate a friend or family member, or make a gift in memory of someone important to you.

When you make a tribute donation, you can send an eCard by selecting ‘Please notify the following person of my gift‘ in the donation form.

If you have any questions about making a tribute gift, please contact FDMC@childdevelop.ca.

Who can I contact if I have questions about donating?

For all donation inquiries, please call 416-603-1827 ext. 2277 or email CDI’s Fund Development team at FDMC@childdevelop.ca.