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

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Testimonials

“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.”

“The consistent school environment gave our son a chance to experience success, and gave us the chance to re-engage in our community and be more effective in managing challenges at home.”

“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.”

“What was achieved in those two weeks at Camp Towhee is more than any other clubs, lessons or therapies have been able to do for my child.”

“Here to Help was a beautiful program; it changed my life – giving me a different perspective on what it means to be a victim of violence.”

“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.”

“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.”

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.