Today (27.07.2022), the Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) announces the release of two new studies that demonstrate how living in a disadvantaged area exacerbated the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. #ChildPovertyUnmasked #FoodPovertyUnmasked Covid 19 Pandemic ‘unmasked’ food poverty.The harmful consequences of the Covid-19 epidemic were made worse by living in a disadvantaged area. The studies […]
Conference of the Parent Engagement Research Project (PEAR EC)
The final conference of the Parent Engagement Research Project (PEAR EC) took place on the 5th of April. Liz Kerrins (Early Childhood Ireland) addressed the role of early years educators in the establishment of partnerships with parents in early learning and development. You can find her presentation here. Clara Barata (University of Coimbra), Catarina Castro […]
Notice of AGM
Childhood Development Initiative Clg NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an annual general meeting of the company will be held on Tuesday 26th April, from 9.15am to 10am. This meeting will be held on line (Zoom) for the following purposes: 1. To receive and consider the financial statements for the year ended December 31st, 2021 […]
CDI is Great Place to Work Certified!
CDI is Great Place to Work Certified! This means we have made a long-term commitment to developing high-trust and performance cultures in our organisation. For more information please visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.ie/
CDI is Great Place to Work Certified!
CDI is Great Place to Work Certified! This means we have made a long-term commitment to developing high-trust and performance cultures in our organisation. For more information please visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.ie/
The Childhood Development Initiative is delighted to invite you to the final conference of the Parent Engagement Research Project (PEAREC) We will share findings on the evaluation of CDI’s Parenting Support approach – Powerful Parenting. CDI has been implementing Powerful Parenting in Tallaght for over a decade. The model involves placing a dedicated Parent/Carer Facilitator […]
CDI is now Committed and in the Process of Becoming Trauma Informed
CDI recognises the widespread nature of trauma and traumatic events and how those experiences can impact our overall health and wellbeing. CDI recognises that trauma impacts us all : children and families we work with, our colleagues, and ourselves. We treat everyone with the care that assumes they may have experienced trauma. Our services are […]