A Day in the Life of…Michelle Collins, Nova Coordinator at CDI

What is Nova? The Nova programme is one of CDI’s pilot programmes, entering its second year of a three-year phase. Nova is a Youth Mental Health Programme. The name ‘Nova’ means new star, and it was born out of an idea from the project’s Youth Advisory Group. The Nova programme examines and develops a multi-layered […]


CDI Nova —Youth Mental Health programme

CDI Nova —Youth Mental Health programme What is the Nova Youth Mental Health programme? The Nova programme is one of CDI’s pilot programmes, entering its second year of a three-year phase. Nova is a Youth Mental Health Programme. The name ‘Nova’ means new star, and it was born out of an idea from the project’s Youth […]


CDI Named One of 38 Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Discover Programme Grant Recipients for 2024   

29th February 2024 Press Release   CDI Named One of 38 Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Discover Programme Grant Recipients for 2024    Ministers Harris and Foley Announce Funding for STEM Public Engagement    CDI are delighted to announce that we are one of 38 SFI Discover Programme grant recipients for 2024. Our project, “Doodle STEAM: Building Parental […]


Announcing our Annual Report for 2022

We are very pleased to announce our Annual Report for 2022 Annual Report 2022 The Board of Management presents the annual report and audited financial statements of the Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) for the year ended 31 December 2022. As Chair of CDI’s Board, Mary Corcoran proudly endorses the 2022 Annual Report. She highlights the […]


Recap of CDI’s Stakeholder Day on #WorldChildrensDay2023

CDI Showcase and Community Gathering: Empowering Dublin 24 We hosted the “CDI Showcase and Community Gathering: Empowering Dublin 24” on November 20th, featuring insights from speakers Joe Rynn and Ciara Pidgeon. Joe Rynn, South Dublin Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) Coordinator outlined the committee’s objectives, highlighting local success stories like Quarryvale FRC and […]


Exciting News! We’ve been awarded the Highest-level Q Mark!

  Exciting News: CDI Awarded Highest-Level Q Mark for Quality Standards! Delivering Excellence in Services for Children, Families, and Communities We have some great news to share! CDI has recently achieved the highest-level Q Mark in recognition of our commitment to maintaining top-quality standards in everything we do. Receiving the Q Mark is a tremendous […]





It starts with Baby Chat: Relationships, Language and Technoference

It starts with Baby Chat: Relationships, Language and Technoference Plus Launch of CDI & HSE Talk to your Baby Cube Tuesday 13th December 10am—1pm Trinity Institute of Population Health, Russell Building, Tallaght Cross, Dublin 24  Babies are born ready to connect and interact. Most babies respond immediately when spoken to if it is done appropriately, laying the […]