Child Development Institute

CASA LA’s partnership with CDI began in 2011 as an experiential train-the-trainer model and has evolved into an extremely useful, community-based partnership.

CASA LA has partnered with CDI’s Professional Training department since 2011. At CASA LA, we

CDI STRENGTHENS FAMILIES...

Research shows that children are most successful when their parents are well supported, informed and connected. At CDI, we strengthen families by coming alongside and helping them develop necessary foundations to fully thrive. We champion families as the most important providers of loving, caring relationships and the best creators of safe, nurturing environments that support healthy development.

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A strong, healthy community views children as the future and invests in their healthy development. At CDI, we strengthen communities by inviting collaboration with nonprofits, businesses, institutes for higher education and citizens to create a collective community effort. Together with our partners, we are paving the way for a more connected, intentional and nurturing community.

advocate for children in foster care. We were seeking specialized knowledge and training for our staff and

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

Our Professional Training and Development Services focus on strengthening families and strengthening communities.

CDI is actively involved in the local community, participates in public policy committees and advises groups on best practices for the care and wellbeing of infants and young children. We stay current with legislative issues related to young children and raise community awareness that impacts the care and services for children.

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work with kids ages 0 to 5. We reached out to Child Development Institute. Our partnership began as an experiential train-the-trainer model and has evolved into a community-based partnership. This training is extremely useful for not just our organization but also many others. We highly recommend the CDI team.”

Lauri Halderman Senior Program Coordinator for CASA LA

CDI’s Early Learning Center (ELC): 7260 Owensmouth Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 712-0453

CDI’s Main Office: 6340 Variel Avenue, Suite A Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 888-4559

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Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Saturday

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PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS What is CDI’s training style?

CDI’s well established professional training program facilitates meaningful trainings throughout Los Angeles county. We customize training for each organization’s needs and desired outcomes making each training experience unique and interactive. Our training style is a combination of lecture, reflection and interactive activities as well as providing information in a variety of mediums including in-person and online training options.

CDI provides specialized training in a variety of topics in the following fields:

• Attachment • Atypical Development • Challenging Behaviors • Cultural Competence • Developmental Screenings • Early Childhood Development • Early Intervention • Infant Mental Health • Professional Development • Strengthening Families & Protective Factors • Transdisciplinary Intervention Practices • Reflective Practice • Trauma-Informed Care • Resilience

A trusted expert in the field, CDI has created and delivered training to many organizations in the Southern California area. Some of these include: California State University Northridge, CASA of Los Angeles, Center for Community & Family Services, Child Care Resource Center, Disney Children’s Center, UCLA Center for Healthier Children and Families, to name a few.

Our Approach: Experienced: For over 22 years, CDI has been a leader in Early Child Development focused on Strengthening Families and Communities.

Interactive & Reflective: CDI trainings are unique and interactive, using a Reflective Practice approach to advance participants beyond the typical experience of a one-day seminar.

Relationship Focused: Our trainings emphasize the value of building adult capacities and strengthening families by creating meaningful relationships.

CDI’s customized trainings are ideal for all professionals working with young children, such as:

• Early Child Care & Education Professionals • Childcare Providers • Organizations Working with Young Children and Families • Child Welfare Professionals • Community Development Organizations

To learn how CDI can customize training for your organization, call our team today at (818) 888-4559.

Training Program Specialist

Laura Counts oversees and organizes CDI’s diverse training team which includes professionals within various fields such as Occupational Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Mental health and more. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Laura provides mental health services as well as training and consultation to a variety of professionals in the areas of early development, strengthening families, challenging behaviors, reflective practice and trauma-informed care.

Our team is passionate about increasing awareness and training around Infant Mental Health and believes that families who feel supported by their communities, create thriving and resilient children.”

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CDI’s multi-disciplinary training team builds on your knowledge and expertise by educating professionals in our unique, relationship-based approach to Early Child Development. CDI’s integrated style highlights the importance of strengthening the family unit and addressing the social and emotional wellbeing of children.

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At Child Development Institute (CDI) our mission is to help all children reach their full potential by supporting the relationships and environments that shape early development.

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