Literacy and STEAM
Our Partnerships
CDI’s impactful work with over 10,000 children and families annually is made possible through strategic partnerships at both local and national levels.
More about our partnersSupport Pathways for Children with Additional Needs Translations
Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs resource available in six languages: Ukrainian, Urdu, Somali, Georgian, Arabic and English.
Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs Translations
Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs resource available in six languages: Ukrainian, Urdu, Somali, Georgian, Arabic and English.
School Avoidance Toolkit
CDI’s School Avoidance Toolkit is designed to equip schools with the knowledge, and practical resources needed to support students who struggle to attend school.
School Avoidance ToolkitOur latest News
Stay informed with the latest updates and happenings. Explore our News section for the latest insights, stories, and developments in our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact.
Latest NewsSupport Pathways for Children with Additional Needs
Use our guide Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs to find supports available for children with additional needs. It brings together information from many organisations into one place to help parents and caregivers navigate what is often a complex journey.
Support Pathways
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Improving lives for children across Ireland
CDI ensures every child in Tallaght and Ireland thrives by collaborating with communities, providing tailored services, and training professionals for a brighter future.
Discover moreAll about us
CDI is a small not-for-profit based in Fettercairn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and our reach is national.
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Training & Consultancy
Join professionals who’ve completed CDI Training Courses, covering conflict resolution, parental engagement, speech and language development and more. We offer accredited training, available online or in person, and customised consultancy services with 15+ years of experience. Find out more about our EIQA-approved and , CPD-accredited training.
Discover moreRestorative Practices
Restorative Practices (RP) promote strong, harmonious organisations and communities through evidence-based conflict resolution, supporting people to have positive relationships, and empowering individuals and organisations to resolve conflicts, including bullying and toxicity in the workplace.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Reading with young children nurtures bonds and supports emotional and social development. CDI, in collaboration with An Post, introduced Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Dublin 24 in 2019, offering age-appropriate books to children aged 0—5 for free. Register your child below to begin your literary journey in just 8 weeks, receiving monthly books at no cost.
Discover moreWhat people say
Hear from those who have engaged with us
The CDI staff brought an extensive grounded knowledge in the theory and practice of Outcomes Frameworks, utilising learning from a national and international perspective.
Barnie Laverty
National ABC Manager, Tusla
CDI has been a leader in the Prevention and Early Intervention Sector for many years. Marian and her team have a huge commitment to and compassion for children and families.
Niall Sexton
Programme Manager, Preparing for Life / Chair, ABC Managers Network
An exceptional result for an exceptional organisation. CDI has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to high standards and to continuously improve the services they provide.
Marie Doyle-Henry
Director of Operations, EIQA
When you enter CDI, you can sense and feel their love for their work and mission. They combine this with an evidence-informed and impactful approach — a complex combination to get right, but they have done it fantastically.
Dr. Niall Muldoon
Ombudsman for Children
Our Programmes
Explore our current and upcoming programmes from Powerful Parenting, to Nova — a Youth Mental Health programme.
