Early Intervention
For children from birth to childcare or school entry.
A home-visiting service that supports families with children who have delays in two or more areas of development, or who may be at risk for delays due to premature birth or other complications.
How It Works
An Early Childhood Interventionist visits the home to observe the child’s development and discuss the needs of the family.
Together, the family and Early Childhood Interventionist create a plan to work on goals for the child.
The Early Childhood Interventionist coaches and demonstrates strategies and activities to be practiced between home visits.
Referrals are made to other services if needed (with family permission).
The Early Childhood Interventionist assists with the transition to Centennial Infant and Child Centre preschool, childcare or kindergarten.
The family is the leader in making decisions about the goals and implementation of service.
Who Coaches the Family and Child?
Early Childhood Interventionists, experts in child development.
At the request of the Early Childhood Interventionist, an Occupational Therapist will work with the Early Childhood Interventionist and the family to assess the child, provide recommendations and monitor the child’s positioning, motor skills, sensory needs and feeding skills.
Parent-Infant Group
Parent-Infant Groups are offered throughout the year. Please Contact your child’s Early Childhood Interventionist for more information.
Referrals to the Early Intervention Program
Parents, guardians, and health-care professionals can refer – no diagnosis is required.
Complete the Referral Form below and send to Jessie Kimmel – Intake Services Coordinator via:
Fax: 416.935.0300
Email: intake@cicc.on.ca
Phone: 647.226.0953
French Language Service
Si vous voulez des services du Programme de développement du nourrisson et de l’enfant (PDNE) en français, appelez le Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto au: 416-922-2672, poste 230. Vous pouvez aussi visitez leur site web au https://www.centrefranco.org, pour information à propos des services pour les enfants ayant des besoins spéciaux. Pour demander des services en français, cliquez sur ce lien: https://ac.centrefranco.org/en/.
Centennial Infant and Child Centre fait également partie d’un réseau de cinq organisations offrant le programme de développement du nourrisson et de l’enfant à Toronto. Pour plus d’informations, utilisez le lien ci-dessous :
Early Intervention Program Information
H2H Program
HOSPITAL-TO-HOME UPDATE: A GROUND-BREAKING PROJECT IN MOTION
Impact Genome Registry™ is the world’s leading evidence-based reporting platform used to standardize, verify, and benchmark social impact.
CICC is delighted to announce that the Impact Genome has evaluated the H2H program, awarding it the highest of the four IG ratings: Very Extensive.” H2H belongs to the exclusive 1% of IG programs within the same genome hat achieved such a remarkable level of impact this year. The assessed outcomes encompassed Health Empowerment as the primary focus, along with enhancements in Mental and Physical Well-Being, Access to Quality Resources, Access to Trustworthy Personal/Professional Networks, Navigation of Institutions, and the effective Use of Data and Evaluation.
H2H stands out as groundbreaking by providing early support for infant development to families, commencing while their baby is still in the hospital. This support extends through the infant’s transition home and continues at the family’s residence. This contrasts with the conventional approach, where infant development support typically begins after the infant is discharged from the hospital. H2H collaborates with Sunnybrook Hospital’s Building Optimal Opportunities for Smooth Transition (“BOOST”) program in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, focusing on infants born with extreme prematurity.
Researchers from OISE at the University of Toronto have meticulously evaluated the program and its outcomes throughout the project, yielding significantly positive findings about the impact of this innovative service. CICC expresses profound gratitude to its partners, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre,
and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (“OISE”) at the University of Toronto, for their collaborative efforts. Immense thanks also go to the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation for their generous support and belief in the importance of this service.
Finally, CICC expresses deep gratitude for the dedication and skill of its Early Intervention staff who deliver H2H service, making a remarkable difference in the lives of families.
For further information, please contact Lorraine Chiarotto, Manager, ICD Community Programs at lchiarotto@cicc.on.ca.
Parent Newsletters
Centennial Infant and Child Centre’s Early Intervention program is also part of a network of five Infant and Child Development Agencies in Toronto.
For more information use links below:
