Infant & Child Development Program

The Infant & Child Development Program is committed to supporting the growth, development, and well-being of children and their families. We believe in the benefits of early intervention, family-centered services, and inclusive practices that respect the uniqueness of every child and family. 

ICD values:

• Cultural safety and respect: Interventions are inclusive, culturally responsive, and affirm the identity and traditions of the family.
• Family-centered service: Families are recognized as essential partners and experts in supporting their child’s growth and development.
• Strength-based practice: Service is focused on the strengths, abilities, and resilience of the child, family, and their community. 

At Infant & Child Development, service is driven by the family service plan (FSP) that we create together. This FSP lists the priorities you have for your child’s development and includes strategies that work within your family’s routine. The FSP priorities may change throughout service.

Areas of focus may include helping your child:

• Care for themself (e.g., dressing, eating).
• Communicate with others.
• Move their body (fine and gross motor movements).
• Play and socialize.
• Regulate emotions.

• Babies and toddlers
• Child development
• Child care and early years
• Feeding babies and young children
• Friendly feet guide
• Grandview kids
• Guidelines for development birth to two years guide
• Guidelines for development two to four years guide
• Infant sleep and sleeping habits
• Tummy time guide
• Vision milestones - Birth to 12 months

Your feedback is important to us because it helps make the ICD program relevant and helpful for families. Do you want to share your experience?

You can:

• Speak with your consultant.
• Leave a message at 905-668-7711 ext. 2971.
• Email us at icd@durham.ca.
• Complete our client experience survey.

• There is no cost involved. This is a free and voluntary program. You can make a request to end service at any time.
• Visits are scheduled frequently and may take place in your home. This is your time to ask questions, share updates about your family’s service needs, and try new strategies with your consultant.

Learn more about the ICD program.