Overview
Children’s Developmental Center (CDC) is a Richland-based nonprofit providing early intervention, pediatric therapy, and developmental support services for infants, toddlers, and children with developmental delays and disabilities. Their family-centered model is built around the belief that supporting the whole family, not just the child, is essential to long-term success. CDC serves children from birth through early childhood, making them a critical first stop for families who’ve just received a diagnosis or are noticing developmental concerns.
Who It’s For
Families of infants and toddlers (birth through age 3) who qualify for early intervention services, as well as children of varying ages who may benefit from pediatric therapy. CDC is especially important for families navigating a new diagnosis, their Family Resources Coordinators are specifically trained to help guide families through what can be an overwhelming first chapter.
What They Offer
CDC provides a full continuum of early intervention and therapeutic services:
- Family Resources Coordinators – Dedicated staff who guide families through the intake process, connect them to services, and provide ongoing support. They also coordinate the Hospital-to-Home program for babies transitioning out of the NICU or hospital setting.
- Special Instruction – Developmental specialists and educational assistants who collaborate with parents to set early intervention goals and support cognitive, social-emotional, and adaptive development.
- Motor Therapy – Occupational and physical therapists who use play and movement to build fine and gross motor skills and support daily activities.
- Speech-Language Pathology – Services for receptive and expressive language, articulation, oral-motor function, swallowing, and auditory processing — including support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – Therapy for children with autism and other behavioral and developmental needs.
- Pediatric Pelvic Health – Physical therapy for children and teens experiencing incontinence-related challenges (requires a doctor’s referral).
How to Connect
1549 Georgia Avenue SE, Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 735-1062
Email: info@childrensdc.org
