Function First Competitors

Established in 1965, Child Development Resources (CDR) serves more than 1,400 children and their families each year. CDR is a comprehensive resource for physicians, teachers, and parents — in fact, for anyone who has a question about an infant or toddler — in Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson. The future of America lies in the children of today. By providing early intervention services and making affordable, high-quality early care and education a priority, we are helping to ensure that the children of today grow up to be productive citizens of tomorrow. Our Purpose Child Development Resources, Inc. (CDR) is a 501 (c)(3) public charity that strives to inspire and empower children, families, and early childhood professionals to reach their full potential, whatever their challenges. Child Development Resources serves families with infants and toddlers from birth to age three in Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson, Virginia. Early intervention is absolutely critical, so CDR serves children who: * have disabilities or delays in their development * are at risk because of very low family income * have other risk factors such as premature birth, teen parents, or parental substance abuse * need high-quality child care and development services CDR is an invaluable resource for all parents who have questions or concerns about their infant or toddler. One call to 757.566.TOTS (757.566.8687) opens the door to a whole range of services provided by CDR, as well as referrals to other community organizations. CDR also provides services to expectant parents, teen parents, fathers, child-care providers, and other early childhood professionals. We Train Professionals For more than 25 years, CDR has provided state-of-the-art training and technical assistance to child development professionals throughout the country and across the globe.

Empower Therapy aims to serve children with neurological differences. We help them develop life skills, communication skills required for daily activities and obtain independence.

Our Mission: To be a resource to our parents and provide a nurturing environment where it is safe to ask questions. We cater to the physical and emotional needs of the whole family. To provide the best possible services for our parents and children. Our therapy center has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for our clients and their families. To encourage and support the continued learning of our employees, as well as our families. Our therapists maintain a variety of skills and always strive to stay abreast of the latest information to provide to our families. To use a team approach. We will partner with physicians, caregivers, and others involved in each child’s care, providing a bridge for our parents while we communicate the needs of their child. To be a stepping stone for the child and his/her family to go out into the community. To recycle our resources to not only grow the clinic, but also to help the community and beyond. To support our employees’ professional and personal growth. We will seek out and represent their thoughts and opinions. We will provide an environment that enables our employees to balance their work and family lives.