CDR

What CDR does

Child Development Resources (CDR) is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1965 and headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, that provides early childhood intervention and family support services across the Virginia Peninsula. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs — including the Infant & Parent Program (specialized PT/OT/speech therapies for children 0-3 with developmental delays), Early Head Start (home- and center-based services for low-income families), Parents as Teachers, Developmental Playgroup, Fatherhood, Motherhood, HEART (family mental health therapy), and Circle of Parents — coordinated through a single Central Point of Entry phone line (757-566-TOTS) and online intake form. CDR also leads the statewide Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network (VA ITSN) through nine regional offices, delivering professional development and coaching to early childhood educators.

CDR's business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure with no proprietary technology platform. Revenue (FY 2024-25 total of $17,010,244) is generated through federal grants (HHS/ACF for Early Head Start, Fatherhood, and VA ITSN; $2.94M), state and local government grants ($6.42M from Virginia DSS, DOE, DOH), charitable contributions and capital campaign gifts ($5.63M), and fee-for-service contracts including insurance billing for specialized therapies and professional training revenue. Services to families are predominantly free or income-eligible, with specialized therapies billed to insurance on a no-deny basis. GTM is community-led, relying on healthcare provider referrals, United Way partnerships, community outreach, and recurring signature fundraising events (Garden Party, Oyster Roast, Trike Trek, Spring Raffle). The organization employs 101-250 staff and serves more than 14,000 individuals annually across direct service and training programs.

Name

CDR

Legal name

Child Development Resources, Inc.

Website

https://cdr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Child Development Resources is a Williamsburg, Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that provides early intervention therapies, Early Head Start, parent education, and family support programs for children 0-3 and their families across the Virginia Peninsula. It also leads the statewide Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network, serving over 14,000 individuals annually through grant- and donation-funded services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Intervention Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Coordination / Case Management (IDEA Part C) (EDACAFAK), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Mental Health & Infant/Early Childhood Consultation (0–5) (EDACAFAO)

Keywords

• Early childhood intervention
• Early Head Start services
• Parent education programs
• Developmental therapy services
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: CDR receives significant funding from federal grants (including Early Head Start, Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting), state grants, and local government allocations. These grants fund specific programs and services.
2. Contributions and Gifts: Individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants provide operating support and capital campaign funding. The organization has an active donor base with multiple giving levels from Circle of Hope ($1,000-$2,499) to Circle of Promise ($5,000-$9,999) and Circle of Caring ($10,000+).
3. Contracts and Fees: Fee-for-service training programs through CDR's Center for Professional Development, and contracted services with government agencies for specific programs.
4. Insurance Billing: Specialized services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are billed to insurance. No family is denied services due to inability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CDR delivers early intervention, child development, and family support services for infants, toddlers, pregnant persons, and their families in Virginia's Williamsburg area, including specialized therapies (PT, OT, speech), Early Head Start, Parents as Teachers, Fatherhood and Motherhood programs, the HEART therapy program, Circle of Parents support groups, and Developmental Playgroups. At the statewide level, CDR leads the Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network (VA ITSN), providing coaching and training to childcare providers across nine regional offices.

Product overview

CDR operates as a single unified service organization offering multiple interconnected early childhood and family support programs. The core programs include Infant & Parent Program (IPP) for early intervention therapies, Early Head Start for comprehensive child development, and Parents as Teachers for parent education. These are complemented by specialized services including Fatherhood, Motherhood, HEART (mental health therapy), Circle of Parents support groups, and the Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network (VA ITSN) for professional development. Services are coordinated through a Central Point of Entry that provides a single access point for families, with Developmental Playgroup providing group-based early learning opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant & Parent Program (IPP) Early intervention program for children from birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities, providing specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapy primarily delivered in family homes. Free developmental screenings and assessments; specialized services billed to insurance with no family denied due to inability to pay.
• Early Head Start (EHS) Comprehensive federally funded child development program serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant persons from before birth until age three, offering home-based and center-based services to promote family self-reliance and healthy parent-child relationships. Free for families meeting income, homelessness, or foster child criteria; at least 10% of enrolled children must have disabilities.
• Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent education program supporting parents as their child's first teacher through twice-monthly home visits and parent groups until the child turns six, helping families overcome obstacles to early learning.
• Developmental Playgroup Interactive play program for infants and toddlers enrolled in CDR's home-based services, held at CDR's facility to help children develop skills needed for preschool.
• Fatherhood Program Free family-centered program supporting fathers and fathers-to-be with parenting, relationships, health, employment, and money management through one-on-one assistance and group workshops including 24/7 Dads and Rookie Dads.
• Motherhood Program Free prenatal and postpartum support program offering lactation support from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, social support groups, breastfeeding groups, infant massage, and mothers-and-babies classes.
• Central Point of Entry Single point of contact via phone (757-566-TOTS) and online form for families to access all CDR services, providing free developmental screenings and home visits for families in James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and York County.
• Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network (VA ITSN) Statewide network providing coaching, training, and technical assistance to early care and education programs through nine regional offices to improve quality of infant and toddler care across Virginia.
• HEART Program (Healthy And Emotionally Attuned Relationships Therapy) Family-centered therapy program offering individual counseling for adults and play therapy for children ages 2-8, supporting families dealing with parental depression, anxiety, or behavioral challenges.
• Circle of Parents Free parent-led support groups for anyone in a parenting role, facilitated by trained facilitators to provide support, stress release, and skill-building in a respectful environment.
• Pregnancy Services Prenatal support services including monthly home visits through Early Head Start and Parents as Teachers, providing information on pregnancy, health, nutrition, and newborn care, with nurse visits within two weeks of birth.

Quantifiable outcome

• 435 children received early intervention and individualized therapies through Infant & Parent Program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDR was selected as one of four grantees for the Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program, a $2.5 million state-funded initiative to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health outcomes. CDR joins Johnston Memorial Hospital, Rockbridge Area Health Center, and Strength in Peers as pilot program partners.
• United Way of the Virginia PeninsulacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way provides significant funding support and serves as a key referral source for CDR's programs. CDR values United Way's support and the generosity of those who give through the United Way.
• VCU Medical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDR has a residency program partnership with VCU Medical School, allowing pediatricians and pediatric neurologists to complete rotations at CDR as part of their training. Dr. Mark Holman serves as CDR's Medical Director.
• Old Dominion UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEART program partnered with Old Dominion University to offer art therapy to preschool and school-aged children.
• Colonial Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Developmental Playgroup and other programs through funding and resource coordination.
• Busch GardensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFatherhood program partnered with Busch Gardens for a family event featuring rides, food, family bonding time, and information sharing.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Nurse-Family Partnership: National nonprofit delivering evidence-based home visiting for low-income first-time mothers and their children. Direct comparability on home-visiting model, prenatal-to-3 age range, and federal/state funding model.
• Parents as Teachers (National Center): National nonprofit that licenses and supports the Parents as Teachers home-visiting model that CDR delivers locally. Direct comparability on curriculum, target population (prenatal-to-5), and evidence-based home visiting.
• Healthy Families America (HFA): Prevent Child Abuse America affiliate that accredits home-visiting programs for at-risk families prenatal-to-3. Comparable on home-visiting service model, target population, and federal funding streams.
• Bright Beginnings (Washington DC): Nonprofit serving young children and families experiencing homelessness and poverty with early childhood development programs. Comparable on mission, target population (low-income 0–5), and blended family support model.

Broad incumbents

• Zero to Three: National nonprofit focused on early childhood development, infant mental health, and policy. Comparable on mission and 0–3 service orientation, though operating more at the policy/research layer than direct service.
• Easter Seals (Easterseals): Large national nonprofit providing early intervention, therapy, and disability services to children and families. Comparable as a multi-service early childhood intervention provider, though at much greater geographic scale than CDR.

Others

• United Way of the Virginia Peninsula: Major CDR funder and referral partner serving the same Williamsburg/James City/York geography. Comparable as a community-based funding ecosystem participant, not a service peer.
• Virginia Department of Health (Perinatal Health Hubs partners): Counterparties (Johnston Memorial, Rockbridge Area Health Center, Strength in Peers) selected alongside CDR for the Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot. Comparable as Virginia maternal-infant service providers but operating under separate governance.

Regional players

• ChildSavers (Richmond, VA): Virginia-based nonprofit providing early childhood mental health and child development services. Comparable on mental-health and early-childhood intervention service mix in the Virginia market.
• Children's Home Society of Virginia: Virginia-based nonprofit providing child welfare, early childhood, and family support services including home visiting. Comparable on regional Virginia presence and blended early-childhood/family-service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/566TOTS
• Facebookfacebook.com/CDR.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/childdevelopmentresources

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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