History

The Child Development Project was started by Dr. Jim Geidner, Ph.D. and grew out of the need for high quality clinical services for infants, young children and families in Northern Wisconsin. Dr. Geidner has presented and published his work in both national and international journals and at conferences across the country. Dr. Geidner has held several faculty positions and affiliations, including University of Chicago, Rush Medical School, University of Illinois School of Nursing and Southern New Hampshire University. He is an expert in Infant Mental Health and Early Childhood Mental Health. Dr. Geidner has over twenty years experience working with children. He is currently an Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin, Superior and Director of the Child Development Project.

Organization

The Child Development Project started as a research based clinic affiliated with the University of Wisconsin, Superior. The Project is a cooperative effort among faculty in Early Childhood, Counseling, Health and Human Performance and Art Therapy. The Project works in collaboration with Family Forum Head Start and Early Head Start.

The Child Development Project is the only infant and early childhood mental health clinic in Northern Wisconsin. The Project offers clinical services for infants and young children. We will begin to see high risk mothers during their third trimester of pregnancy. 

CDP is dedicated to developing innovative therapies for infants and young children. All children are served regardless of income, race, color or creed.