The CDI began its work in late 2003 in order to develop a solutions-based 10 year strategy to improve the health, safety and learning of the children of the area and to increase their sense of belonging to their community. Support for the work has been drawn from the children, parents and community members in Tallaght West along with statutory and community-based providers, regional agencies, national institutions and experts.

Led by a consortium of 23 people, CDI has published eight preliminary research documents, culminating in the publication of 'A Place for Children'. The five Year Implementation Plan currently being delivered is jointly funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs who have made a combined commitment of €15 million to the project.

Mission Statement

We who live and work in Tallaght West have high expectations for all children living in our communities.

We want our children to love who they are and to be cherished irrespective of social background, cultural differences and country of origin.

We see every child and every family being provided with support, opportunities and choices to meet these expectations.

We see the whole community owning responsibility for the quality, beauty and safety of the local environment.

We see children encouraged and cherished by the whole community.

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