Infant & Toddler Development Services (ITDS)
Arbor Circle’s Infant and Toddler Development Services (ITDS) program is designed to help parents learn more about themselves and their children, enabling them to discover new ways to build strong relationships with their infants and toddlers. By addressing a variety of behavioral concerns and parental issues, such as depression, anxiety, or fears, our ITDS program empowers parents to create nurturing and supportive environments for their children’s growth and development. This is achieved through a range of services including counseling, case management, and more.
If you’re interested in supporting ITDS, please consider a direct donation.
A Community-Supported Program: Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage
Arbor Circle’s ITDS program has been made possible in part by the generosity of Kent County taxpayers and the voter-approved Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage. This community support demonstrates a shared commitment to the wellbeing of young children and their families, ensuring that they receive the necessary resources and guidance during their critical early years.
Our Infant and Toddler Development Services include:
Our Infant Toddler Development Services Therapists
britt kimber, LLMSW
Britt earned her MSW from Western Michigan University and has worked in the field since 2016.
Specialties: Infant Mental Health, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Developmental Trauma
Bailey Pierson, LMSW, IMH-E (II)
Bailey earned her degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She has worked in the field since 2020.
Specialties: Infant Mental Health, Perinatal Mood Disorders
Kyle Richard, LLMSW, IMH-E (II)
Kyle earned her BSW at Eastern Michigan University and her MSW at Grand Valley State University. Kyle previously worked as a Residential Crisis Counselor at The Bridge before moving to ITDS in 2020.
Specialties: Infant Mental Health, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Developmental Trauma
Whitney Thiry, LLMSW
Whitney earned their Bachelor of Psychology & Community Action and Social Change at the University of Michigan and their Master of Social Work & Master of Elementary Education at Washington University in St. Louis. They have worked in the field since 2022.
Specialties: Infant Mental Health, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Developmental Trauma, Caregiver-Child Relationship, Crisis Intervention, Elderly Care Services, Grief and Trauma Support Counseling
Karra Vander Wiere, LLMSW
Karra earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She has worked in the field since 2013.
Specialties: Infant Mental Health, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Developmental Trauma, Caregiver-Child Relationship, Crisis Intervention, Elderly Care Services, Grief and Trauma Support Counseling
Looking for help?
Visit our Find Help page or call us at 616-456-6571.
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