Compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for children, teens, and families in the greater Milford area.

In Kent County, where Milford is located, an alarming 35.5% of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 18.1% have seriously considered suicide. These statistics from the Delaware Youth Risk Behavior Survey underscore the urgent need for specialized mental health services for young people in our community.
The Center for Child Development is committed to addressing this need in Milford. With a growing population and a significant youth demographic of 26.4%, there are many families who can benefit from our services. We offer robust telehealth options, making therapy accessible and convenient for those in southern Delaware. We also partner with the Milford School District to provide on-site support. Our goal is to ensure every child in Milford has the opportunity to thrive.
We are deeply committed to the Milford community, providing accessible, expert care that families can trust.
We specialize in providing high-quality telehealth services to families in Milford and across southern Delaware, ensuring convenient access to care.
Delaware's largest team of child and teen mental health specialists, with expertise in anxiety, trauma, EMDR, play therapy, and more.
Our therapists are on-site in the Milford School District, providing therapy where your child learns.
We accept Aetna, Highmark, Health Options, AmeriHealth, and Delaware Medicaid so quality care is accessible for every family.
Founded in 2005, CCD has grown into Delaware's most trusted provider of children's mental health services across the state.
While our main office is in Newark, our commitment to telehealth and school-based services makes us accessible to every family in Delaware.
Every child is different. That's why we offer a full range of evidence-based therapies to meet your family's unique needs.
Whether you live in Shawnee Acres or Lincoln, CCD provides accessible mental health care for families across greater Milford.
Serving families in Milford and surrounding areas
Your child deserves compassionate, expert care. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about ourservices for\n Milford families.