Mission: Founded in 1920, the Detroit Institute for Children (DIC) annually provides more than 60,000 hours of services to children enrolled in pre-K through 12 that address an array of neurological, developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs associated with conditions such as Speech and Language Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Two profound principles guide us and the care we offer:
-Provide compassionate, expert care to children with special needs.
-Concentrate on treating the whole child, not just the disability.

These founding principles remain at the cornerstone of our mission and vision today:
-We empower children to overcome challenges.
-Children with special needs and their families are all thriving members of the community.

Detroit Institute for Children is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2016, and donations are tax-deductible.