How SmartSimple is helping change the lives of high-risk children and youth
The numbers don’t lie; children who suffer from untreated mental health issues in their formative years are at significant risk for a future of behavioral problems, unemployment, incarceration and even suicide. Did you know? An estimated one in five Canadian children experience mental health issues Approximately 60% of incarcerated males in Canada have a history of childhood conduct problems It’s estimated that future costs for a career criminal can be up to $6.5M if no early intervention takes place It’s why SmartSimple was eager to help Child Development Institute (CDI) and their SNAP (Stop Now And Plan) National Expansion Campaign . “At SmartSimple, we firmly believe technology has the power to do good things, so whenever we see an opportunity to apply our expertise to help an organization meet their goals, we’re happy to facilitate.” SNAP is an evidence-based intervention model designed to positively change the lives of high-risk children in their middle ye