Sept 15, 2026 – Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC), an affiliate of Broward Health, has been named the 2026 Favorite Special Needs Program in Broward County by readers of South Florida Family Life as part of the magazine’s annual Family Favorites Awards.
After votes from readers across South Florida were counted, CDTC was selected for its comprehensive services and support for children and adolescents with developmental and medical needs.
“Being recognized by the readers of South Florida Family Life is especially meaningful because it reflects the trust families place in our team every day,” said Melissa Bottge White,executive director of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center. “We are honored to be recognized for the work we do alongside children and families and remain committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
For more than 40 years, CDTC has provided a wide range of programs and services designed to help children with disabilities and chronic illnesses reach their full potential. The organization works closely with children and their families to provide individualized care, medical and dental services, early intervention, educational resources and specialized programs that address each child’s unique needs.
One of the most recognizable services for the center is the Early Steps intervention program, providing support to infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities. As Broward County’s lead agency for Early Steps, CDTC works with families to evaluate children’s developmental needs, establish individualized goals and provide services such as speech, occupational and physical therapy, audiology, vision services and family education. Federally funded, the program has no income requirements and is always free for families.
Families value CDTC’s compassionate staff, multidisciplinary approach and commitment to improving the quality of life for children and their caregivers. Its comprehensive approach to care and longstanding commitment to the community has made CDTC a trusted resource for families throughout Broward County.
For additional information, please visit ChildrensDiagnostic.com or call 954-728-8080.
About Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) is a not-for-profit serving special needs patients and their families in Broward County. CDTC is a subsidiary of Broward Health and recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home offering a unique system of care annually for 9,000 infants, children, youth and women with chronic illnesses, disabilities and developmental delays.
For more information, visit ChildrensDiagnostic.com.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts four hospitals, two trauma centers, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of over $2 billion and annually provides over $554 million in charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
