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Best Places to Work 2025: 3. Child Health & Development Institute of CT Inc.

Headquarters: Farmington

Industry: Nonprofit

Website: www.chdi.org

Top Executive: Jeffrey Vanderploeg, President & CEO

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The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) advances innovative system, practice and policy solutions that improve behavioral health and well-being for children, youth and families in Connecticut and beyond.

Employee Benefits: CHDI covers 85% of medical, dental and vision costs for employees and dependents. It also provides 100% contributions for life insurance and long-term disability. Personal time off is accrued based on years of service and ranges from 22 days for less than three years, up to 32 days for more than 10 years.

Fun & Relaxation: Pickleball, a pumpkin decorating contest and holiday office decorating are a few activities the team enjoys.

Telecommuting: CHDI offers all employees a hybrid work schedule working in its Farmington office at least one day per week. The company also offers monthly office hours meetings for all staff with the president and CEO.

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