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Port Dover resident sees advocacy at the heart of Lansdowne Children’s Centre board position
A lot of public advocacy work comes down to building personal relationships in the community, noted Lansdowne Children’s Centre board member Rick Rozak. Hailing from Port Dover, Rozak joined the board in 2018. “The majority of my career, I worked with young people in the youth justice system,” he said. When he started out, he would have a caseload of two or three youths at a time, and a big part of his job was mentoring them through their plan of care, which he would also hel
2 days ago3 min read


Delhi resident excited to serve as Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s board treasurer
Justin Wareham is Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new treasurer on its board of directors. “It’s my first time with any kind of role like this; it’s exciting… scary,” he added with a laugh. Wareham lives in Delhi and works at Millards Chartered Professional Accountants ’ Brantford location as a CPA and an associate of the business. “Most of what I do is auditing not-for-profit organizations. I have a really strong background in that, and I think that'll really translate well in
2 days ago2 min read


Submit Your Smile Cookie Recipe, Support Lansdowne Kids
We're looking for your best suggestions for how to include Tim Hortons Smile Cookies at breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, in support of local children and youth programs provided by Brant Food For Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre.
Apr 151 min read


Lansdowne participates in World Autism Day flag raising in Brantford
The weather was chilly the afternoon of April 2 as a group gathered in Harmony Square to mark World Autism Day with a flag raising. “Even though it’s cold, it’s still a beautiful day, because there’s so many of you out today, and I’m so pleased to see that,” said Brantford Councillor Mandy Samwell. The event was organized by Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre. New this year was the event taking place in the afternoon, so that it would be easier for families to att
Apr 82 min read


Putting the 'simple' in tax filing - free, fast and secure service
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) created SimpleFile services to make tax filing free, fast, and secure.
Apr 11 min read


EKO Scholarship Program, applications due April 30
If you’ll be studying at a college, university, Indigenous institute or career training program in the fall of 2025, EKO wants to support
Apr 11 min read


2026 Client Satisfaction Survey, gaining perspective from Lansdowne client families
All Lansdowne client families are invited to participate in sharing their experiences receiving services and support...
Mar 22 min read


Lansdowne Children's Centre Client Satisfaction Survey 2025 results
“At Lansdowne, one of our foundational goals is to provide family-centered services. We can only do this with feedback from the families we serve. " The annual Lansdowne Children’s Centre Client Satisfaction Survey is an opportunity for the families served by Lansdowne to provide feedback.
Feb 252 min read


Rotary Club of Brantford annual Children's Party at Lansdowne Children's Centre, 2025
It was a Block Party bonanza at Lansdowne Children’s Centre as the agency’s annual children's holiday party, presented with Rotary Club of Brantford, connected kids of all ages with interactive brick-based activities celebrating the worlds of Lego and Minecraft.
Dec 19, 20253 min read


1 in 10 children need help finding their voice | Speech Services at Lansdowne
A parent's success story finding support for their child's development with Lansdowne Children's Centre, speech services
Dec 2, 20253 min read


A PATH TO POSSIBILITY: Joining families in exploring a child's potential
It’s little things in young lives that often create the biggest moments. For Julie Neal, finding the right equipment to empower her daughter Tenley to join in a family dance party was a big moment.
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Physical Activity for Kids, Cerebral Palsy-Network Science and Family Day 2025 Registration
An online event exploring keynotes by researchers and individuals with lived experience who are experts in the areas of physical health and activity!
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Mobile Cancer Screening Coach coming to Lansdowne Children’s Centre Brantford site
The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program’s Mobile Cancer Screening Coach is coming to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Brantford site on Tuesday, September 16.
Sep 9, 20251 min read


"Team Isla" shares their Lansdowne journey, 2025 Heroes Walk and Roll amabassadors
Brantford's Isla Clarke is this year's Lansdowne Children's Centre ambassador to the Heroes Walk and Roll in Brant Park, October 4
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Supporting Inclusion in Early Learning Environments | Early Integration
In this 3-part video series (10min) we explore how professionals from Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development help to create and support inclusive early learning spaces across the city of Brantford, the County of Brant, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Bertie the Bus visits Lansdowne Children's Centre
Young scholars getting ready for the return to school had a chance to either learn for the first time or get a reminder on how to safely...
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Back to school transition tips, from Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre
Goal setting, checklists, helpful visuals and educator communication, are just some of the back to school tips shared by Autism Services professionals at Lansdowne Children's Centre is online presentation resource.
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Happiness Hikers join the Lansdowne Cruisers at Brantford Rotary Classic Run
Photo courtesy of Vincent Ball, Brantford Expositor The 41st annual Brantford Rotary Classic Run on June 1 at W. Ross MacDonald School...
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Pathways to Service in Haldimand and Norfolk, family resource H-N REACH
Connect with family and children support services and resources in Haldimand and Norfolk countires, Ontario. H-N REACH
May 14, 20252 min read


Tamie Aubin is Lansdowne’s new Director of Client Services
Stepping into her new role, Aubin said her focus will be determining what’s already working well and exploring how to build on that existing success, while also “continuing to ensure that we use our best practice philosophies; working collaboratively with all the programs; and maintaining the partnerships with our communities, our families, all of our stakeholders.”
May 1, 20253 min read
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