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Jade’s Brave Wing: A mother’s journey of turning trauma into hope for families navigating Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI)
“Connecting with Lansdowne changed everything. It equipped us with the tools to help her, and that knowledge was powerful.” Following a traumatic, unplanned delivery where Jade had to be resuscitated, she was diagnosed with a left BPI, damage to the network of nerves...
Apr 143 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


Mini photo sessions for Autism Awareness Day supporting families, Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Stacey Muller is using her photography business to support families like hers who have a child with Autism. Autism Awareness Day is on April 2, and in recognition of that, Stacey is offering mini photo sessions at her Brantford studio. Each session is a minimum $20 donation; all of the donations will be given to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. In an online post, Stacey shared, “As many of you know, our son has been diagnosed over the years with autism, epilepsy, and other neurol
Mar 172 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


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


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


Unveiling of site for new Lansdowne Children’s Centre celebrated
The mood was celebratory as the location for Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new purpose-built children’s treatment centre was unveiled on Aug. 8. Dignitaries, board members, clients and their families, staff, longtime supporters, and other well-wishers gathered at 168 Colborne Street, the site adjacent to the current location at 39 Mount Pleasant Street, to celebrate the announcement. Brantford-Brant MPP Dr. Will Bouma Brantford-Brant MPP Dr. Will Bouma noted that Lansdowne i
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Open house, public information meeting for new Lansdowne centre at 168 Colborne St. West
Members of the community are invited to preview drawings and plans for the proposed new Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development at 168 Colborne St West, City of Brantford.
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Ontario Builds a Brighter Future for Children with New Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford
A transformative new chapter in child development and family-centred care is unfolding in Brantford, Ontario, as Lansdowne Children’s Centre unveils the proposed location for construction of a new purpose-built children’s treatment centre
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Toonie birthday party raises funds for Lansdowne Kids
When Ainsley Harvey-Porat brought her donation to Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development, it was carefully taped up to make sure the coins inside wouldn’t roll out and decorated with sparkly gemstone stickers...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


21st annual Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids a success
Glossy paint and bright chrome shone on hundreds of motorcycles June 28 when riders lined up to roll out for the 21st annual Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Berry Sweet Success at Josmar Acres, Lansdowne Fundraiser
We’re thrilled to share that the Josmar Acres Strawberry Picking Fundraiser for Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development was a berry big success...
Jun 29, 20251 min read


Aspiring fashion designer Araya-Lee Smith named 2025 Terry Fisher Memorial Award winner
Araya-Lee Smith was named the 2025 Terry Fisher Memorial Award winner at the Lansdowne Children’s Centre annual general meeting on June...
Jun 20, 20252 min read


‘I like motorcycles, and I like Lansdowne’, youth ambassador to Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids
Matthew Cowling, who has been accessing programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development for most of his life, will be serving as the centre’s ambassador for the 2025 Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, taking place June 28 in Brantford, ON.
May 30, 20254 min read


Celebrating Brantford’s most successful Smile Cookie campaign to date, Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food For Thought each received $79,415.54, which in turn will support over 16,000 babies, kids and teens in the community.
May 21, 20253 min read


Last Call Early Bird Pricing! $30 per person, Rider+Passenger at Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids
The annual police-escorted group motorcycle tour is Brantford's LOUDEST fundraiser, supporting Lansdowne Children's Centre
May 15, 20252 min read
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