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Lansdowne Children’s Centre believes in the power of diverse perspectives. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to inclusive, family-centered care. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, your contributions will help shape brighter futures. Work @ Lansdowne Job Postings Autism Therapist Family Engagement Coordinator Physiotherapist Communicative Disorders Assistant Manager Rehabilitation Services Resource Consultant Every Kid Counts Coordinator Occupational Therapist Respite Support Worker Load More 🧭 About Us At Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to inclusive, family-centered care. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, your contributions will help shape brighter futures. “Unlock A New Skill – Unlock A New Smile” celebrates the magical moments when an infant, child, or youth, client achieves a new sense of accomplishment, excitement and… pure joy. "I can’t even describe the look in the eyes of a parent watching their child experience something that they simply didn’t think was possible. " You belong here. 🌈 Why You’ll Love Working Here Growth: Training, mentorship, and career development for all stages Purpose: Work that makes a difference in our community Belonging: Employee committees, inclusive policies, and a culture of respect Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, HOOPP retirement plan, and more 🙌 Accessibility & Inclusion Lansdowne Children’s Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Work in a multi-specialty care team Lansdowne offers a wide variety of services and supports for infants, children and youth with special needs and their families. Our coordinated services and interdisciplinary teams engage team members across different specialties to discuss care plans, share insights and work with families. Who are we looking for? Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Speech-Language Therapists Support Workers Early Childhood Educators Program Managers Intake Coordinators Lansdowne Children's Centre is looking for dedicated, talented, passionate individuals excited to contribute to our mission: supporting infants, children and youth with physical, developmental or communication needs, and their families. If you are interested in receiving more information, or would like to reach out with your questions, please email: apply@lansdownecc.com For prospective students seeking placements (Co-Op)... Lansdowne Children's Centre is committed to providing active learning environments and knowledge sharing experiences for students. If you are interested in a placement with Lansdowne, you should first confirm with your educational institution to ensure compliance with their policies, procedures, eligibility criteria and preferred method for contacting Lansdowne.

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Registration and event calendar for workshops and social events hosted by Autism Brant, autism services at Lansdowne Children's Centre (Brantford). Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Welcome to the Autism Brant event calendar. Click on RSVP to learn more about the event and start your registration. Looking for an event? You can use keywords in the search bar to find it. Calendar View Multiple Dates Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 12-15 Thu, Jan 29 Lansdowne Brantford Girls Night Out is a relaxed, safe and supervised social experience offered monthly, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Past activities have included ceramics, shopping and bowling We will alternate between free activities at Lansdowne and outings in the community which may have a cost associated. RSVP Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group Fri, Jan 30 Brantford Children 2-6 with their caregivers can attend activities and story time at Lansdowne Childrens Centre. RSVP Multiple Dates Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 Wed, Feb 04 Brantford A group for children aged 10-14 to have a chance to practice social skills while engaging in their favorite video games. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behaviour or are a flight risk. RSVP Load More Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 or ext. 327, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Registration and event calendar for workshops and social events hosted by Autism Brant, autism services at Lansdowne Children's Centre (Brantford). Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Welcome to the Autism Brant event calendar. Click on RSVP to learn more about the event and start your registration. Looking for an event? You can use keywords in the search bar to find it. Event List View January 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 12-15 +1 more 30 7:00 p.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 31 1 2 3 4 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 +1 more 5 6 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 7 8 Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 or ext. 327, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

​Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development is a SmartStart Hub - a one-stop point of entry connecting families and caregivers with local child development services, supports and resources for a child's communication, developmental, and/or physical development needs. VISIT OUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING OPEN PROGRAMS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS CLICK HERE Questions or concerns about your child's development? Connect with our SmartStart Hub team, submit a referral today! 1/5 Unlock a new skill— Services Donations Resources Careers Unlock a new SMILE Start Here Programs and Events Look to the Event Calendar for registration and more information about upcoming events Event Calendar News and Stories Look to the News Blog for featured stories and news about Lansdowne families, staff and partners News Blog Helping Kids unlock their potential. Lansdowne Children's Centre is a highly accredited children's treatment centre (CTC) and SmartStart Hub, connecting caregivers and educators with local resources, services and support programs, for infants, children and youth with physical, communication, and/or developmental needs. If you have questions about early childhood development milestones, or are seeking help to navigate a diagnosis, you can connect with SmartStart Hub for help and answers. Anyone can submit a referral. Examples of client conditions supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre include: Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spina Bifida, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Chromosomal disorders and Neurological conditions. Lansdowne Children's Centre service providers work with clients and their families at sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, and in a variety of community settings such as homes, schools, childcares, early learning environments, after-school programs and day camps, as well as through virtual means using streaming video. Lansdowne Children's Centre proudly delivers SmartStart Hub rehabilitation, respite and recreation services, serving Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Client Family Announcements More News Rotary Club of Brantford annual Children's Party at Lansdowne Children's Centre, 2025 1 in 10 children need help finding their voice | Speech Services at Lansdowne A PATH TO POSSIBILITY: Joining families in exploring a child's potential 1 2 3 4 5 Celebrating Donors, Donations More News Special Announcement for Your Holiday and Year-End Giving Chance & Friends return to Lansdowne for the holiday season, thank you PetSmart Magic of Giving Holiday Market raises over $9,000 for Lansdowne Kids 1 2 3 4 5 Community News and Events More News Family Literacy Day: Interview with Lacey L. Bakker, owner of Pandamonium Publishing House Jan. 15 Weather Closure Notice Annemarie Krauss saying goodbye after 35 years at Lansdowne 1 2 3 4 5 Lansdowne Children's Centre endeavours to provide a Scent-Free environment for the safety and comfort of all. Please refrain from the use of scented products when attending any of our sites and/or programs. Lansdowne acknowledges we are on the traditional treaty and unceded territory of the Original People including the Attawanderon, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee that has long been home to the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize their enduring connection as perpetual stewards of these lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement and the Haldimand Treaty, covering six miles either side of the Grand River along its length. In the spirit of these treaties, we seek to understand our place within history and build mindfulness of our present solidarity with Indigenous partners through relationships supporting families, so all children reach their potential. Adopted: February 2025, Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors

Get involved with Lansdowne by attending Centre, Foundation and Community events #ForTheKids. Education, Socials, Support and Fundraising opportunities. Lansdowne Event Calendar January 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 29 Day (1/4) Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed +1 more 30 Day (2/4) Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed +1 more 31 Day (3/4) Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed +1 more 1 Day (4/4) Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed +1 more +2 more 2 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 10 11 12 13 14 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 +1 more 15 16 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 17 18 19 5:00 p.m. Teen Social Group ages 14-17 Autism Services +1 more 20 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 +1 more 21 22 8:00 p.m. Understanding Challenging Behaviour Live Webinar +1 more 23 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 24 25 26 27 28 29 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 12-15 +1 more 30 7:00 p.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 31 1 2 3 4 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 +1 more 5 6 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group +1 more 7 8 List View

Register to participate in available fee for service programs offered by Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre. We are happy to help guide you in completing the requirements for service. Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford What are Fee for Service (FFS) programs? Starting at $185/hour as of May 1, 2025 Autism Services program fees are inclusive of the in-program time, indirect supervision by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), report writing and prep-work that occurs before and after each program appointment. I am ready to register... Start Form Return to this page and update your information as often as needed. Keeping your profile current and confirming that you meet the three criteria for eligibility can help maintain and improve your wait list position. Questions? We are happy to help guide you through registration with Lansdowne Children's Centre, registering with Ontario Autism Program (OAP), and any questions you may have about Lansdowne Autism Services ABA fee-for-service programs. Follow the link below to connect with a Family Support Worker. Contact Us more about FFS program registration When you complete the FFS program registration form, based on your responses you will be added to one of two lists for Autism Services: "Waitlist- Does not meet criteria" or "Ready to Go-Meets criteria". You will only be contacted by Lansdowne to be offered a spot in an FFS program if you have communicated that you currently meet the following eligibility criteria: Your child is a registered client with Lansdowne Children's Centre Autism Services You currently have funding available to purchase the minimum contract amount (1 hr/week for 3 months, $2220) or have scheduled your determination of needs meeting with AccessOAP What is an Intensive ABA program? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Intensive ABA program is a fee-for-service therapy intended for children ages 0 to 12 years. This Autism Services program teaches your child essential skills and management of challenging behaviours. Learn More What is a Goal-based ABA program? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Goal-based ABA program is a fee-for-service therapy available to children and youth ages newborn to 18 years. This program helps your child to reach their unique goals in a series of weekly appointments, delivered in a mix of 1:1, groups and workshops, with an emphasis on parent/caregiver training/consultation. Learn More What happens after FFS registration? After your completed form is submitted you will receive an automated email confirmation. Next, one of our family support workers will review your updated registration and determine if you meet the required criteria to begin a fee-for-service ABA program with Autism Services. For those on the "Ready to Go" list... When your program has availability you will receive an offer of service email from Lansdowne, delivered to the email address currently on file with us from your most-recent registration form. This offer will include an an expiry date. Please respond to the offer with urgency. Failure to respond and complete the acceptance form before the expiry date will result in forfeit of your child's priority in the wait list. You will be required to restart the process again with a new registration form. Core Clinical Funding typically expires after 12-months. Accepting services from another provider will not impact your access to any Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre.

A trusted Autism service and support provider in Brantford and Brant County since 2004, providing Foundational Family Services and individualized programming and behaviour reduction plans for child and youth clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Fee-For-Service Programs Apply Today making connections. A trusted Autism service and support provider in Brantford and Brant County since 2004, providing Foundational Family Services and individualized programming and behaviour reduction plans for child and youth clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). OPEN MENU Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Workers by phone or email, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-454-7186 (local 519-753-3153) ext. 268 or ext. 327 , or email autism@lansdownecc.com EVENTS Register for Upcoming Events, Autism Services Multiple Dates Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 Tue, Jan 20 Brantford More info RSVP Autism Services Practice Playdates - Winter Session Jan. 22- Mar. 12 Thu, Jan 22 Brantford More info RSVP Understanding Challenging Behaviour Live Webinar Thu, Jan 22 Live Webinar: Link sent by email More info RSVP Load More Autism Services, Lansdowne Children's Centre and Family Engagement Services organize and facilitate programs, workshops and social events for Lansdowne children and youth clients and their families. Open Autism Event Calendar Checkout past events Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre include group events for Lansdowne clients and their families. Some events are hosted by Autism Services, as part of our Foundational Family Services, and others attended and supported by our team and our clients. OPEN PLAYLIST CLICK HERE to open the YouTube playlist, EVENTS with AUTISM SERVICES at LANSDOWNE VIDEOS Autism Services provides a FREE streaming webinar channel featuring presentations on popular topics of family interest or concern. Our videos are hosted on YouTube as unlisted links. Continue to our Webinar Gallery to learn more and access education resources you can view at your convenience. VIEW VIDEOS 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, 2025 Youth presenter has message go viral on social media, World Autism Awareness Day It’s clear that Karrvin’s words resonated with the Lansdowne Children's Centre community and well beyond; within 24 hours of a video of him speaking being posted on Lansdowne’s social media Apr 15, 2025 Celebrating the life-changing work of Lansdowne during World Autism Awareness Day Brandon and Chelsea Partridge shared a bit about their experiences as the parents of children with Autism, supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre.. Apr 15, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 Are you looking for help with getting started? Try our Start Here Guide . 4 Steps to connecting you with Autism Services. We can help you with registration, referrals and more. Autism Services @ Lansdowne First Steps for Families Registration help Learn about ABA therapy Follow our 4-Step plan to Ontario Autism Program (OAP) registration and service eligibility Learn More Foundational Family Services Ages 0 - 18 years FREE Autism Services supports at Lansdowne Tools to work with your child and participate in their learning and development Learn More Early Years Programs Ages 12 - 48 months FREE Caregiver-mediated programs teach families strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Learn More Intensive ABA Ages 0 - 12 years Fee-for-service therapy Your child is taught essential skills and the management of challenging behaviours. Learn More Goal-Based ABA Ages 0 - 18 years Fee-for-service therapy Help your child reach their unique goals in a series of weekly appointments. Learn More Workshops Parents participate in education and training Online or in-person Autism Services Calendar Video Gallery What is ABA? Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. ABA therapy applies our understanding of how behavior works to real situations. The goal is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning. ABA treatment is individualized to meet the unique needs of your child/youth, focusing on desired behaviour with awareness of emotional and environmental influences. Can ABA Help? YES! ABA therapy when supervised by a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) helps to increase functional appropriate behavior and decreases challenging behavior. Why Lansdowne? Lansdowne Children's Centre has been a trusted provider of Autism Services for children and youth with Autism in Brantford and Brant County since 2004. We have provided Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services throughout this time including Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI), ABA Supports and Services, groups, workshops and parent training. Our caring staff get to know our children and families well, and learn how to best suit their needs. Our Family-Centered principles guide our relationship working with children, parents and caregivers in collaboration. We also have access to other specialist Lansdowne team members should you have questions or needs outside of Autism Services. Common Questions What is a Family Support Worker? Our Family Support Workers (FSW) are here to help children, youth and their families’ access appropriate Autism services and supports quickly and easily. Our FSW team can help you with: • Registering for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and Access OAP • Completing and submitting funding applications • Service coordination to meet your family needs • Answer any other questions you might have about Autism srvices and Lansdowne Children's Centre You can reach our Family Support Workers by phone at 1-800-454-7186 (local 519-753-3153) extension 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com(mailto:autism@lansdownecc.com) Fee-for-Service and Foundational Family Services, what's the difference? Fee-for-Service programs and services require a client payment for access to the program or service, similar to pay-to-play recreation programs like music lessons, youth sports and art classes. We are happy to help you discover available funding programs to offset your Fee-for-Service costs. The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is an example of a provincial government program requiring registration, application and approval to access funds. Additional funding resources include grants, scholarships, bursaries and sponsorships. Foundational Family Services are no-cost to the client family. They are publicly funded programs and services, accessible to all clients meeting the need criteria for the service or program. Free Foundational Family Services begin with a no-charge intake consultation to learn more about you and your child, and your family's needs. We are happy to make recommendations for programs and assistance to best-serve your unique needs. What is the Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program? Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are FREE of charge, part of our Foundational Family Services, and teach families strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. These play-based and child-led programs are for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months (1 - 4 years), and aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development. A program is available for a period of up to six-months per child. How long is your waitlist? The time between your initial intake consultation and your first program or service experience varies, depending on the program or service you are seeking. We do not have a standard expectation for wait time. We do have excellent resource consultants that are happy to help you navigate waittimes by recommending alternative action plans to fill your time. These alternatives may include one, or a mix of suggestions, including virtual care, streaming webinars for at-home actions, or alternate program paths with available capacity. Learn more about the available FREE Foundational Family Services and the Fee-For-Service supports at Lansdowne. FREE Services Fee-for-Service

Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre has been trusted Autism service and support provider in Brantford and Brant County since 2004. Where To Start? #1 Is your child newly diagnosed? Here are some helpful resources as you work to become more familiar with Autism. Autism Ontario: Home Autism Speaks Canada: Hom e Geneva Centre for Autism OAP (Ontario Autism Program) 100 Day Tool Kit for Families of Newly Diagnosed Young Children (PDF <3MB) Are you looking to speak with someone? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext 268 or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com or call Autism Ontario at 1-800-472-7789 Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford #2 Are you eligible for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? To be eligible to register for the Ontario Autism Program, your child must: Be under age 18 Currently live in Ontario Have a written diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder from a qualified professional Your child’s written diagnosis must include: Your child’s full name and date of birth The date of your child’s assessment A statement indicating that the child meets the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder The qualified professional’s name and credentials First Steps for Families Are you looking for help with registration paperwork? Call our Autism Services Family Support Worker at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 #3 Are you registered for the Ontario Autism Program? Register for OAP You must fill out and submit the Ontario Autism Program registration form, provided by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (the Ministry). Your child or youth must meet the program eligibility criteria to be registered. Contact the Ministry’s central intake and registration team (CIRT) by emailing oap@ontario.ca or calling 1-888-444-4530. You do not need to register again if you have previously registered your child for the Ontario Autism Program. Your child’s registration date is based on when the Ministry receives your registration form and all supporting documents. The registration list is controlled and monitored by the Ministry and Lansdowne staff is not able to access this information. #4 Are you registered with Lansdowne Autism Services? If you are interested in Autism services at Lansdowne or purchasing individual treatment, you will need to register directly with Lansdowne Autism Services. This list is internally controlled and we can let you know if you are currently on our list to purchase treatment. Registration for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) or other Lansdowne services (i.e. Speech), does not automatically register you with Autism Services. Please complete a referral form with our SmartStart Hub team to get connected with Autism Services. You can complete the online form, OR call our team at 519.753.3153 x507. Complete a Referral Form Register for Fee-for-Service Childhood Budgets/ One Time Funding Childhood budgets provide money directly to you to purchase the services and supports that are most important to you and your child. CLICK HERE for a list of eligible expenses. including purchasing behavioural services, as well as other areas where you can spend your funding has been compiled. Families with children under age six are eligible to receive $20,000 per child. Families with children aged six and older are eligible to receive $5,000 per child. Families who accept a childhood budget can be assured that their child’s position on the provincial waitlist will be maintained for entry into the new needs-based, sustainable Ontario Autism Program. CLICK HERE for OAP information sessions, online If you have received a childhood budget, you may be eligible to receive interim one-time funding after submitting your expense form and if you have not yet transitioned into core services in the new needs-based Autism program. Learn more about the available FREE Foundational Family Services and the Fee-For-Service supports at Lansdowne. FREE Services Fee-for-Service

The Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors governs the Centre operations, providing oversight to the pursuit of the organization's Mission and Vision, guided by the Values. Board of Directors Board Portal Login Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us We need you. Join The Board. APPLY Growing with you... The Lansdowne Children's Centre and Foundation Annual Report is available to read and download online. Past annual reports are also available, located below the roster of the Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors. 2023+ Strategic Plan Overview 2024-25 Annual Report PDF 2024-25 Annual Report Online Ashley Veldkamp Board Chair, President, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee More Info Anne Noyes Board Secretary More Info Jason Lickers Board Member More Info Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo- Board Member More Info Lloyd St Amand Board Past Chair More Info Dr. Benjamin Klein, Ex Officio Medical Director, Lansdowne Children's Centre More Info Joe Persia Board Member More Info Vicky Smith Board Member, Chair Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee More Info Jennifer Steffler Board 2nd Vice President More Info Holly Clark Board Member More Info Kathy Straus Board Member More Info Vincent Vilaca Board Member More Info Justin Wareham Board Treasurer, Chair Finance/Personnel Committee [F&P] More Info Jamie Toner Board Member More Info Rick Rozak Board Member, Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee More Info Will Bucholtz Board Member More Info Annual Report Archives 2023-24 Annual Report PDF 2022-23 Annual Report PDF (7 Mb) 2021-22 Annual Report PDF (6 Mb) 2023-24 Annual Report Online 2022-23 Annual Report Online 2021-22 Annual Report Online Learn more about our Lansdowne Mission, Vision and Values. Who We Are Our Strategic Plan What is a board's purpose? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors governs the Centre operations, providing oversight to the pursuit of the organization's Mission and Vision, guided by the Values. • The mission is our statement of what the organization does and its intended purpose. Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs • The vision is our goal for the outcomes achieved when the Centre successfully carries out its mission. Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth • The values are the philosophies that guide our decision-making. Lansdowne Children's Centre values Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment & Safety (RIDES) More About Our Board Who are the current board members and committee members? As of November 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. President, Ashley Veldkamp 2. (ON LEAVE) 1st V. P., Mike Gatopoulos 3. 2nd V. P., Jennifer Steffler 4. Treasurer, Justin Wareham 5. Secretary, Anne Noyes 6. Past President, Lloyd St. Amand 7. Holly Clark 8. Kathy Straus 9. Jamie Toner 10. Jason Lickers 11. Joe Persia 12. Rick Rozak 13. Vicky Smith 14. Vincent Villaca 15. Will Bucholtz Dr. Benjamin Klein, Medical Director Ex Officio Rita-Marie Hadley, Executive Director Ex Officio Professional Advisory Committee [PAC] (ON LEAVE) Mike Gatopoulos, Chair** Jamie Toner* Vice Chair Patricia Gonzalez* Casidy Guzar* Dr. Ben Klein Anne Noyes Joe Persia Rick Rozak Vicky Smith** Rita Stratford* Kathy Strauss Vincent Villaca Jacqueline Willson* Tamie Aubin* Sarah Consoli * Governance Committee Rick Rozak, Chair Vicky Smith, Vice-Chair (ON LEAVE) Mike Gatopoulos Lloyd St. Amand Ashley Veldkamp Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp, Chair Will Bucholtz John Bradford* (ON LEAVE) Mike Gatopoulos Lloyd St. Amand Tamie Aubin * Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* Lorraine DeJong* Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee Vicky Smith, Chair Patricia Gonzalez* Jason Lickers Joe Persia Sarah Consoli* Alissa Shuker* Finance/Personnel Committee [F&P] Justin Wareham, Chair Skylar Turkiewicz, Vice Chair Will Bucholtz Holly Clark (ON LEAVE) Mike Gatopoulos Jason Lickers Lloyd St. Amand Jennifer Steffler Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* Capital Steering Committee [CSC] (ON LEAVE) Mike Gatopoulos, Co-Chair Holly Clark, Co- Chair John Bradford* Will Bucholtz Mike DeBruyn* Marc Lazenby* Jason Lickers Scott Lyons* Dee Perera* Lloyd St. Amand Justin Wareham Jacqueline Willson* Cindy Rock* * Non-Director Committee Member ** liaisons to Quality Mgt. Council ***Also Committee chairs Italics=staff E.D. RM Hadley is Ex-Officio member of all bodies updated January 2026 What are the roles and responsibilities of Board members? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B1-100, Role of Committees and Directors Board Committees provide a forum for broad discussion of issues in order to develop recommendations for board action. The Board is the final decision-making body. Standing Committees of the Board are: • Finance/Personnel Committee [which serves as the Audit Committee] • Professional Advisory Committee • Governance Committee • Long Range Planning Committee • Executive Committee Directors: As stewards of Lansdowne Children’s Centre, Directors are responsible to perform the duties of the Board stipulated by Centre bylaws. Selected to bring individual expertise and a collective skills mix established by the Nominating Committee, Directors have a primary responsibility for the best interests of Lansdowne, representing the children and youth and their families. A Director’s ethical obligation is to support the Mission, Vision and Values in pursuing the strategic direction of the Centre. In addition to personally signing a Code of Ethics and consenting to background checks, Directors collectively ensure adherence to legal standards stipulated by the Corporations Act, and to ethical norms by establishing policies and adherence to Centre by-laws and Letters Patent. What are the guidelines for Board member duties and responsibilities? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B3-20, Board Code of Ethics Recognizing its legal and ethical responsibility for the direction and operations of Lansdowne Children’s Centre, the Board of Directors will keep the following uppermost in all its decision making: a) the health and well being of children and their families; b) the delivery of high-quality services; and c) the welfare of staff. 1.0 Ethical Duties and Obligations 1.1 Directors will exercise reasonable care (care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in a like position and under similar circumstances) when making decisions as stewards of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 1.2 Directors will be faithful to Lansdowne’s mission and will not act in a way that is inconsistent with the agency’s central goals. 1.3 Directors will protect the confidentiality of all information acquired in their role as a Board member. 1.4 Directors will avoid conflict of interest (a conflict of interest arises when a director has a personal interest in the result of a decision made by the Board of Directors). Directors will consider the interests of Lansdowne first, and will not use information obtained as a director for personal gain. Directors with a financial conflict of interest will not participate in discussions or vote on matters that affect decisions made by the Board of Directors. 1.5 A Director with a conflict of interest will be responsible for declaring such conflict. 1.6 Directors will present consolidated support for decisions made by the Board of Directors, so as to demonstrate the integrity of the Board. 2.0 Primary Organizational Responsibilities 2.1 The Board of Directors will be responsible for the creation of the mission and purpose of Lansdowne Children’s Centre and review them periodically for accuracy and validity. Each Director will understand the mission and support it. 2.2 The Board of Directors selects and supports the Executive Director through regular performance reviews. The Board of Directors will ensure that the Executive Director has the moral and professional support needed to further the goals of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 2.3 As stewards of Lansdowne Children’s Centre, the Board of Directors will actively participate with staff in an overall planning process to assist in implementing the agency’s goals. 2.4 One of the Board of Directors foremost responsibilities is to ensure adequate resources for Lansdowne Children’s Centre to fulfill its mission. 2.5 The Board of Directors review and approve Lansdowne’s annual budgets and ensure that proper financial controls are in place. 2.6 The Board of Directors will ensure that programs are consistent with Lansdowne’s mission and monitor their effectiveness. 2.7 As the primary link to the community, the Board of Directors must clearly articulate Lansdowne’s mission, accomplishments and goals to the public, and garner support from relevant members of the community. 2.8 The Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical norms. The Board of Directors will establish pertinent policies and adhere to the provisions of Lansdowne’s Bylaws and Letters Patent. 2.9 The Board of Directors will articulate and make known its needs in terms of its members’ experience and skill to ensure a balanced Board composition. The Board of Directors will help orient new Directors to their responsibilities and to Lansdowne’s history, needs and challenges. The Board of Directors will evaluate its performance and identify and act on areas of improvement needed to fulfill its responsibilities. Who holds Board members accountable? How is their performance evaluated? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B3-40, Board Evaluation In order to monitor the effectiveness of the collective operations of the Board of Directors, a Board Evaluation will be completed annually. The Board Evaluation will be comprised of the following to also evaluate performance of individual board members and of the President: 1. All members of the Board of Directors will complete the Board Effectiveness Evaluation Survey in June of each year except when accreditation is completed in that year. 2. To cultivate a sense of group and individual responsibility for effective Board functioning, the Board will support assessment of Directors’ “fiduciary duty”, namely the Director’s active concerted effort beyond meeting attendance, to be knowledgeable and prepared to provide informed advice and make informed decisions. Individual performance will be assessed by provision of attendance reports and self-monitoring tools to compare activity and discipline to policies in the Board Manual. All Directors except the President will also annually conduct self-assessment by using the Individual Board Member Self-Evaluation Form and offer feedback on colleagues by completing the Self-Evaluation Form for each of their colleagues, as submitted to the President; the President will consolidate results and share them with each Director to support identification of actions to enhance their work 3. President Performance is assessed by the President completing a Self-Assessment annually as well as each Board member completing a President Assessment to be submitted to the Vice-President. The 1st Vice-President consolidates the President Assessments and shares results with the President to support the President to identify actions to enhance their work. 4. A survey of each Board member’s linkages in the community: all Board members will be asked to outline other volunteer or service clubs that they are members of. The above information is presented at the October Meeting of the Board of Directors. This information provides a basis for developing Board development goals for the upcoming planning year. Within the accreditation cycle, governance functioning self-assessment tools will be completed by each member of the Board. How does the Board evaluate the performance of the Executive Director? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B4-60, Executive Director: Performance Appraisal and Salary Review The Chair and two other members of the Board shall conduct in the first year of the Executive Director’s employment a performance appraisal at six (6) months and at twelve (12) months. Thereafter, performance appraisals will be conducted on or about the anniversary of the Executive Director’s commencement date, in accordance with the Centre’s policies for performance appraisals. How does a Board member get started? Each Board member upon acceptance of their position will complete a Onboarding Process. This process includes an Orientation Manual, that includes materials to help a new Board member get more familiar with items including Lansdowne operations, policies, procedures, history and strategic planning. New Board member onboarding also includes instruction on how to gain access to shared board resources using a private website portal. Where can I view the Lansdowne Strategic Plan? The four strategies of the Lansdowne Children's Centre multi-year Strategic Plan are: Culture of Excellence Strengthen workplace culture so it attracts and retains the very best and right fit employees and volunteers State of Art Environment Having the best possible space to provide our changing services in all our locations as well as the other resources needed to support our work Innovation to Enhance Service Engage needed tools and solutions to improve quality, safety and efficiencies. Tell Our Story Clarify, magnify and celebrate our story for greater understanding of what Lansdowne does and its significance Download our 2023 Staregic Plan overview PDF for more information, as shared at our June 2023 Annual General Meeting Where can I view the Lansdowne Communications Plan? The most recent Communications Plan for Lansdowne Children's Centre includes Strategies and desired Outcomes targeting four audiences: • Clients and Families • Employees • Media • Stakeholders View the full PDF document here. Join the Lansdowne Board Seats on the Lansdowne Children’s Centre board are currently filled, but we are always excited to connect with enthusiastic community members with diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives interested in participating on our Board of Directors. Those with experience in the areas of governance and fee-for-service programming are especially invited to inquire. Board Member Application Form For more information please contact us by email at info@lansdownecc.com

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Board Member Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo-, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo- Board Member Skylar is a past Lansdowne Foundation board member and treasure. She joined the Lansdowne Centre board in 2025.