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Lansdowne is looking for skilled volunteers, passionate about the services and programs supporting our region's children and youth. Preparing for Tomorrow's Children and Youth Share your voice with Lansdowne Children's Centre Notice: Lansdowne Centre Board positions are coming available as of June 2025. We welcome your application for future consideration. Thank you! If you prefer a printed application form, click here for a PDF version Board Member Application Board Member Eligibility Members (and therefore, applicants) must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must undergo background checks [police and Child & Family Services of Grand Erie] Connection with Lansdowne Children's Centre as a past client, client family or caregiver is beneficial, but is not a prerequisite for consideration. The Board of Directors for Lansdowne Children’s Centre has a maximum of 16 voting members, and an Ex-Officio appointed Medical Director. Your Board Committment Board members are required to attend monthly meetings, typically during midday. The Board meets as a united group on alternating months. Committees meet as sub-groups on alternate months and as scheduled. Board membership requires participation on a Committee. One Board member also serves as a liaison to Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Board Participation and attendance at Centre and community functions, including Lansdowne Foundation events, is valued but not mandatory. Application Questions With a priority on diversity, equity and inclusion, our Governance Committee is seeking representation and participation from across our catchment area, including Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We promote a welcoming environment, a safe place for free conversation about skills, services and supports needed to meet the interests and demands of the children, youth and families seeking services and programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre. The demographic questionnaire is a guideline, not a directive. It is our intention is to promote awareness and outreach to new candidates. This outreach also inquires about skillsets representing current gaps in our board competencies. The Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors is committed to having a Board composition that reflects the cultural diversity of our community and the diverse population we serve with respect to age, gender, religion, identity, Indigeneity, being a Person of Colour or 2SLGTBQ+, etc. We encourage individuals with lived experience of marginalization to apply and self-identify in their application. We encourage each candidate to consider all your life experiences that you feel could be value-added to our organization’s mission, and share what motivates you to want to volunteer your time and expertise in service of our clients: past, current and waiting, children, youth and their families. Apply Here Your First Name Your Last Name Your Email Address Your Phone Number Street Address City Postal / Zip code Region/State/Province Your Age Group Please complete the following ratings so that we can include your knowledge, skills and experience along with that of current Board members. Accounting/Finance No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Communications/Public Relations No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Facility Management No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Information Technology No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Law/Legal Process No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Lived Experience, Under- represented Population No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Organizational Development No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Parent/Caregiver of a Child with Additional Needs No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Program and Service Planning/Management/Evaluation No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Public Sector Admininstration No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Recruitment/Training/Evaluation No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Risk Management No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced Volunteer/Informed Citizen No experience Little experience Some experience Well experienced Very experienced THANK YOU! Please take a moment to write about yourself, expanding on areas where you feel your experience, skills and perspective will bring added value to our Board conversations. Consider items like your education, career development, community involvement and lived experience. Please identify any factors you feel make your perspective unique, and impactful to conversations about the services and supports that Lansdowne Children's Centre provides for infants, children, youth, and their families. Tell us about your skills, experiences and perspective... Apply Now > Thanks for applying! We will RSVP by e-mail within 5 - 7 work days.

​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 Scholastic Book Club opportunity supports Lansdowne programs Lansdowne Cruisers once again walk, roll and run with the Rotary Club of Brantford Lauren O’Neill is here for Lansdowne Children’s Centre families 1 2 3 4 5 Celebrating Donors, Donations More News Julie Neal wins Bob Caissie Community Care Award Grandview Public School holds pancake fundraiser for Lansdowne Children’s Centre Inaugural Autism Awareness Day fundraiser by Stacey Muller Photography raises $600 1 2 3 4 5 Community News and Events More News Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosts annual general meeting Julie Neal wins Bob Caissie Community Care Award Grandview Kids CEO shares experience of concept to concrete for a new building 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

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 ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Children's Centre Register Now Multiple Dates ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Children's Centre More Info Multiple Dates Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 11-15 Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Brantford Register Now Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) Fri, Jun 26 Brantford Register Now Multiple Dates Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 Mon, Jun 29 Lansdowne Brantford Register Now Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed Wed, Jul 01 Brantford Register Now 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 June 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 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 11:00 a.m. ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS +2 more 26 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 27 28 29 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 30 1 12:00 a.m. Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed 2 3 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 4 8:30 a.m. Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant 5 6 7 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 8 12:00 p.m. Autism Services: Supporting Picky Eating Live Webinar 9 1:00 p.m. Autism Services Sports Discovery Summer Fun Group ages 8-12 10 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 11 12 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

Get involved with Lansdowne by attending Centre, Foundation and Community events #ForTheKids. Education, Socials, Support and Fundraising opportunities. Lansdowne Event Calendar June 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 6 7 10:00 a.m. Rotary Brantford Classic Run - Join our Lansdowne Cruisers! 8 9 10 12:15 a.m. Autism Services: Supporting Fine Motor Skills Caregiver Lunch and Learn +1 more 11 12 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Coffee with Caregivers +1 more 13 14 15 3:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting (AGM), Lansdowne Children's Centre 16 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 +1 more 17 18 19 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 20 21 22 6:00 p.m. Caregiver Event - Coffee Chat, BRANTFORD 23 8:00 p.m. Autism Services Tackling Toileting Training Live Webinar 24 25 9:00 a.m. ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS +6 more 26 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 27 9:00 a.m. Josmar Berry Day, Fundraising for Lansdowne 28 29 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 30 1 12:00 a.m. Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed 2 3 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 4 8:30 a.m. Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant 5 6 7 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 8 9 1:00 p.m. Autism Services Sports Discovery Summer Fun Group ages 8-12 10 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 11 12 List View

Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids. Presented by Ensuring Brant. Join this police-escorted, no touch-down motorcycle ride leaving from Brantford to tour Grand River communities and scenery, including Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties. In support of Lansdowne Children's Centre Learn More Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Revs Up with New Date and Location Scotiabank volunteers rise to support Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford Over $4,000 raised at Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids 1 2 3 4 5 #RideForLansdowneKids WHY WE RIDE... #FORTHE KIDS Proceeds from the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids are donated to Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation by Ensuring Brant, in support of critical programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre that help our community's children and youth with additional/special needs. With your generous support: You have helped teens to discover their independence and learn life skills; You have helped a child's family gain access to mobility equipment; You have helped a child to make friends at a camp experience in the community. THANK YOU!

Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. Join Heroes Walk and Roll, Lansdowne Children's Centres signature annual fundraising event. Level UP Lansdowne, and become a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. Inclusive. Energizing. Local. Join Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children's Centre—2026 Fundraising Guide COMING SOON WATCH VIDEO REGISTER & FUNDRAISE MAKE A DONATION EVENT TICKETS SPONSORSHIP View on YouTube Fundraising Collect pledges to grow your impact, supporting Lansdowne Children's Centre services and programs that help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. REGISTER Video Demo Donations Make a contribution to our campaign in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre services and programs that help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. MAKE A DONATION Video Demo Tickets Purchase tickets to Heroes Walk and Roll family fun fair, September 26, in Brant Park, Brantford. Every ticket sold helps kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. EVENT TICKETS Video Demo Sponsors Align your organization with Lansdowne Children's Centre, inclusion, accessibility and community. Add your support, help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. SPONSORSHIP Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. By joining Level UP Lansdowne , your fundraising team becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. PRINT BROCHURE (PDF) Heroes Walk and Roll is a super-celebratory fundraising event where families, children, youth, and teams come together to champion support of Lansdowne Children’s Centre programs and services. The 2026 pledge drive kicks off in May, building to an outdoor carnival event in Brant Park (Brantford) on Saturday, September 26. Register a fundraising team and collect pledges May through September, or purchase event tickets only, $10 dollars per person. 1/15 ‘Lansdowne is a formidable association making major differences in the lives of children and families’ Oct 7, 2025 How do your donations impact the lives of Lansdowne Kids? Sep 26, 2025 Devlin’s Country Bistro Sponsors Refreshments for Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 26, 2025 Haldimand-Norfolk band 'The Shrubberies' to perform at Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 26, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 Game Changers. How community-minded organizations can Level UP their impact. Your immediate impact Your participation in the Level UP Lansdowne program helps: STRENGTHEN ACCESS to programs and supports BUILD INCLUSION opportunities where every child belongs REDUCE BARRIERS for families who need help now Support changes everything—because when we invest in children early, we invest in a stronger community for everyone. 6,650+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre 350+ local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges 196+ local kids experiencing inclusive camps and recreation programs with the support they need to feel safe, capable and accepted Together, We Level UP Possibility When caring families come together, we create pathways to opportunity for children who need it most. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive community one where children of all abilities can grow with confidence and joy. Let’s Level UP, together. Use the buttons below to become a fundraiser, purchase event tickets, or make a donation. FUNDRAISE GET TICKETS DONATE TODAY DRESS UP. TEAM UP. SHOW UP. HEROES WALK AND ROLL DOWNLOAD YOUR 2026 EVENT GUIDE COMING SOON!

Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the process of assessment. No diagnosis or referral is required. We are your one-stop shop for connecting with help. Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, serving Brantford, Brant County, Norfolk County, Haldimand County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. child development communication, developmental and physical special needs INTAKE SERVICES SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre Serving the region of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Start a Referral Printed referral forms can be sent by Fax to # 1-519-753-5927 Do you need to request access to a child's Personal Health Record? Learn more about how to request access, what to expect, and how your child’s information is protected can help you feel confident and supported. Learn More Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the referral process. No diagnosis or doctor referral is required. SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre is your one-stop solution for connecting with services and supports for communication, developmental and physical concerns in the Grand Erie district. There is NO COST to the family for accessing SmartStart Hub services, supports and resources. Learn more about SmartStart Hub, Click Here Contact SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development local 519-753-3153 ext. 507 toll free 1-800-454-7186 ext. 507 Self-Screening Tools, Checklists Interactive checklists provide a guide of development milestones and resources to help you measure and encourage development progress. If you have multiple incomplete milestones, and especially if you have incomplete milestones from an earlier age group, please consider completing a referral with SmartStart Hub to access opportunities for assessment, support and therapy services. Checklist, Early Years Milestones 0 - 48 months Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness 36 - 72 months Checklist, Speech & Language Development 0 - 36 months Ready for referral? 📞 Contact SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children’s Centre Anyone can reach out to the SmartStart Hub if you: 🔹 Need information about Lansdowne Children’s Centre services 🔹 Want to make a referral to our services 🔹 Need to find out if a child or youth is eligible for Lansdowne services 📝 Our Online Referral Form Our secure online form: ✅ Collects your contact information and concerns ✅ Shares your information securely with the SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne ✅ Allows you to print a copy of the referral before submitting (just click the “Print” button) 🔄 How Referrals Are Processed 📌 Referrals are reviewed based on priority needs 📧 Automated notification emails are sent to: • The person who submits the referral • The Primary Contact listed on the form ⏭️ What Happens Next? 📞 The Primary Contact (must be a legal guardian) will receive a call from our SmartStart Hub within approximately 90 days of submission. 💬 During the call, we will: • Learn more about your concerns • Share other supports the child may be eligible for • Help connect you to the right community agency if Lansdowne doesn’t provide the needed service Navigating Privacy and Safety: How to Request Access to Your Child's Personal Health Record at Lansdowne Children's Centre Accessing your child’s personal health record is a crucial step for parents and guardians who want to stay informed about their child’s health and development. At Lansdowne Children's Centre, this process is designed with privacy and safety as top priorities. Understanding how to request access, what to expect, and how your child’s information is protected can help you feel confident and supported. Celebrating Speech and Hearing Month at Lansdowne Children's Centre From expressing our needs to sharing our experiences, communication is an essential part of life. May is Speech and Hearing Month, a time to celebrate the life-changing difference speech-language pathologists, communicative disorders assistants, and other professionals in the field can make by helping kids find the tools that will best help them communicate effectively. “Communication is not just speech; it's also gestures and facial expressions and signs,” said Fran Talarico 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 1 2

Advocacy Workshop - Part 5 - Results and rewards | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 5 - Results and rewards In Part Five our presenters, Brenda and Sara, talk with the audience about advocacy being about repetition, and continuing to ask and/or tell your story. Helping others to overcome fear of the unfamiliar. Learn how to build a network of support and find allies in your community to help raise your voice. Learn about the dangers of 'shortcut' thinking, and why social media may not be the best place to advance your advocacy. Discover in what forms the rewards of advocacy can be experienced and celebrated, by you and by others in your community. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 5 - Results and rewards no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

Advocacy Workshop - Part 4 - Strategies for advocacy | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 4 - Strategies for advocacy In Part Four our presenters, Brenda and Sara, continue sharing strategies to promote healthy advocacy and engagement. Examples and suggestions on how to welcome creative and constructive conversation, and how to avoid confrontation and combative postures. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 4 - Strategies for advocacy no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

Advocacy Workshop - Part 1 - Intro to Advocacy | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 1 - Intro to Advocacy Part One opens this video series, a filmed caregiver workshop hosted by guest speakers Sara Pot and Brenda Agnew, parents of children with special needs sharing their experience and expertise to help other families with communication strategies and examples of how to advocate for your child's needs in different settings. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 1 - Intro to Advocacy no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance