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Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River PHYSIOTHERAPY All Services Index PHYSIOTHERAPY School-Based Physiotherapy (SBRS-PT) School Based Rehabilitation Services [SBRS] include Occupational Therapy [OT], Physiotherapy [PT] and Speech Therapy [ST] for speech needs and is provided to school-aged children in their publicly-funded schools. Eligibility Start Referral Children attending publicly funded schools who meet eligibility criteria can receive OT and PT from school entry. SBRS speech therapy can be initiated in senior kindergarten (SK) for children with articulation, fluency or voice concerns. SBRS referrals can be initiated by Lansdowne Children’s Centre community-based therapists or schools with consent from parents/guardians. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral is received, your child may be placed on a waitlist. You will be contacted by an intake coordinator when your turn comes, for an update of your child’s information. The SBRS therapist will then contact you to explain the assessment process, obtain your consent and let you know the date of assessment, which will take place at school. Once assessment has been completed you will be contacted to review the findings, develop goals and determine the plan of intervention following our care pathways. You are welcome to attend assessment and intervention sessions at your child’s school. You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES All Services Index LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Social Worker (SW) Social Workers are available to support your family to cope with the impact of illness, disability, and the complex developmental and health needs of your child/youth with special needs. The Social Workers of Lansdowne Children’s Centre are professionally trained and registered members of the Ontario College of Social Workers Social Service Workers. Social Workers can provide supportive counselling to help support mental wellness including assistance in developing positive coping strategies, problem solving overwhelming loss/grief difficulty coping with a child’s diagnosis or prognosis Eligibility Start Referral Children and youth receiving services from Lansdowne Children's Centre and their families are eligible for Social Work Services. Referrals can be requested by the family or youth or may be suggested by another Lansdowne service provider working with the child and their family. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral to Social Work has been completed you will be contacted by a member of the Social Work team. Service needs are determined through goal-based care plans and may include individual or family intervention and support. Social Workers can provide supportive counselling to help with: Adjustment to illness & disability Client & caregiver stress & coping Connecting to financial & community resources Building confidence and self-advocacy skills Providing support to the whole family Various groups and programs may be offered for sibling support needs, youth transitions, healthy relationships & sexual education. Community-based workshops on a variety of topics may also be available. You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Lansdowne 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. Brantford, Brant County, Brant Park 2026 Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising and event details COMING SOON... Save the Date Sept-26-2026 Sponsorship Info ‘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 Gates Canada Powers Play at Lansdowne’s Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 22, 2025 Image Gallery Previews Super-Experience, Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Kids Sep 20, 2025 Volunteers needed Oct. 4, be a Hero with kids, for kids, with Lansdowne Sep 16, 2025 BioDesign Prosthetics & Orthotics Champions Lansdowne Kids at Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 9, 2025 1 2 3 4 FOLLOW US

Join the Lansdowne Children's Centre corporate team, the Lansdowne Cruisers, in the Rotary Brantford Classic Run, in support of local children's programs. Rotary Club of Brantford 2026 ROTARY BRANTFORD CLASSIC RUN - SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - Join the Lansdowne Cruisers team You Run. Kids Win. Sign Up Today Register Event Info Print Flyer Email Flyer Join our Corporate Team The Lansdowne Cruisers and walk, run or roll with Lansdowne Children's Centre in support of local children's programs. Rotary Club of Brantford presents The 42nd Rotary Brantford Classic Run Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:15 a.m. Start W. Ross Macdonald School, 350 Brant Ave. Brantford Using the provided Race Roster event page, you will create your own participant account with an email and password. During your registration, you will be asked if you would like to register as an individual or as part of a team. To join our Lansdowne Cruisers team, select: Join a Team - a Corporate Team - find Lansdowne Children's Centre Our Team Captain is Tiffany Morgan, recreation services. Please email Tiffany to provide your email contact as a registered team member. We would like to contact you by email closer to the event date to organize a group meeting point and time to get our annual Lansdowne team photo. For any questions or concerns, you can email Tiffany at: tmorgan@lansdownecc.com Did you know... That Lansdowne Children's Centre has entered a corporate team in the Rotary Classic Run going back decades! Lansdowne is one of the earliest community programs for children supported by this event. LANSDOWNE CRUISERS THROUGH THE YEARS Join the Lansdowne Cruisers, Rotary Brantford Classic Run June 7, 2026 Apr 1 Rotary Club of Brantford annual Children's Party at Lansdowne Children's Centre, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online Apr 14, 2025 1 2 3 4 5

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Information for client families about media consents, information sharing and the electronic health record. Start Here Guide: How to Provide Consent for Information and Story Sharing Understanding your right to privacy, and guides for sharing information. Return How to Provide Consent for Information Sharing You can provide consent to a service provider working with your child. Your consent will be noted in the electronic record. The “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form is a guide for providing this consent. For more information about the collection, use or sharing of personal information, or to discuss any concerns you may have, please contact Lansdowne's Information Officer/ Director of Client Services at 519-753-3153 ext. 217 or email info@lansdownecc.com If you have a concern about how your information has been handled , you may call the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario at 1-800-387-0073 or visit their website at www.ipc.on.ca Click here for more information about the Lansdowne Children's Centre privacy policy Media Release Consent: allowing Lansdowne to share your story and image(s) If I choose to provide Media Consent… How can Lansdowne share my image, audio and/or video? Our team uses approved client images, audio and video clips for editorial means, to: celebrate client accomplishments demonstrate service provider methods, exercises illustrate a story about a Lansdowne experience (such as a service, event or donation) promote the positive impact of Lansdowne resources, supports, services and programs Where can Lansdowne share my image, audio and/or video? Lansdowne media channels and outlets can include: our website, www.LansdowneCentre.ca our social media channels, @LansdowneChildrens (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), @LansdowneCTC (Twitter/X), Lansdowne Children’s Centre on LinkedIn, Google print and digital communications including our Annual Report, presentations, news release submissions to media (newspapers, local news blogs, radio and TV What are the limitations of my consent? Lansdowne will not use your image, image, audio and/or video for advertising campaigns without your additional expressed consent, specific to the needs and expectations of the campaign. This includes: promotional materials circulated in the community, outside Lansdowne operated sites Public advertising, such as billboards, commercials, or paid advertisements in publications To provide media consent and allow your image, audio and/or video material to be share by Lansdowne Children's Centre, please ask for a media consent from from Reception, or from your Lansdowne service provider. What is the Lansdowne Ambassador Program? A Lansdowne Ambassador typically engages with our communications team to create media in support of telling a Lansdowne that is shared as part of a promotional and/or advocacy effort for an event, fundraising or awareness campaign. This media can include a full-length written feature story, a video interview, a series of short videos, a mix of photos, and/or any other creative applications to best illustrate your story and achieve the goals of the ambassador campaign. Are you interested in being a Lansdowne Ambassador? To express your interest and learn more about telling your story with Lansdowne, please tell your Lansdowne service provider, or contact Communications Supervisor Joshua Paxton by email, jpaxton@lansdownecc.com What Clients Need to Know About Information Sharing In order to develop a care plan and provide your child and family with the services that best meet your needs, staff at Lansdowne Children’s Centre will ask for information about your child and family. With Your Consent This Information is Shared Only with those professionals and organizations serving your child and family Through verbal and written communication, and in an electronic record The electronic health record lets Lansdowne Children’s Centre staff working with your child and family view and write down information about your child in a secure and confidential manner. It also means that you don’t have to repeat information as often, and it lets your team build on past progress and experience. Community partners included in your consent are listed on the “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form. You can say if you do not want to share certain information or if you do not want to share with certain people. Your child’s electronic record is secure and protected. This web‐based shared electronic record uses the same technology that is used for online banking. In order for members of your child’s team to use your child’s electronic record, they must: Be authorized by Lansdowne to access your child’s password‐protected record Attend training on the electronic record and related privacy policies and guidelines Sign a confidentiality agreement Your consent will be documented in the shared electronic record. Please help us to keep information accurate and up‐to‐date. Tell your service provider of any changes. Return

Foundational Family Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre provide core supports for children and youth and their families requesting Autism Services. They are no-charge to the family and are funded by the Government of Ontario. These FREE services provide resources for caregivers and families to work with their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed child, and participate in their child's ongoing learning and development. Foundational Family Services FREE Services & Supports Family Support Worker FSW Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford What is Foundational Family Services? Foundational Family Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre provide core supports for children and youth and their families requesting Autism Services. They are no-charge to the family and are funded by the Government of Ontario. These FREE services provide resources for caregivers and families to work with their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed child, and participate in their child's ongoing learning and development. Our Foundational Family Services and supports are: Informed by evidence Responsive to your family’s changing needs over time Responsive to your child’s needs, strengths and developmental stage Offered in a variety of ways, including virtual, self-directed, in-person or group-based Provided at no-cost, (they're FREE) Who is eligible for Foundational Family Services? Children/youth age birth to 18 years, living in the province of Ontario, with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Looking for help with your registration? CLICK HERE for our 4-Step plan. Checkout upcoming Workshops, online and in-person Event Calendar What do Foundational Family Services include? Your Autism Services registration includes the following Foundational Family Services at no-cost (they're FREE): Family Support Worker Our Family Support Worker (FSW) is here to help children, youth and their families’ access appropriate Autism services and supports quickly and easily. Our FSW can help you with: Registering for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Funding applications Service Coordination Answer any other questions you might have! You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com Clinics Our Autism Services clinics are brief, targeted consultations that allow families to meet with a clinician to discuss potential strategies that will aid in developing a skill. A clinic is typically 1-hour in length and can include 1-2 follow-ups. Due to this service being so short, complex and challenging behavior cannot be addressed with this service. How do I make a clinic appointment? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to arrange a date and time for your clinic appointment that works for you. Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. LEARN MORE Groups Are you interested in participating in a group conversation? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to share your interest in participating in a group meeting. Streaming Video Resources The Autism Services Brant webinar gallery is an online video streaming resource that you can access at no-charge. This collection of helpful videos offer an introduction to autism, tools for identifying behaviour, tips for improving your child's quality of life and ideas for activities you can try at home with your child. What can I expect? To access each video you will be asked to register your email contact information and OAP registration number. This information is held privately and only used by Autism Services for the purpose of stat-tracking for budget requirements, and to follow up with you on your streaming video experience. Videos are hosted on YouTube. Part of our FREE Foundational Family Services , you can stream webinar recordings at your convenience. Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre offers a collection of helpful videos that provide introduction to autism, tools for identifying behaviour, tips for improving your child's quality of life and ideas for activities you can try at home with your child. Start Streaming

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Heroes Assemble! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising event. Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation #ForTheKids Brant Park, Brantford Home Online Fundraising Pages are Open Until October 31. Thank you to all our #LCCHeroes! Contact Us Become a Hero REGISTER DONATE EVENT INFO for Lansdowne Kids 2025 OCT. 4 VOLUNTEER PRIZES AMBASSADOR Run Roll Your lap distance is up to you, based on your abilities and goals. It could be around your neighbourhood block, or a track, or anything else that fits your distance ability! Then join Lansdowne Heroes on October 4 in Brant Park dressed as whatever "Hero" means to you, and walk or roll a 50th lap together as we celebrate strength in our community! Walk Every day at Lansdowne Children's Centre, we watch in awe as infants, children and teens work to unlock new abilities and push their limits in the pursuit of discovering their own potential. That's why they are our Little Heroes . From feet we thought might never walk the floor, to mouths we thought might never share a sound, Lansdowne kids surprise and amaze . Their achievements and progress humble and inspire us. As families come together to celebrate community and achievements, they also champion a future where every child has equal access to play, connection, and community. Register Now Fundraising As a fundraiser (individual or team), you are granted FREE access to the family fun fair on Saturday, October 4 in Brant Park, with park access, parking, games, activities, live music and entertainment, all included ! Inflatable play areas Carnival games Costumed Heroes Face painting Photo Booth Live music Magician Entertainers Prize raffles Vendor displays Register Now Register your Team for $10.00! Family Fun 1/14 At Home Activities Learn More Sponsors and Prizes Learn More ‘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 Gates Canada Powers Play at Lansdowne’s Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 22, 2025 Image Gallery Previews Super-Experience, Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Kids Sep 20, 2025 Volunteers needed Oct. 4, be a Hero with kids, for kids, with Lansdowne Sep 16, 2025 BioDesign Prosthetics & Orthotics Champions Lansdowne Kids at Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 9, 2025 1 2 3 4 FOLLOW US

Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family, part of the government funded Foundational Family Services. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Foundational Family Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program What is the Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program? Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family, part of the government funded Foundational Family Services. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Who is eligible? Your child must be a registered member of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Eligible families will receive an invitation from the Ministry via email and/or post mail. Only families with invitations are able to sign up for the program. Looking for help with your registration? CLICK HERE for our 4-Step plan. If you have received an invitation you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to plan your service. What can I expect? Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre offers two service option models: Social ABCs and Pivotal Response Training (PRT). Checkout upcoming Workshops, online and in-person Event Calendar Social ABCs This is an early intervention program in which parents learn a set of strategies for helping their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed toddler communicate and interact socially, using play-based activities and daily routines that their child finds most motivating. Pivotal Response Training (PRT) A variation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) type therapy, Pivotal Response Training focuses on more comprehensive “pivotal” areas, such as increasing a child's motivation to learn, initiate communication, and monitor their own behaviors. Early Social Interaction/ Social Communication Emotional Regulation and Transactional Supports (ESI/SCERTS) The ESI/SCERTS model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by children and persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities, and their families. ESI/SCERTS focuses on building competence in: Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support These are the highest priorities that must be addressed in any program For more information about the ESI/SCERTS program please CLICK HERE to visit the website of the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). For further information you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to share your questions, compliments or concerns.

Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. Corporate and Community Engagement. By joining Level UP, your organization becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. Corporate and Community Engagement with Lansdowne Children's Centre—Get Your Level UP Lansdowne Sponsor Kit 1/15 WATCH VIDEO ABOUT US PROGRAMS YOUR IMPACT SIGN UP View on YouTube Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. By joining Level UP Lansdowne , your organization becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. SPONSORSHIP KIT 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+ 350+ 196+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges 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 businesses and community organizations 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 sponsor , or explore other engagement options. PAY ONLINE INVOICE ME MORE OPTIONS Compete for the Community Cup! Engage your employees in a unique competition for the Lansdowne Community Cup! Fundraise and collect pledges from May to September. Create awareness with engaging social media content. Get your team ready to experience small but mighty triumphs we see Lansdowne kids tackle every day, through a uniquely designed obstacle course at Heroes Walk and Roll. Use the buttons below to register your team in the Community Cup Challenge. PAY ONLINE INVOICE ME INFO KIT DRESS UP. TEAM UP. SHOW UP. HEROES WALK AND ROLL CLICK FOR EVENT TICKETS AND DETAILS

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 Justin Wareham Board Treasurer, Chair Finance/Personnel Committee [F&P] More Info Jason Lickers Board Member More Info Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo- Board Member More Info Lloyd St Amand Board Past Chair More Info Anne Noyes Board Secretary More Info Joe Persia Board Member More Info Vicky Smith Board Member, Chair Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee More Info Mike Gatopoulos Board 1st Vice President, Chair of Prof. Adv., and Capital Steering Comm. More Info Dr. Benjamin Klein, Ex Officio Medical Director, Lansdowne Children's Centre More Info Kathy Straus Board Member More Info Vincent Vilaca Board Member More Info Jennifer Steffler Board 2nd Vice President More Info Holly Clark 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. 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 (ON LEAVE) 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] Mike Gatopoulos, Chair** Jamie Toner* Vice Chair (ON LEAVE) 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 Mike Gatopoulos Lloyd St. Amand Ashley Veldkamp Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp, Chair Will Bucholtz John Bradford* 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 Mike Gatopoulos Jason Lickers Lloyd St. Amand Jennifer Steffler Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* Capital Steering Committee [CSC] Mike Gatopoulos, Co-Chair Holly Clark, Co- Chair John Bradford* Will Bucholtz Mike DeBruyn* Marc Lazenby* Jason Lickers Scott Lyons* (ON LEAVE) 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 March 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