Travelling and Moving with Children | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Travelling and Moving with Children This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This presentation talks about how to prepare your children for upcoming trips and travel experiences , and strategies to help them engaged, busy and happy throughout. This presentation also talks about the experience of moving, changing residence, and strategies for preparation and adjustment. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Travelling and Moving with Children no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Travel #Behaviour #Transition

Respite care at Lansdowne Children's Centre provides short-term relief for primary caregivers with care provided in the home or in the community. All Services Index LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Lifespan Support Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What are Lifespan Support Services? Lansdowne Children's Centre offers children, youth and their families access to support services to help with navigation of challenging transitions, emotions, conflicts and scheduling. Lifespan support services include: Family Service Coordinators Child and Youth Workers Social Workers Lifespan Support Services click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Child and Youth Worker (CYW) Family Service Coordinator (FSC) Social Worker (SW) READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE 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

100% of proceeds go towards supporting programs for children and youth in our community. Your Smile Cookie purchase from participating Tim Hortons restaurants in Brantford provide support to Brant Food for Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre Fondation. Volunteer Pre-Order Locations Social Media About Us Share your most creative ideas for including Smile Cookies at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! Prizes available. Submit Your Recipe Would you like to decorate Smile Cookies in Brantford? Register Online Print Poster Use the online registration to signup as a Smile Cookie decorator at a date, time and participating Tim Hortons restaurant location in Brantford. Minimum age 14-years old. Cookie decorators will arrive 15-minutes ahead of their shift and check-in at the payment counter. Please have hair pulled back and wear a hat, cap or cover. Do not bring a bag or backpack. Decorating supplies and instructions will be provided. Shift availability is subject to change at the discretion of the store manager. No photos permitted behind the counter (ie. back of the house). Seating area photos are permitted. SignUp portals close April 23, 2025. What's in a Smile Cookie? Whether you have allergy concerns or are just curious about what goes into the delicious chocolate chunk cookies. Ingredients PDF Submit Your Smile Cookie Recipe, Support Lansdowne Kids Apr 15 Smile Cookie Campaign Recipients, Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food Selected by Tim Hortons Apr 15 Celebrating Brantford’s most successful Smile Cookie campaign to date, Lansdowne Children’s Centre May 21, 2025 1 2 3 Pre-Order Your Smile Cookies PDF ORDER FORM - SMILE COOKIES TIM HOTONS APP - ORDER LINE To pre-order Tim Hortons Smile Cookies you can: 1) Submit your order form online to a local Tim Hortons restaurant, selecting your day and time for pick up. Must be submitted by Friday, April 24 by 4:00 p.m. Orders may be picked up between April 27 and May 3 at participating locations. Payment is required at pick up. 2) Print and complete the PDF order form and submit it to a participating Brantford Tim Hortons Restaurant no less than 48 hours before your specified pick up date and time. 3) Visit the Tim Hortons app and place your order 4) Order with Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Skip the Dishes for delivery (service charges may apply) PRE-ORDER SMILE COOKIES ONLINE Participating Tim Hortons Locations Where can I order (get) Smile Cookies in Brantford to help support Brant Food For Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre? PRINT PDF - TIM HORTONS LOCATIONS BRANTFORD Address City Postal Code 184 BRANT ROAD ST GEORGE N0E 1N0 177 PARIS RD BRANTFORD N3R 1J2 226 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 3V2 80 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 5K4 236 KING GEORGE RD BRANTFORD N3R 5L4 84 LYNDEN RD BRANTFORD N3R 6B8 610 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 6M7 265 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 6Y1 50 MARKET STREET SOUTH BRANTFORD N3S 2E3 648 COLBORNE STREET BRANTFORD N3S 3P8 206 HENRY ROAD BRANTFORD N3S 6V1 225 HENRY STREET BRANTFORD N3S 7R4 11 SINCLAIR BOULEVARD BRANTFORD N3S 7W4 360 CONKLIN RD BRANTFORD N3T 0G8 440 COLBORNE ST. BRANTFORD N3T 0J2 164 COLBORNE STREET WEST BRANTFORD N3T 1L2 53 DALHOUSIE STREET BRANTFORD N3T 2H9 155 LYNDEN ROAD BRANTFORD N3T 5L8 1290 COLBORNE ST. E. BRANTFORD N3T 5M1 BRANTFORD'S SMILE OF THE DAY PHOTO CONTEST To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. We're looking for the biggest and brightest smiles! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @BrantFoodForThought and @LansdowneChildrens and share your Smile Cookie smiles! Tag us and add #smilecookie for a chance to WIN prizes like a Smile Cookie Plushie or Tim Hortons gift card! Winners will be announced daily on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) MEDIA RELEASE NOTE: by tagging @LansdowneChildrens and/or @BrantFoodForThought you are agreeing to allow both organizations to re-share your image, and/or contact you directly by messenger should your photo be selected as a photo of the day. Non-winning photos may also be shared in promotion of Smile Cookie campaign and in recognition of your great support for Brant Food For Thought and/or Lansdowne Children's Centre. Should you have questions or concerns about this offer and/or featured photos, please contact Joshua Paxton, communications supervisor with Lansdowne Children's Centre, by email at jpaxton@lansdownecc.com About Us Brant Food for Thought Brant Food for Thought supports over 12,530 students every week through 62 nutrition programs, including 60 elementary and high school programs and two community-based programs. This year alone, BFFT will provide an estimated 1.45 million breakfasts, morning meals, and snacks to local students. BFFT programs operate in every Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) elementary and high school in Brantford and the County of Brant, as well as Ste. Marguerite-Bourgeoys School and W. Ross MacDonald School, ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for students across the region. Visit, www.brantfoodforthought.ca Lansdowne Children's Centre Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides rehabilitation, respite, and recreation services for infants, children, and youth with additional needs, supporting more than 6,000 families throughout the Grand Erie region. Services are delivered at sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, as well as licensed childcare centers, before and after school programs and early learning environments in Brantford and Brant County, and in Grand Erie District School Board classrooms. Smile Cookie funding helps Lansdowne families access specialty equipment and devices that support child development and provides children and youth with opportunities to participate in programs where they can explore their abilities, build confidence, and connect with friends in safe, supportive environments. Visit, www.lansdownecentre.ca

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

Access peer mentoring, education and social events with Lansdowne Family Engagement services. Join the Family Advisory Council (FAC) and help plan, implement and review events and activities, as well as advocate for Lansdowne client families. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development Family Engagement services Available to all families of Lansdowne infant, child and youth clients. Access peer mentoring, education and social events with Lansdowne Family Engagement services. Join the Family Advisory Council (FAC) and help plan, implement and review events and activities, as well as advocate for Lansdowne client families. All Services Index Connect with us Resource Directory Event Calendar EMAIL A QUESTION click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Family Engagement Coordinator Intake - Start Here Guide, Starting Service With Lansdowne, Client Handbook Family Engagement Child Profile Form Featured Resources Resource Directory Lansdowne service providers have recommended online resources that provided education and strategies for a variety of child development needs, as well as connections with community support agencies. Visit the Resources Directory for the full compliment of available print, video and website resources available to all families, caregivers and educators. 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 6 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Language Building, Fun Activities for Kids Learning about Lansdowne Services and Programs Checklist, Early Years Development 0-48 months What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Load More Upcoming Events Caregiver Event - Coffee Chat, BRANTFORD Thu, Aug 20 Lansdowne Brantford Lansdowne client parents and caregivers are invited to join an evening of conversation and fun. Limited childminding capacity available (no cost). Please register in advance. Event Details Caregiver Event - Bertie the Bus BRANTFORD, school-ready experience Wed, Aug 26 Lansdowne Brantford Lansdowne client parents and caregivers are welcome to introduce children of any age who may be riding a school bus for the first time this fall. Explore and sit on a school bus, before the big first day, in a safe, controlled environment (no cost). Please register in advance. Event Details Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - Sip and Share, BRANTFORD Fri, Sep 11 Lansdowne Brantford As kids go back to school in September, Lansdowne client parents and caregivers are invited to join supportive conversation and connect in a casual, safe and comfortable environment. Please note, there is no childminding available at this event. Register Fundraising - Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Kids Sat, Sep 26 Brant Conservation Area, Brant Park Dress up. Team up. Show up. Your fundraising super powers STRENGTHEN ACCESS to programs and supports. BUILD INCLUSION through opportunities where every child belongs. REDUCE BARRIERS for families who need help now. Be a Hero with your kids, for kids. Register Fundraising - Benefit Show, Country Greats in Brantford Fri, Nov 20 Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts The Sounds of Nashville hit the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts! Join us for an unforgettable evening of country music featuring the hits of Alabama, Miranda Lambert, and Zac Brown Band. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Buy Tickets What is Family Engagement? You are the expert on your chi ld... Family engagement recognizes that families are essential to the successful outcome of their children’s plan of care and ensures that caregivers are welcome partners in the planning and delivery of Lansdowne Children’s Centre services and programs. Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development is committed to creating more opportunities for families to partner with service providers and each other, to contribute their perspective, advice, passion and talent, and share the knowledge that comes from their lived experience. We need to enhance programs already in place and establish a broad range of family supports to help inspire and empower families meet the day-to-day challenges they face. HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED... Join the Family Engagement Facebook Group Apply to the Family Advisory Committee Register for an upcoming event

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

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

Get involved with Lansdowne by attending Centre, Foundation and Community events #ForTheKids. Education, Support and Fundraising opportunities. Lansdowne Event List Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 Wed, Aug 19 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 11th at 9 am For children ages 10-14 registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. 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. Register Now Caregiver Event - Coffee Chat, BRANTFORD Thu, Aug 20 Lansdowne Brantford Lansdowne client parents and caregivers are invited to join an evening of conversation and fun. Limited childminding capacity available (no cost). Please register in advance. More Info Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) Fri, Aug 21 Brantford Weekly on Friday's from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Children 2-6 registered with OAP with their caregivers Register Now Load More Calendar View

Contact Lansdowne Children's Centre for help with your questions about referrals, services and supports for your child's communication, developmental and/or physical needs. Ready To Help Contact us directly or fill out the form below and we will respond to you within 2 work days. A Team Member Directory follows below, providing direct emails and phone extensions for available contacts. SmartStart Hub Services, Referrals Tel: 519-753-3153 x507 Tel: 519-753-3153 Fax: 519-753-5927 Toll Free: 1-800-454-7186 Email: info@lansdownecc.com LOCATIONS BRANTFORD 39 Mt Pleasant St. Brantford, Ontario N3T 1S7 CALEDONIA 282 Argyle Street South, Unit 3 Caledonia, Ontario N3W 1K7 DUNNVILLE 110 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville, Ontario N1A 1K8 SIMCOE 387 Cedar St. Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 2J2 All Lansdowne site locations offer free and accessible parking, as well as an accessible washroom. Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting! Contact Directory Rita-Marie Hadley Chief Executive Officer, Media Contact (519) 753-3153 ext. 237 rhadley@lansdownecc.com Sarah Consoli Human Resour ces (HR) Director (519) 753-3153 ext. 242 sconsoli@lansdownecc.com Tamie Aubin Director of Client Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy (519) 753-3153 ext. 236 taubin@lansdownecc.com Cindy Rock Business Director (519) 753-3153 ext. 212 crock@lansdownecc.com Lynda Henriksen Director of Development and Community Relations (519) 753-3153 ext. 221 lhenriksen@lansdownecc.com Susan Battin Autism Services - Manager (519) 753-3153 ext. 280 sbattin@lansdownecc.com Cassandra Cloet Autism Services - Manager (519) 753-3153 ext. 276 ccloet@lansdownecc.com Sandi Gairns Manager - Early Intervention (519) 753-3153 ext. 292 sgairns@lansdownecc.com Alissa Shuker Manager - Speech and Language (519) 753-3153 ext. 401 AShuker@lansdownecc.com Robert Vander Heyden Manager - Rehabilitation Services (519) 753-3153 ext. 224 RVanderheyden@lansdownecc.com Sarah Thompson Manager - Recreation (519) 753-3153 ext. 264 sthompson@lansdownecc.com Bettina Oulton Manager - Respite Services (519) 753-3153 ext. 256 boulton@lansdownecc.com Dr. Ben Klein, Paediatrician Dr. Ben Klein Medical Director - Paediatrician office@grandriverpediatrics.ca

Intro to ABA Terms - Applied Behaviour Analysis | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Intro to ABA Terms - Applied Behaviour Analysis This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. An introduction to the world of ABA - covering the basics of Applied Behaviour Analysis . Hosted by Courtney and Abbey, autism therapists at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Intro to ABA Terms - Applied Behaviour Analysis no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Terms #ABA #Introduction

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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 Application Form Growing with you... The Lansdowne Children's Centre 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 2025-26 Annual Report PDF 2025-26 Annual Report Online Ashley Veldkamp Board Chair, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee More Info Anne Noyes Board Secretary (Leave, July 2026) More Info Jason Lickers Board Member, (Leave, June 2026) More Info Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo- Board Member, Acting Secretary More Info Mike Gatopoulos Board 1st Vice Chair, Chair of Capital Steering Comm. 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, Chair of Prof. Advisory Comm., Vice-Chair Governance Comm. More Info Jennifer Steffler Board 2nd Vice Chair More Info Holly Clark Board Member, Co-Chair Capital Steering Committee (CSC) More Info Kathy Straus Board Member More Info Vincent Vilaca Board Member More Info Justin Wareham Board Treasurer, Chair Finance and Personnel Comm. [F&P] More Info Jamie Toner Board Member, Vice-Chair Prof. Advisory Committee (PAC), (Leave Nov. 2026) More Info Rick Rozak Board Member, Chair of the Governance Committee More Info Will Bucholtz Board Member More Info We need you. Join The Board. APPLY Annual Report Archives 2024-25 Annual Report PDF 2023-24 Annual Report PDF 2022-23 Annual Report PDF (7 Mb) 2021-22 Annual Report PDF (6 Mb) 2023-24 Annual Report Online 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 June 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. Board Chair, Ashley Veldkamp 2. 1st Vice Chair, Mike Gatopoulos 3. 2nd Vice Chair, Jennifer Steffler 4. Treasurer, Justin Wareham 5. Secretary, Anne Noyes [Leave, June 2026] 6. Will Bucholtz 7. Holly Clark 8. Jason Lickers [Leave, June 2026] 9. Joe Persia 10. Rick Rozak 11. Vicky Smith 12. Rita Stratford 13. Kathy Straus 14. Jamie Toner 15. Skylar Turkiewicz-Dabreo-Act. Secretary Vincent Villaca Dr. Benjamin Klein, Medical Director Ex Officio Rita-Marie Hadley, Cheif Executive Officer, is a non voting Ex Officio member of all bodies Capital Steering Committee [CSC] Mike Gatopoulos, Co-Chair Holly Clark, Co- Chair John Bradford* Will Bucholtz Mike DeBruyn* Marc Lazenby* Scott Lyons* Ashley Veldkamp Justin Wareham Jacqueline Willson* Cindy Rock* Lynda Henriksen* 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 Ashley Veldkamp Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* Governance Committee Rick Rozak, Chair Vicky Smith, Vice-Chair Mike Gatopoulos Jennifer Steffler Ashley Veldkamp Vincent Vilaca Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp, Chair Will Bucholtz John Bradford* Mike Gatopoulos Tamie Aubin * Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* Professional Advisory Committee [PAC] Vicky Smith, Chair** Jamie Toner* Vice Chair (LEAVE, November 2026) Patricia Gonzalez* Casidy Guzar* Dr. Ben Klein Anne Noyes Joe Persia Rick Rozak Rita Stratford Kathy Strauss** Vincent Villaca Jacqueline Willson** Tamie Aubin* Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* * Non-Director Committee Member ** liaisons to Quality Mgt. Council ***Also Committee chairs Italics=staff updated June 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