Child and Family Services of Grand Erie | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Child and Family Services of Grand Erie Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Child and Family Services of Grand Erie no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back BILLIE & LACEY 2023 Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride Ambassadors Hello, my name is Billie MacDonald. My sister Lacey and I are the MacMoore Sisters, known for our fundraising at the Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride. I was born with a Brachial Plexus injury in my right arm. It was a challenging time as no one could really explain it to my mum and dad why my arm looked different. When I was one month old I was taken for a visit to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. My sister Lacey had been there the year before to make sure she was ready for school and she was excited for me to see it. We spent some time visiting with Heather and Ashley in the Physio and Occupational Therapy departments and they became my second family. At Lansdowne I have taken part in the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Recreation programs and so much more. It is my second home. I have been diagnosed with both Brachial Plexus and Acquired Brain Injury with the help of Lansdowne. Throughout the years Lansdowne has helped me with getting everything I need to help me learn better in school, and helping my family get me a mobility device to help me explore the world even when I am having a bad day and couldn’t walk. Every year we look forward to the Christmas Party to get us out and to get to see Santa. It is one of the best family days! Each year we looked forward to going to Lansdowne Children’s Centre events because we got to be with a lot of the people who I know. Thank you for caring to read my letter. Please help support Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation by riding on July 8, or by making a donation to our team or any of the other riders and teams. We are so thankful for all the Lansdowne has done for our family, and other families. We fundraise each year to help make sure other kids and families get a chance to get the help we have had. The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

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 Family Service Coordinator (FSC) Family Service Coordinators support families of children and youth with multiple and/or complex special needs. They are knowledgeable about services and funding resources that your family may benefit from. Family Service Coordinators help families understand what services they have, what services they may need and when services may change (due to child's age or eligibility). They provide advocacy for child/youth needs in education, health and the community. Eligibility Start Referral Family Service Coordinators may be referred to as your child’s "Case Manager," who encourage and support all services to work together as a team. They work with clients and their families living in Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Family Service Coordinators help families develop goals, learn advocacy skills, and ensure that a family’s needs and concerns are heard and respected. Family Service Coordinators can host and/or attend meetings, medical appointments, therapy sessions and assessments. Family Service Coordinators: Help guide you through transitions and changes in school placements. Provide appropriate documentation through individual sessions or information clinics. Support the development of a coordinated service plan that ties goals and services together ensuring the unique needs of each family is documented and shared. Can remain involved for short or long term support. 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

Trick or Treat - a social story, courtesy of Lansdowne Children's Centre | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Trick or Treat - a social story, courtesy of Lansdowne Children's Centre A printable story book with illustrations to help teach the social experience of Halloween and trick or treating. Developed and provided by Family Engagement Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre, as part of the Halls of Halloween program, 2026. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Trick or Treat - a social story, courtesy of Lansdowne Children's Centre no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: trick or treat, social, halloween, book

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River RECREATION SERVICES All Services Index RECREATION SERVICES Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Recreation Services provide opportunities designed to assist and encourage children and youth clients to take advantage of individual or group activities directed towards promoting growth and development. These activities allow clients to explore their interests, exercise their skill sets and pursue personal development. Eligibility Start Referral Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants who: Are 10 – 18 years of age Are receiving services at Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Have a level of independence which allows safe supervision as well as maintaining self-directed participation at a 3 youth to 1 adult ratio Identify a personal interest in individual and/or TR program goals Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations TR services focus on opportunities to: Strengthen skills necessary for participation Discover and build upon personal interests Increase social skills/opportunity Maximize independence Foster community involvement Following referral, the Recreation Therapist (RT) will complete a TR initial assessment with Guardian(s) to support choice of a program option that will offer the most benefit to the participant. Formal/informal assessments will be completed as appropriate to support program development as well as set and monitor goals. Programs are typically group sessions. 1:1 appointments are available after consultation. Group Programming Programs are in house or in the community dependent on the leisure pursuit During the school year programs are in evenings and occasional weekends During the summer there are 4 weeks of camp that are offered Individual Appointment 1:1 appointments with the RT to determine next steps in an individual pursuit Transition to community programming 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

Accessible Playground Directory | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Accessible Playground Directory A comprehensive resource designed to empower individuals of all abilities to discover inclusive play spaces in their local communities and throughout Ontario. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Accessible Playground Directory no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Online Resources Eligibility Open Resources Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations 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 - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Lansdowne Event Calendar Eligibility Open Calendar Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations 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

What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School | Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School Before they can start to read and write on their own, young children need a strong foundation of emergent literacy skills. Studies show that children who start school with higher levels of these skills go on to have greater academic success. Janice Greenberg, Director of Early Childhood Services at The Hanen Centre, identifies what these emergent literacy skills are and why they’re so important. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: School Age, Kindergarten, Speech, Reading, Literacy, Communication, Learning

Brant County Health Unit | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Brant County Health Unit Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Brant County Health Unit no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Supporting Communication and Understanding with Visual Aids | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Supporting Communication and Understanding with Visual Aids This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Visual Supports provide proactive strategies that help communication and expectations , and may help increase appropriate behaviour or skills, or decrease challenging behaviours. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Supporting Communication and Understanding with Visual Aids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Visuals #Communication #Learning

Board Member, Chair of the Governance Committee Rick Rozak, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Rick Rozak Board Member, Chair of the Governance Committee Rick Rozak joined our Board in 2018 and spent 23 years working in the Youth Justice System, now retired.