Start with us! Helping families navigate community support for behavioural, developmental, and special needs.
03/03/2026
A FREE drop-in program for children 0-5 years of age and their parents Join Debbie Censner, RECE, for activities, outdoor play, music and story time, and a time to chat with other parents and caregivers. The Launch Pad is located at Centennial Grand Woodlands School at 41 Ellenson Drive in Brantford...
Draw Date: May 1st, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Location: 539 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
Must be 18 years or older to participate
Thank you for supporting the Brant County SPCA.
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Lottery License #: RAF1507014
Licensee: Brant County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Charitable Registration #: 89836 9319 RR0001
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Did you hear? The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program’s Mobile Cancer Screening Coach is returning to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Brantford site TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
03/02/2026
The County of Brant Spring/Summer Community Services Guide is coming Thursday, March 19!
📅 Registration for Summer programs opens on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
The Spring/Summer Guide includes important information like:
• Registered and drop-in recreation programs for all ages
• Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts
• Playgrounds, Skate Parks and Trails
• Music in the Parks, Community Tree Plantings, and other special event information
View the Guide online at brant.ca/Guide or pick up a copy at any County of Brant Community Centre or Customer Service location.
📍Registration Information:
Register online using the Activity numbers at brant.ca/COBConnect or in-person at the Brant Sports Complex (944 Powerline Road, Paris) Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 8:00 pm. For help with registration call 519.442.1944.
📅 Save the Date(s):
• 2026 Aquatics Guide: April 30, 2026 – visit brant.ca/Swim
• After School Program Registration: June 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm
03/02/2026
March Break is on the way 🎉
Registration is now OPEN for an amazing lineup of fun and creative events at the Main Branch:
🎪 A Day at the Circus: A Drag Story Adventure
📅 March 14 | ⏰ 10:30 a.m. | Main Branch
❄️ Olaf Meet & Greet (3 sessions!)
📅 March 16 | ⏰ 10, 10:30 & 11 a.m. | Main Branch
🎨 Bad Art Afternoon for Tweens
📅 March 18 | ⏰ 2:30 p.m. | Main Branch
✨ K-Pop Demon Hunters: Glow Dance Party
📅 March 19 | ⏰ 2:30 p.m. | Main Branch
Pregnancy, childbirth, and adjusting to life with a new baby can bring many physical, emotional, and social changes. Remember, it’s important to:
💆♀️ Take time for yourself.
💬 Talk with your partner, a trusted friend, or your health care provider.
🤝 Reach out for support when you need it.
We’re here to help! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, call us at 519-753-4937 ext. 464 (Brantford/Brant) or 519-900-9600 ext. 3250 (Haldimand/Norfolk) to speak with a public health nurse.
🌐 Visit bchu.org/newborns or hnhu.org/postpartum for more information.
03/02/2026
Looking to get involved in your community? Save the date for the County of Brant Volunteer Fair!
💙 County of Brant Volunteer Fair
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Brant Sports Complex (944 Powerline Road, Paris)
Age: All ages
The County of Brant Volunteer Fair is your chance to connect with the many incredible minor sports groups, service clubs, and community organizations that help make our community thrive.
From coaching and mentoring, to event support and behind-the-scenes roles, our local organizations rely on passionate volunteers to keep programs and events running strong.
Whether you’re:
✔ A student working toward your high school community hours
✔ Looking to become a member of a local club or organization
✔ Wanting to meet new people and build connections
Come out, explore your options, and find the opportunity that’s right for you and your schedule. We can’t wait to see you there!
For updates on 2026 Volunteer Fair participants, visit brant.ca/VolunteerFair
03/01/2026
Today is Self-Injury Awareness Day.
Self-Injury Awareness Day is a day aimed at removing the stigma around self-harm, encouraging discussions about self-harm, providing support and understanding, and more.
Contact Brant is the Lead Agency for the Urgent Response Service (URS) in the communities of Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Niagara, and Six Nations of the Grand River.
Children and youth registered with the Ontario Autism Program are eligible for URS when experiencing new or worsening high-risk behaviours. Working with the family and community services, our URS Coordinators develop short-term services and supports to respond rapidly to the specific high-risk need to reduce the risk of harm to the child/youth, others, or property.
Our community information website also lists resources and support for mental health, crisis and emergencies, and more.
Check out the comments for more information on available resources.
02/28/2026
Today is Rare Disease Day, which aims to increase awareness about rare diseases which impacts 300 million people worldwide.
It's a day to celebrate uniqueness and to encourage policymakers and our communities to support research and improved care and accessibility.
To learn more, visit Rare Disease Day
02/28/2026
If you're interested in attending, check out the comments.
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Contact Brant is the first point of contact for children and youth ages 0-18 dealing with mental health concerns, developmental disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism.
Contact Brant’s programs and services include:
A single point of access (intake and referral) to children’s mental health, children’s developmental services, and children’s Autism services
Providing information for community services and resources
Managing the Community Information Database for Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, www.info-bhn.ca
Providing Coordinated Service Planning for children and youth with complex and/or special needs receiving two or more services due to the depth of their needs
Supporting integrated Transition Planning for youth age 14 to help prepare for future community life and transition out of children’s services at age 18
Facilitating the Brant Case Resolution for children and youth who are at risk and Brant services cannot fully meet their service needs
Coordinating the Brant Residential Placement Advisory Committee (RPAC)
Coordinating the publication of Your Guide Brant/Your Guide Haldimand-Norfolk