Contact Brant

03/26/2026

Here's a reintroduction to Sheryl, our Lead Resource Coordinator.
Sheryl has been with Contact Brant for 25 years and helps families in our community!

Thank you for 25 years of service, Sheryl! 💜

03/25/2026

Grand Erie Public Health offers prenatal and postnatal programs at Margot's Place every Wednesday! Great incentives available for those who participate: grocery gift cards, bus passes and fresh grocery items to go. Learn about pregnancy, labour and delivery, feeding your baby, and more!
Open to pregnant people and new parents aged 29 and under (infants 0-6 months).
Postnatal - 3:45pm-4:30pm
Prenatal - 4:45pm-5:30pm.
For more information visit: www.bchu.org/CPNP

03/25/2026

Shoutout to our community partners and collaborators! 💜

➡️ Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services
➡️ Lansdowne Children's Centre
➡️ Willowbridge Community Services
➡️ Six Nations Department of Well-Being
➡️ Bethesda
➡️ McMaster University
➡️ Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
➡️ Grand Erie District School Board/ Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
➡️ Darmont GivesBack

03/24/2026

Don’t miss your chance to win big and help animals in need! 🐶🐱 Grab your tickets for the Brant County SPCA 50/50.

Tickets can be purchased online at the link below
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/brant-co-spca

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

03/24/2026

Are your child’s immunization records updated? GEPH will be hosting immunization clinics at Lynden Park Mall, Entrance #3 for students in Brantford-Brant set to be suspended from school on March 31. To book your child’s appointment, call 519-752-4937 ext. 451. Drop-in appointments will be scheduled upon arrival.
Please see the list of dates and times below:

• Tuesday, March 24: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 - 3 p.m.
• Thursday, March 26: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 - 3 p.m.
• Monday, March 30: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 31: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

For Haldimand-Norfolk students, please book online at https://bit.ly/46pon2l

03/24/2026

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
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Whether you’re a student working toward your high school community hours⁠, looking to become a member of a local club or organization⁠, or simply wanting to meet new people and build connections⁠, there is something for everyone!

Confirmed Participants:
💙 Darmont GivesBack
💙 Girl Guides Paris Guiding Community
💙 Meals on Wheels
💙 Optimist Club of Scotland and Districtt
💙 Paris Agricultural Society, Home of the Paris Fair
💙 Paris Figure Skating Club
💙 Paris Youth Softball Association
💙 St. George AppleFest

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!⁠
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For updates on 2026 Volunteer Fair participants, visit brant.ca/VolunteerFair

03/24/2026

Meet the faces behind Contact Brant, the people showing up for children, youth, and families every single day! 💜

Meet our team!
➡️ Jane Angus - Retired Chief Executive Officer (retired)
➡️ Sandra Parker - Chief Executive Officer
➡️ Cindy Landry - Executive Assistant & Operations Manager
➡️ Alison Hilborn - Clinical Manager of Autism Services
➡️ Linda McFadyen - Clinical Manager of Service Coordination
➡️ Lynn White - Contract Specialist
➡️ Kelly Skrzypek - Financial Analyst
➡️ Tiffany Guerra - Administrative Assistant
➡️ LeaAnn Boswell - Lead Community Navigator
➡️ Sarah Wilson - Community Information Assistant
➡️ Melanie Caldwell - Interim Lead Service Planning Coordinator
➡️ Kaila Hunt - Service Planning Coordinator
➡️ Jocelyn Donovan - Service Planning Coordinator
➡️ Swatika Jeyasothi - Front Door Coordinator, Service Coordination
➡️ Sheryl Ruman - Lead Resource Coordinator
➡️ Lyndsey Campbell - Lead FASD Coordinator
➡️ Lily Ramirez Villatoro - FASD Coordinator
➡️ Grace Matson - Interim Lead Urgent Response Service Coordinator
➡️ Raman Rakkar - URS Front Door Coordinator
➡️ Leah Adam - URS Front Door Coordinator
➡️ Lindsay Izsak - URS Front Door Coordinator
➡️ Janessa Walters - URS Coordinator
➡️ Angela Luedke - URS Coordinator
➡️ Ellen Tansony - URS Coordinator
➡️ Lawanya Mayil - URS Coordinator
➡️ Craig Tustin - Peer Support Navigator
➡️ Marlee Tansley - URS Social Worker

03/23/2026

Looking for support for children, youth, and families in our community? Contact Brant is a trusted local organization that helps families find the right services, resources, and programs in Brantford and Brant County. They connect people to child and youth services, community information, coordinated service planning, Autism supports, FASD service coordination, and help families navigate complex support systems with one plan of care.

They also serve as a Community Information Centre, helping people find programs and resources across Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk. Contact Brant has been serving the community for over two decades.

Contact info:
255 Colborne St, Units 1 & 2, Brantford, ON N3T 2H3
519-758-8228 (tel:519-758-8228)
information@contactbrant.net

AutismSupport ChildAndYouthServices CommunityResources

03/23/2026

Today is International Puppy Day! Last summer we were lucky to have Marcus join us for our Paws to Read program 🐾

Visit brantlibrary.ca/calendar to explore programs like Paws to Read and more!

03/23/2026

Today’s the day! Register for Day Camp here: www.ymcahbbdaycamps.ca

If you need assistance, please call us at 905-317-4929 or email ymcadaycamps@ymcahbb.ca.

03/23/2026

03/21/2026

Today is World Down Syndrome Day!⁠

This year's theme, "Together Against Loneliness," calls on us to encourage real inclusion, create welcoming spaces, and to build supportive and meaningful relationships.
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Contact Brant can provide information on community services and resources for all ages and can help you navigate the many services and resources available for children and youth to ensure that you get the services and the support that you need.⁠
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Contact us to learn more.⁠ (link in comment)