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Would you like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities in Windsor-Essex? Consider joining the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) Board of Directors. At JMCC, we provide family-centred, holistic care to our community, enriching the lives of children and youth with special needs by helping them reach their […]

January 22, 2026

Families, caregivers, and community members are invited to attend a free educational workshop focused on understanding and managing ADHD in children. Presented by Regional Children’s Centre – Intensive Treatment Services, in conjunction with St. Mark’s by-the-Lake, this session will explore how ADHD and anxiety can affect children and provide practical, brain-based strategies to support their […]

January 14, 2026

Parents and caregivers across Ontario are invited to participate in a research study led by King’s University College at Western University examining the financial impacts experienced by families caring for children and youth with autism (ages 0–25). The confidential survey aims to better understand the economic challenges families face and to help inform future policy […]

January 7, 2026

December 18, 2025

The holiday season is a time of light, warmth, and connection, a moment to reflect on the joy and possibilities that brighten our lives. At the John McGivney Children’s Centre, those moments shine through every day in the progress, confidence, and resilience of the children and youth we support. This year, JMCC’s Holiday Campaign invites […]

December 10, 2025

Giving Tuesday is a special moment each year, a global celebration of generosity that creates meaningful, local impact. Here in Windsor-Essex, that impact is felt every day at the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). More than 4,000 children, youth, and families rely on JMCC each year for therapies, supports, and family-centred services that help them […]

December 1, 2025

The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) has created a dedicated webpage to help keep families, partners, and our community informed regarding ongoing labour negotiations with OPSEU Local 170, which represents our front-line team members. We are committed to sharing information clearly, promptly, and with care. The webpage will serve as the central hub for updates […]

November 4, 2025

The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is thrilled to announce that the Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction, held at the Harrow Fair on Thursday, August 28, raised an incredible $118,150 in support of children and youth with physical, neurological, and developmental needs. “For over 45 years, we’ve been proud to offer these vital […]

August 29, 2025

The JMCC Entry to School Autism Program is now accepting registrations for September 2025 for the Windsor-Essex region. This program supports autistic children to develop school-readiness skills and provides transition supports as they enter school for the first time.  To participate in this program, your child must be: Please note, children who have already attended school are […]

July 21, 2025

“No words. No actions. Just brainpower. “At Windsor’s John McGivney Children’s Centre, kids with complex disabilities are now learning to control music, games, and even mobility devices using only their minds — thanks to breakthrough brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that turns thoughts into action. “For 17-year-old Alexander Khoury, the impact has been life-changing,” wrote Millar […]

July 16, 2025