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Researchers at CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research have developed a new questionnaire to measure parents’ experiences with healthcare services for their children with disabilities. They would like to have parents test it out and share their feedback. Complete a set of questions to tell us about your experiences with healthcare services. You will receive […]
September 28, 2023
Pathway to Potential (P2P) is Seeking Input from the Community P2P wants to better understand the issues and impacts of poverty within the Windsor-Essex region. They would like to hear directly from residents and invite you to participate in a short 10-minute survey. Your input will help inform the new P2P plan for the City […]
September 27, 2023
The Doerksen family held a fundraiser as a way to give back to the John McGivney Children’s Centre. Oakley was diagnosed with Limb Body Wall Complex and given a 2% chance of survival, if he made it through to the end of pregnancy. He is now almost three years old. “The doctors had no hope […]
September 25, 2023
For the past 25 years, the Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction has been raising funds at the Annual Harrow Fair Pie Auction, and donating all the proceeds to JMCC. Their son Todd, was born with Spina Bifida and received services from JMCC until he passed away in 1975 at the age of 7. […]
September 6, 2023
After a comprehensive search that included highly qualified candidates beyond the province of Ontario, the Board unanimously selected Ms. Jovanovski to lead the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Jenn is an authentic, charismatic and collaborative leader, bringing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong business intelligence. A champion of innovation, her leadership focuses on […]
August 1, 2023
The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians may be eligible if they pay for dental care for a child under 12 years old who does not have access to a private dental insurance plan. Depending on your adjusted family net […]
July 19, 2023
The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) has received a $90,000 grant from the Solcz Family Foundation for our new Family Support Fund. “It can cost up to four times more to raise a child with a disability,” says Jennifer Jovanovski, Director of Client Services at JMCC. “And for children with complex care needs, many parents […]
July 10, 2023
The past year has been one of challenges and opportunities! After extensive re-opening plans and COVID-19 guidelines were developed, we were able to return to in-person meetings and treatment sessions, while continuing our hybrid model that included virtual opportunities for staff and families. This has proven to be popular and we’re continuing with this progressive […]
June 29, 2023
For former and current JMCC Clients! Email [email protected] by July 21, 2023.
June 29, 2023
John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) was presented with a cheque from the Windsor Essex and Tilbury McDonald’s restaurants during the JMCC Superhero Fun Day on June 17, 2023. The $53,000 will go towards JMCC’s Summer Camp Program, and to a new Outdoor Learning Space. “Camp McGivney” summer camps are specifically designed for JMCC children with […]
June 28, 2023