Who We Are
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) accelerates project implementation into practice, connects promising ideas with growth partners, and supports the next generation of health innovators. KBHN’s approach fuels its mission of helping all children with neurodevelopmental disabilities achieve their full potential.
What we do
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) advances solutions for three core challenges in children’s neurodevelopmental disabilities: early identification, effective interventions and family support. The strategic initiatives of KBHN focused on scaling interventions align with Canada’s priority of building a healthier, more inclusive future for children and families. KBHN accelerates the implementation of innovations to ensure all children receive optimal care, achieve better outcomes and live their best lives.
Kids Brain Health Foundation
Kids Brain Health Foundation (KBHF), established in 2016, supports the mission of KBHN. Together, we can create a brighter future for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Join our community today and help us bring essential programs to life by donating to the Foundation.
The Latest News
Reforms urgently needed for Manitoba’s disability support program for children
In the op-ed, “Reforms urgently needed for Manitoba’s disability support program for children,” Brittany Finlay and KBHN Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Zwicker spotlight urgent gaps in Manitoba’s Children’s disABILITY Services (CDS) program. Drawing from their national report, the authors amplify the voices of families navigating a broken system—marked by long waitlists, lost paperwork, and inconsistent support.
Kids Brain Health Network celebrates 2024–2025 Outstanding Award Winners
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 Annual Outstanding Awards, honouring individuals across its community for their exemplary contributions to neurodevelopmental disability research, mentorship, and inclusive family engagement.
Disability support reform needed
Children with disabilities and their families in Manitoba are facing critical gaps in accessing support. In this powerful opinion piece, researchers Brittany Finlay and Dr. Jennifer D. Zwicker (Chief Scientist of Kids Brain Health Network) shed light on systemic barriers within Manitoba’s Children’s disABILITY Services program — and call for meaningful reform. With new budget investments announced, this is a pivotal moment to demand real change.
Kids Brain Health Network is supported by the Government of Canada's Strategic Science Fund.