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
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.
Game on for Dino Island: Therapeutic ‘brain exercise’ for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities gets a $100,000 funding boost
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Navigating neurodevelopmental services is complex, KBHN-Mitacs awardee aims to implement a program for families
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Kids Brain Health Network is supported by the Government of Canada's Strategic Science Fund.