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 KBHF.
Kids Brain Health Innovation Fund (KBH-IF)
KBH-IF is committed to improving access to services and solutions families need to thrive. By supporting our mission, you become part of a movement transforming the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
The Latest News
Applications for the Fall 2025 & Winter 2026 Family Engagement in Research Course are open!
Are you a researcher, student, or person with lived and living experience/family member interested in child health research and want to learn more about how to engage in meaningful research partnerships? Don’t miss your chance to join the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, offered by CanChild McMaster University.
First-of-its-kind impact investing in Canada fuels neurodevelopmental innovation for kids
Kids Brain Health Innovation Fund (KBH-IF), Canada’s first investment and venture philanthropy initiative in pediatric neurodevelopmental disability, is dedicated to scaling and advancing proven, evidence-based solutions for children and their families.
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 is supported by the Government of Canada's Strategic Science Fund.