Connections began in 1993 as a community-based home visiting program. Shortly thereafter with feedback from participants, we recognized the need for group and prenatal support. Today we offer a continuum of prenatal, postnatal, and preschool services to families in Lanark County, as well as prenatal services to families in Leeds & Grenville Counties.

What Do We Do ...

• Operate several community programs: Birth Companion, Good Food for a Healthy Baby, Home Visiting and Parent & Children's Groups.
• Help parents improve their capacity to raise healthy children.
• Increase the participation of vulnerable families in the community
• Promote partnerships and collaboration among service providers to improve access and quality of service to vulnerable families

What Makes Us Unique...

• Our programs offer not only a variety of support, but a progression of support.
• Participation is voluntary. Parents choose what programs and activities in which they want to be involved.
• Our programs are focused on prevention. Parents seek out information and assistance before they are in crisis.
• Our programs are parent-directed. Parents' expertise is recognized, then strengthened and supported.
• Our programs are flexible to both the individual and to the needs identified in a particular community.

Accessibility Pledge

Lanark Health and Community Services (LHCS) welcomes and encourages people living with disabilities to use our services. LHCS will provide access to our services for people with disabilities in a way that respects their right to dignity, independence and integration. LHCS strives to provide service to everyone in a welcoming and supportive environment. LHCS will consider the individual needs of people with disabilities in delivering service by:

• Considering individual and special needs when applying LHCS policies and rules
• Communicating with people in a way that meets their needs
• Welcoming feedback and suggestions about services in a variety of formats
• Welcoming accompanying support people
• Offering a range of assistive devices
• Welcoming service animals
• Letting people know if services are not available where possible, for example, if a program is going to be closed or if the website is not available
• Ensuring emergency responses address accessibility
• Training staff and volunteers to provide the best possible service
• Providing a forum for addressing concerns or challenging associated with accessing our services
• Providing opportunities for continuous improvement and regular review of accessibility policies and procedures

Children's Resources on Wheels	Ontario Early Years Centre - Lanark