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1914 |
The need for an agency to dispose relieve in the City of Brantford was felt. |
| 1917 |
The Social Service League engages a special Vicotiran Order of Nurses to work in connection with child welfare for assistance in the city and suburbs. |
| 1920 |
The Social Service League arranged to rent Willard Hall, our present premises on Wellington Street. |
| 1925 |
During this year 101 Well Baby Clinics were conducted involving 4, 397 babies and per-school children. The nurses and staff of the Social Service League made 5,047 home visits |
| 1927 |
The Social Service League and the Lions Club co-0perated in the matter of a Mother’s Camp. In 1928, there were 9 mothers and 10 children. |
| 1931 |
2,880 home visits and 2, 464 babies attended The Well Baby Clinic |
| 1942 |
The Social Service League purchased the building known as Willard Hall. 37 Wellington St. |
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179 office interviews, 65 home visits, 341 telephone calls and 15 new cases.
Only 4 staff with no degrees in Social Work. |
| 1956 |
Name is changed to The Family Service Bureau of Brantford and Brant County, Inc.
Motto: “To help individuals and Families achieve their optimal development.” |
| 1969 |
Agency became the only completely professional counselling agency in the area. |
| 1978 |
Budget was just over $72,000. 1300 Interviews with 3 Marriage and Family Counsellors. |
| 1981 |
Family Support Services begins to help families with children who have developmental handicaps. |
| 1984 |
Budget was $143, 475.
2,022 Interviews were conducted. |
| 1988 |
Took the name of FAMILY COUNSELLING CENTRE.
Accreditation Certificate presented - Ontario Association of Family Service Agencies. |
| 1992 |
Special Services at Home for Adults was acquired. |
| 1993 |
Budget was $246, 594. 4000 hours of service was provided. |
| 1994 |
Walk-in Counselling Clinic offered |
| 1995 |
Eastdale Neighbourhood Association begins "The Eastdale LaunchPad". |
| 1996 |
Family Relief Program in Place |
| 2000 |
Autism Initiative program begins as a pilot program |
| 2004 |
Autism Program transferred to Lansdowne Children's Centre |
| 2004 |
AGENCY CELEBRATES 90 YEARS OF SERVICE |
| 2005 |
"The Eastdale LaunchPad" moves to Echo Place School |
| 2005 |
A new Launch Pad opens at St. Gabriel's Elementary School |
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