EarlyON Child and Family Centres across Niagara had a banner year in 2025, welcoming nearly 15 thousand children through their doors.
Families made more than 82-thousand visits to the Region’s 26 centres, which offer programs focused on early learning, development and family support.
Niagara Region’s effort to turn EarlyON sites into community hubs has now earned a 2026 Local Municipal Champion Award from the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association.
Regional officials say the hubs are helping connect families with services like housing, mental health and caregiver supports all in one place.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)