Children's Institute

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Children’s Institute unveils GROW Bus for community screenings

Children’s Institute recently designed and equipped a bus for our “Get Ready to GROW’ program and will soon be providing developmental screening for young children throughout the Finger Lakes region, once it is deemed safe to return to in-person services. Thanks to funding from FLPPS (Finger Lakes Performing Provider System) and partnerships with many community organizations, the GROW bus will allow us to reach families in a variety of settings to support young children’s healthy development. www.GetReadyToGROW.org

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We stand and speak for racial justice and public health equity - together

Children’s Institute is committed to work towards the elimination of systemic and institutional racism, individual racism, and implicit bias. We don't stand silent. Silent isn't neutral. We stand and speak for racial justice and public health equity – together. Families with children in communities of color demand allies who support, understand, recognize, and transform personal discomfort into decisive action that promotes lasting change around these inequities. Visit the Racism and Social Justice page for more information and resources

COVID-19 Resources for Families

Children’s Institute knows that children’s social emotional health is greatly impacted by times of anxiety and the recent news about COVID-19. Visit our resources page on how to share information such as this with young children as well as other useful topics to help children and their families navigate through the current situation.

PLEASE NOTE: You can continue to reach any Children's Institute staff member by calling 585-295-1000 or through email. We are working at this time from home offices and will respond in a timely manner.

Message from Ann Marie White, Ed.D., Executive Director

| 27 January 2021
Free PPE distribution to child care providers

On Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 5-7 pm, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was distributed to 20 child care businesses that serve Rochester’s children.

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| 08 January 2021
In response to Wednesday's events at the U.S. Capitol

Like many, we watched Wednesday’s event at the United States Capitol knowing our children were also watching, listening, and learning. In this darkness, we want to share ways we as adults can do better by demonstrating to children and youth that …
 

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| 04 January 2021
Staff transitions

At we transition into 2021, Whole Child Connection is also going through a period of transition and change as several of our beloved staff are moving onto new things after completing graduate studies. 

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