Celebrating Black History Month

February 1 marked the start of Black History Month. For those of you who identify as Black, this month offers an opportunity to celebrate and honor your beautiful and also painful history and heritage.

...I am a child...

On Friday, January 27, 2021, a distressed 9-year-old child in Rochester, NY was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed as police officers tried to resolve her crises by getting her into the back of a police cruiser.

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.

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 …

Holiday Toy Drive 2020

Help make the holidays brighter for the schools and childcare centers that we support!

Earl Greene promoted to leadership role

Children’s Institute (CI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Earl Greene, MA, CAMS-1/Fellow, ACT Certified Trainer, who will expand his current role conducting behavior supports for children at Children's Institute.

Welcome to our new Intern, Elise Hoffman

My name is Elise Hoffman and I’m from Buffalo, New York. I’m a junior social work major at Nazareth College.

Welcome to our new Intern, Elizabeth Kausch

My name is Elizabeth Kausch and I have chosen to do my undergraduate internship at the Children’s Institute this fall. I am in my senior year at SUNY Brockport; majoring in Psychology.

A message to our community

Children's Institute stands with our community as we in Rochester and across our country face the tragic consequences of violence arising from ongoing structural racism.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020