Children's Institute Appoints Dr. Dianne Cooney-Miner as Executive Director
Children's Institute (CI), a national non-profit that partners with organizations and individuals to promote the well-being of children, youth, and families, today announced the appointment of Dr. Dianne Cooney-Miner as Executive Director, effective June 16, 2025.
Continue readingLeading with Purpose: Meet Our Board of Directors
Leading with Purpose: Meet Our Board of Directors
Continue readingCI in Rochester Business Journal
Today in Rochester Business Journal, an article was published entitled, "Building Emotional Skills To Ensure Students’ Success as Adults." Elizabeth Devaney, Children Institute's Director of Whole Child Connection, was interviewed for the piece. She provided many quotes for the article that helped define and underline the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Continue readingA Message From Our Interim Executive Director - October 2024
“The more things change, the more they stay the same…” I rejoined Children’s Institute as Interim Executive Director in March of this year, returning after previously serving 8+ years as Director of Finance & Operations. I was struck with the fact that while in the middle of significant changes, Children’s Institute — CI — demonstrates the same values and goals as we have held for over 60 years.
Continue readingAshellee Toweh accepted to Forward Promise Fellowship
CI is thrilled to announce that staff member Ashellee Toweh has been accepted into the Forward Promise Fellowship!
Continue readingCoterie Award Celebration 2024
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Children’s Institute held their Coterie Award Celebration. The Coterie honors individuals who have offered substantial, consistent, and exceptional support to Children’s Institute. We are thrilled to welcome 3 new members into the Coterie!
Continue readingGenetaska Club of Rochester Donates based on CI's Community Wishbook
The Genetaska Club of Rochester is making this a season of gratitude for Children’s Institute! Every month, the Genetaska Club picks a charity and hosts a luncheon during which they donate several items from the charity’s community wishbook page. For December, Children’s Institute is the organization receiving donations!
Continue readingBrand Refresh and Move to Downtown Rochester: A Unifying New Chapter in CI’s Journey
Children’s Institute - "CI" - has embarked on a brand refresh, as well as an organizational move, both signifying a new chapter in the organization’s journey.
Continue readingCI Leaders Interviewed on Rochester in Focus
On Sunday, November 19, Children’s Institute was featured on Rochester in Focus to discuss an exciting and unifying new chapter in CI’s journey: a brand refresh and a move.
Continue readingCelebrating the Work of Our Youth Leadership Council
Whole Child Connection’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) and graduate students at The Warner School of Education came together to work on the teacher pipeline project.
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