“Parent advocacy is the cornerstone of meaningful change, ensuring that the voices of those directly impacted by policies are not only heard but drive the solutions. When parents advocate, they bridge the gap between lived experience and systemic reform, creating a future where every child can thrive.” ~ Carmen Torres, Parent Leadership Manager
Rochester and Monroe County parents, family members, and caregivers – we want YOUR VOICES to be HEARD!
Together, we learn about how laws and public policies impact children and our families. We organize ourselves, friends and family to take action. We send letters to our representatives and get other people to do the same. We speak up at meetings of school boards, city council, county legislature, and with state Assemblymembers and Senators. We rally. We speak to the press. We support one another.
VIPs meet once a month from 6:30-8:00pm. We meet online via Zoom.
We want to ensure that every family has access to quality, affordable child care.
We meet once a month online via Zoom.
Fill out this form and Isabel Rosa will be in touch to welcome you and tell you how to join the next meeting.
You can also call her at (585) 256-2620 ext. 2604 with any questions you have. Se habla español.
We want to ensure that every infant and toddler diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability has access to timely and comprehensive Early Intervention Services and Preschool Special Education.
We meet once a month via Zoom.
Fill out this form and Sushmitha Madaboosi will be in touch to welcome you and tell you how to join the next meeting.
You can also call her at (585) 256-2620 ext. 2614 with any questions you have.
We want to ensure that every child and every family can thrive.
We meet once a month via Zoom.
Fill out this form and Carmen Torres will be in touch to welcome you and tell you how to join the next meeting.
You can also call her at (585) 256-2620 ext. 2613 with any questions you may have. Se habla español.
We want to ensure that, when children make mistakes, they are held accountable in age-appropriate, restorative ways. We work to end the over-reliance on school suspensions and expulsions.
We meet the once a month via Zoom.
Fill out this form and Carmen Torres will be in touch to welcome you and tell you how to join the next meeting.
You can also call her at (585) 256-2620 ext. 2613 with any questions you may have. Se habla español.
