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What April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month Means
April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. Particularly when it comes to physical and sexual abuse, it is a deeply upsetting topic, and so much easier to avoid or ignore.
Children Not Destined to Live in Poverty
No child is predestined to live in poverty. And even though the United States is among the richest countries in the world, we consistently rank as having one of the worst child poverty rates among, for instance, the 37...
Nearly $400 million headed to Finger Lakes school districts, about half to RCSD
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will receive $391 million for K-12 education. The money comes from the recent COVID-19 federal stimulus package.
A quarter billion dollars for RCSD likely out of federal stimulus, less for other districts
RCSD is in line for about $87 million from the COVID-19 relief bill that Congress passed in December. The more recent bill signed into law this month will provide an even bigger chunk of money, in the neighborhood of...
February 2021 E-News
February 2021 Federal COVID Relief – What it Means for Children House & Senate to Take Action on “Once In A Lifetime” Legislation in Coming Days The Biden Administration and Congress have targeted early March as the completion date...
Federal COVID Relief – What it Means for Children
The Biden Administration and Congress have targeted early March as the completion date for the next round of federal COVID relief funding. The Children’s Agenda and allied organizations are paying close attention to the emerging deal in Washington DC,...
Jan-Feb 2021 KCW Newsletter
During the week of February 22nd, the Kids Can’t Wait Campaign will be holding Virtual Advocacy Days. We invite you to raise your voice, from the comfort of your home, alongside other advocates from across New York State.
Farash Foundation to fund fellowship for ‘bold, innovative vision for education’
The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation announced this week the creation of a two-year Rochester Education Fellowship, the latest reform-oriented effort to fix what ails the city's schools.
Community impact a century-old priority for ESL
ESL Federal Credit Union’s impact on the region extends beyond its traditional role as a lender. The credit union counts among its priorities helping the area through its community impact efforts.
