High childcare costs have afflicted Americans for years, so New York State is introducing new funding for childcare. Children's Agenda policy director Pete Nabozny joined ARC Rochester on Thursday to tell us more.

As part of ARC Rochester's Spotlight on Hunger, we learn more about The Children's Agenda and their work tackling food insecurity. Community and parent advocacy coordinator Isabel Rosa tells us more.

Parents and advocates from The Children's Agenda argue that the county has historically excelled in enrolling families in its child care assistance program and fully utilizing state and federal funds, outperforming most other counties in the state. The program supports lower-income households by covering child care costs. However, advocates warn…

Of the 6,768 Child Protective Services investigations in Monroe County in 2024, 76% were unfounded with no abuse or neglect, according to a report published by HOPE585 and The Children's Agenda. "That is real economic loss, pulling directly from families who are already living in the margins," said Ashley Cross,…

Earlier this year, lawmakers approved the largest cut to food assistance in U.S. history as part of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Advocates also called for the Trump administration to reinstate the Household Food Security Report, the federal government's annual report on hunger in America, which it…

Trump Administration layoffs and closure of the Department of Education will impact children in every school district.

The Children's Agenda, a local advocacy group, has emphasized the importance of addressing mental health, school climate, discipline, and transportation.

More than 80 parents, advocates and providers left the Rochester area Tuesday to embark on a trip to Albany to advocate for change. It's part of The Children's Agenda's "Kids Can't Wait" campaign.

State lawmakers announced a renewed commitment to boosting Early Intervention programming for children.

The Children's Agenda has been closely studying housing instability and its impact on kids and education, and its report found lower grades and graduation rates are closely linked to unstable housing.

Toyin said the new telehealth services meant she could stay at work while her son was seen by a doctor. He felt well enough to return to class.

A parents' poll shows 40% say their children have struggled with emotional or mental health since returning to school in-person.

Local parents and care providers delivered a collective call in Albany to further help infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities.

When most people hear school suspension, they think teenagers. However according to a new report - from the Children's Agenda, 15,306 from 15 area school districts were suspended at least once in the 2020-2021 school year. 606 of the students were in grades pre-k through third.

The Children's Agenda is pleading for the governor and state lawmakers to confront the shortage of service providers in the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.

Across the state, approximately 1 in 5 children were living in poverty last year. In Rochester, that number spikes to nearly 1 in 2.

There's a new initiative in the works with a goal of cutting childhood poverty in half over the next decade.

When most people hear school suspension, they think teenagers. However according to a new report - from the Children's Agenda, 15,306 from 15 area school districts were suspended at least once in the 2020-2021 school year. 606 of the students were in grades pre-k through third.

Over 3,524 regulated childcare programs have closed across the state of New York with many of those being in home child services.

With just days before the district's budget is due, there are still many unanswered questions as to what is and is not included in the final draft.

Close to 300 children are now waiting for early intervention services: help with things like speech and motor skills.

With just days before the district's budget is due, there are still many unanswered questions as to what is and is not included in the final draft.

As the state works to bounce back from the pandemic, a multibillion-dollar investment is being made to support the growth of future generations. The goal is to make childcare more accessible, but the funding could also help reduce the rising poverty level.

Several community members and parents attended the Rochester City School District board meeting Thursday night to share questions and concerns over the proposed $836 million budget for the 2022-2023 school year.

This year, advocacy groups are asking families to call for more mental health supports.

Carrying baggage into a situation where focus is paramount can make even the simplest of tasks a challenge. Such is the case for nearly half the children in Rochester who are all living at or below the federal poverty line.

While Regents testing was once considered the gold standard, some now see it as a barrier to graduation.

The Children's Agenda conducted a first-of-its-kind poll of Monroe County parents. The responses from 400 parents countywide identified issues their children and families are facing and solutions they support.

New York state could soon be engaging in a new push to help reduce child poverty. The Childhood Poverty Reduction Act has passed both houses in the State Assembly and is awaiting the governor's signature.

The likelihood that students will return to school full time is decreasing as COVID cases increase. For many parents, the burdensome process of remote learning is beginning to take a toll.

Children’s advocates say there are stories of success in the Rochester City School District, however there exist wide differences in outcomes within the district’s various schools.

Newly-proposed state legislation aims to aid children who are living in poverty.

Childcare advocates rallied Thursday, calling on the state to release funding from the federal CARES Act to providers across New York.

Dozens of parents and community members came together Thursday to learn more about the financial crisis facing the Rochester City School District. Two community organizations - Roc the Future and The Children’s Agenda - teamed up for a forum on the budget.

A new report from The Children’s Agenda finds a deficiency in care for infants in toddlers across Monroe County, particularly in the City of Rochester.

The Children's Agenda hosted a candidates forum Wednesday night.

Congressman Joe Morelle announced two bills on the federal level that aim to ensure children are vaccinated before attending public schools.

Tuesday. community members rallied against proposed cuts to SNAP benefits.

Heartbreak still lingers in the community after last week’s tragic accident at Tim Hortons on University Avenue where a little boy died after he fell into a grease trap. His story is highlighting the need for more child care options in the area.

This week, Norma Holland was joined by members of ROC the Future to discuss efforts to give kids a boost when it comes to reading.

When the Rochester City School District Interim Superintendent announced his proposed budget it included a number of cuts district wide. Since then, it’s a topic that has been on the mind of many parents, students and community members.

Parents and advocates for special education students in Monroe County celebrated Tuesday. That's because Monroe County lawmakers voted to increase reimbursement rates for preschool special education service providers.

Disciplinary reforms in the Rochester City School District are making a difference. Analysis by The Children’s Agenda says suspensions have dropped dramatically over the past five years because of support services.