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  • New poll from The Children’s Agenda spotlights parent concerns on youth mental health
    New poll from The Children’s Agenda spotlights parent concerns on youth mental health
    March 22, 2023

    In the midst of an ongoing mental health crisis nationwide, The Children’s Agenda, a locally based nonprofit, has released a new poll taking a deep…

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  • Families waiting upwards of 12-months for early intervention services
    Families waiting upwards of 12-months for early intervention services
    February 7, 2023

    These are federally mandated supports, where children have a right to get access to these services within 30-days, however families are having to wait upwards…

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  • Rochester community call for expansion of child, earned income tax credits
    Rochester community call for expansion of child, earned income tax credits
    December 13, 2022

    Community leaders in Rochester gathered Saturday, calling for Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit as Congress reviews their end-of-the-year…

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  • 94 groups pen letter to NY Gov. calling for increase in early intervention funding
    94 groups pen letter to NY Gov. calling for increase in early intervention funding
    December 13, 2022

    Nearly 100 organizations across New York are calling for a boost in funding for early intervention providers due to a backlog of requests for services…

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  • The Children’s Agenda calls for ending suspensions for young children
    The Children’s Agenda calls for ending suspensions for young children
    October 24, 2022

    The Children's Agenda is calling for the end of suspensions for young children in New York.

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  • Faith leaders, community gathers outside RCSD in support of ‘Solutions Not Suspensions’ bill
    Faith leaders, community gathers outside RCSD in support of ‘Solutions Not Suspensions’ bill
    October 24, 2022

    Local faith leaders and community members gathered outside the offices of the Rochester City School District Sunday morning to renew their commitment to support the…

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  • Monroe County receives nearly 10K child abuse referrals each year
    Monroe County receives nearly 10K child abuse referrals each year
    April 22, 2022

    Children of any background or socioeconomic status can be a victim of child abuse. However, pediatrician Jeff Kaczorowski says he sees poverty be a huge…

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  • NYS budget boosts local child care funding
    NYS budget boosts local child care funding
    April 21, 2022

    More child care funding is coming to help some 3,500 Monroe County kids.

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  • $7 Billion Laid Out for Child Care Funds in State Budget: ‘This is Historic’
    $7 Billion Laid Out for Child Care Funds in State Budget: ‘This is Historic’
    April 14, 2022

    Lawmakers, are coming to an agreement on a significant investment for child care. Here in Monroe County, advocates say this could affect over fifty percent…

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  • Nearly Half of All Children in Rochester Live in Poverty, Second Highest in the Nation
    Nearly Half of All Children in Rochester Live in Poverty, Second Highest in the Nation
    March 29, 2022

    Nearly half of all children in Rochester live in poverty according to the U.S Census Bureau. That ranks second highest in the nation of areas…

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  • Poll Outlines Concerns for Monroe County Parents
    Poll Outlines Concerns for Monroe County Parents
    March 14, 2022

    A county-wide poll is revealing many parents are facing a series of similar struggles.

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  • Parents, children’s organizations question RCSD’s plan to address violence at schools
    Parents, children’s organizations question RCSD’s plan to address violence at schools
    October 20, 2021

    Talks between Rochester school and city officials continued on Wednesday to address violence among students at Rochester City schools.

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  • ‘The industry is hurting for staff’: Worker shortages leave local daycares, child care centers in crisis
    ‘The industry is hurting for staff’: Worker shortages leave local daycares, child care centers in crisis
    September 28, 2021

    Many parents rely on child care to help take care of their children, but lately services could be hard to find. 

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  • Bello proposes new agenda to boost early intervention resources across NY
    Bello proposes new agenda to boost early intervention resources across NY
    September 25, 2021

    Monroe County Executive Adam Bello called for new legislation that would increase early intervention resources in New York for children and students during an address…

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  • Experts say 86% of Monroe County families will benefit from Child Tax Credit payments
    Experts say 86% of Monroe County families will benefit from Child Tax Credit payments
    July 16, 2021

    Roughly 133,000 children in Monroe County will benefit from the new Child Tax Credit payments that began rolling out Thursday. The payments are an expansion…

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  • Child Poverty Reduction Act passes, goal to cut child poverty in half by 10 years
    Child Poverty Reduction Act passes, goal to cut child poverty in half by 10 years
    June 17, 2021

    New York’s Legislature has voted overwhelmingly to set a goal of cutting child poverty in half in 10 years.

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  • Children’s Agenda says 21-22 RCSD budget needs ‘more specific plans to tackle big issues’
    Children’s Agenda says 21-22 RCSD budget needs ‘more specific plans to tackle big issues’
    May 11, 2021

    Local advocates at the Children’s Agenda said they believe more changes should be made after the Rochester City School District released its 2021-2022 budget Monday…

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  • Sen. Schumer at Bug Jar in Rochester: Save Our Stages fund will help small venues, businesses
    Sen. Schumer at Bug Jar in Rochester: Save Our Stages fund will help small venues, businesses
    March 31, 2021

    The American Rescue Plan also includes an additional round of direct stimulus checks that have already started going out, aid to help schools reopen, an…

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  • Roc Children’s Agenda: Child Tax Credit increase to be ‘revolutionary’ for poor families
    Roc Children’s Agenda: Child Tax Credit increase to be ‘revolutionary’ for poor families
    March 12, 2021

    If you’re a part of a family with children – there’s a good chance you receive a child tax credit. President Biden’s $1.2 trillion stimulus…

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  • ROC the Future releases report card
    ROC the Future releases report card
    November 11, 2020

    ROC the Future, which focuses on bettering the lives of children, gave an update on the impact of the pandemic.

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  • RCSD will remain remote learning if area enters orange zone
    RCSD will remain remote learning if area enters orange zone
    November 11, 2020

    The Rochester City School District is continuing to make plans to safely reopen their schools for in person learning. As of now, Superintendent Dr. Leslie…

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  • Child advocacy groups propose legislation, aims to reduce child poverty by 50% in ten years
    Child advocacy groups propose legislation, aims to reduce child poverty by 50% in ten years
    October 30, 2020

    Rochester currently stands as a city with the third highest child poverty rate in the nation – and COVID-19 has worsened that. Beyond Rochester, nearly…

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  • Report: Rochester makes ‘incredible progress’ bridging digital divide, but more work to be done
    Report: Rochester makes ‘incredible progress’ bridging digital divide, but more work to be done
    August 26, 2020

    According to a recent report from Roc the Future, the Rochester community has stepped up to improve the digital divide during the pandemic. The original…

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  • Report shows huge racial divides in Rochester, pandemic could make things worse
    Report shows huge racial divides in Rochester, pandemic could make things worse
    August 21, 2020

    ACT Rochester is sending out a call to action, after publishing a new report that finds that minorities in Rochester are facing huge challenges in…

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  • COVID Education Fund to provide needed technology
    COVID Education Fund to provide needed technology
    May 8, 2020

    The RACF noted an April 15 report on the digital divide in Rochester, researched by The Children’s Agenda for ROC the Future, illustrates the problem.…

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  • Report finds severe shortage in child care
    Report finds severe shortage in child care
    January 14, 2020

    A new report from The Children’s Agenda said the city is in the midst of a childcare crisis. According to the report, Rochester has approximately…

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  • Study: New York is the 6th most expensive state for child care
    Study: New York is the 6th most expensive state for child care
    December 23, 2019

    Many people will say that New York State is an expensive place to live, and a new study on the cost of child care supports…

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  • ROC The Future’s back-to-school tips for parents
    ROC The Future’s back-to-school tips for parents
    August 30, 2019

    ROC The Future is giving big recommendations for parents. They urge parents to take a step back, take a breath and get your mind ready…

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  • Monroe County funding crisis for preschool special education
    Monroe County funding crisis for preschool special education
    June 11, 2019

    Advocates for children with disabilities packed the Monroe County Legislature tonight over the funding crisis in preschool special education. 

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  • More certified bilingual teachers are needed in RCSD
    More certified bilingual teachers are needed in RCSD
    April 23, 2019

    Getting full-time bilingual teachers in the Rochester City School District has been a challenge.

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  • ‘ROC the Future’ education group wants more input in turning around Rochester CSD
    ‘ROC the Future’ education group wants more input in turning around Rochester CSD
    March 4, 2019

    "ROC the Future," a group that includes Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and Congressman Joe Morelle, is pushing for more input with the state on the…

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