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Raising Rochester

Raising Rochester is a wide-ranging, conversational podcast, focusing in on issues related to children and families in our community. Host, Pete Nabozny, Director of Policy at the Children’s Agenda, brings his unique perspective as a policy expert (and recent father) and talks with a diverse set of content and context experts, from policy makers, to parents, to community leaders in an effort to uncover smart solutions for children in the Rochester community.

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – S2:E2 – Monica Graham on Parent Advocacy Opportunities with the Rochester City School District
    Raising Rochester Podcast – S2:E2 – Monica Graham on Parent Advocacy Opportunities with the Rochester City School District
    November 15, 2022

    This week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast is Monica Graham. Monica is a parent of a 9th grader in the Rochester City School District…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – S2:E1 – Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli, Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Services
    Raising Rochester Podcast – S2:E1 – Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli, Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Services
    September 7, 2022

    Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli from Step by Step Pediatric Therapy Services join this week’s episode of Raising Rochester to discuss Monroe County’s shortage of…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 19 – The Path to Universal Child Care – Schuyler Center
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 19 – The Path to Universal Child Care – Schuyler Center
    August 2, 2022

    This week’s episode of Raising Rochester has been handed over to our colleagues at the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. The Schuyler Center recently…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 18 – Rachel Bonsignore on Liftoff Western NY
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 18 – Rachel Bonsignore on Liftoff Western NY
    July 19, 2022

    Rachel Bonsignore is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Rachel is the Executive Director of Liftoff Western NY, an initiative to ensure all…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 17 – Jenn O’Connor on recent legislative and policy changes affecting children in New York State
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 17 – Jenn O’Connor on recent legislative and policy changes affecting children in New York State
    July 5, 2022

    Jenn O’Connor is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Jenn is the Director of Policy and Advocacy and Prevent Child Abuse New York.…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 16 – Sara Taylor and the State of Mental Health Care for Children in our Community
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 16 – Sara Taylor and the State of Mental Health Care for Children in our Community
    June 14, 2022

    Sara Taylor is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Sara is a parent of a child with mental health issues, an advocate for…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 15 – Danielle Jones on Maternal Wellness
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 15 – Danielle Jones on Maternal Wellness
    May 31, 2022

    This week’s podcast guest is Danielle Jones. Danielle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, doula, and a highly involved member of the Rochester community. This…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 14 – TCA Education Policy Director Eamonn Scanlon on the Rochester City School District Budget
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 14 – TCA Education Policy Director Eamonn Scanlon on the Rochester City School District Budget
    May 12, 2022

    This week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast is Eamonn Scanlon. Eamonn is the Education Policy Director at The Children’s Agenda, and focuses a great…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 13 – Justin Murphy, Author on the History of School Segregation in Rochester
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 13 – Justin Murphy, Author on the History of School Segregation in Rochester
    April 12, 2022

    Justin Murphy joins the Raising Rochester podcast to discuss his new book, “Your Children are Very Greatly in Danger.” That book is a history of…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 12 – Larry Marx on Family Voices: TCA’s Recent Monroe County Parent Poll
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 12 – Larry Marx on Family Voices: TCA’s Recent Monroe County Parent Poll
    April 5, 2022

    Larry Marx is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Larry is the CEO of The Children’s Agenda. Larry is an experienced and highly…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 11 – Isaiah Santiago, Local Youth Advocate
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 11 – Isaiah Santiago, Local Youth Advocate
    March 1, 2022

    Isaiah Santiago is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Isaiah is an extremely busy senior at School of the Arts and a passionate…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 10 – Tina Carney, Parent Advocate and Early Intervention Services in New York State
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 10 – Tina Carney, Parent Advocate and Early Intervention Services in New York State
    February 15, 2022

    Tina Carney is this week’s Raising Rochester guest. Tina is a committed parent advocate in Rochester and Monroe County. Tina shares her personal experience as…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 9 – Stevie Vargas and the state of child care in New York State
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 9 – Stevie Vargas and the state of child care in New York State
    February 2, 2022

    Stevie Vargas joins Raising Rochester for our first episode of 2022. Stevie is Upstate Campaign Coordinator for the Alliance for Quality Education, and works to…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 8 – Brigit Hurley on the Proposed 2022 Monroe County Budget
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 8 – Brigit Hurley on the Proposed 2022 Monroe County Budget
    December 7, 2021

    Brigit Hurley joins Raising Rochester this week to discuss the proposed 2022 Monroe County budget. Brigit is The Children’s Agenda’s Senior Director of Advocacy and…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 7 – Katie Albitz on Build Back Better
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 7 – Katie Albitz on Build Back Better
    November 30, 2021

    Katie Albitz joins Raising Rochester this week as our podcast’s first out-of-town guest to analyze the child care components of the proposed federal Build Back…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 6 – Kristen Rogers on Operating a Family Child Care Program
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 6 – Kristen Rogers on Operating a Family Child Care Program
    November 2, 2021

    Kristen Rogers joins the show this week to reflect on her experiences as a family child care provider. She shares her motivation for opening her…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 5 – Jessica Lewis on Experiences in Urban-Suburban Program
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 5 – Jessica Lewis on Experiences in Urban-Suburban Program
    October 19, 2021

    Jessica Lewis, ROC the Future’s Communications Specialist and Urban-Suburban program graduate, joins the show this week. She and host Pete Nabozny discuss her experiences in…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 4 – Yversha Roman on the CASH Program and the Child Tax Credit
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 4 – Yversha Roman on the CASH Program and the Child Tax Credit
    October 5, 2021

    Yversha Roman, Director of CASH at Empire Justice Center, joins the show this week to discuss the CASH program, the recent temporary expansion of the…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 3 – Carmen Torres on Violence & Youth Mental Health
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 3 – Carmen Torres on Violence & Youth Mental Health
    September 20, 2021

    This week’s episode is all about sleep. Raising Rochester’s Host Pete Nabozny interviews Dr. Jack Peltz, a clinical psychologist and researcher who specializes in sleep…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 2 – Jack Peltz on Adolescent Sleep and School Start Times
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 2 – Jack Peltz on Adolescent Sleep and School Start Times
    September 7, 2021

    This week’s episode is all about sleep. Raising Rochester’s Host Pete Nabozny interviews Dr. Jack Peltz, a clinical psychologist and researcher who specializes in sleep…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 1 – Kim Dooher on Special Needs Parenting and Early Intervention Advocacy
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 1 – Kim Dooher on Special Needs Parenting and Early Intervention Advocacy
    August 24, 2021

    The first episode of Raising Rochester is a conversation with Kim Dooher. Kim is a parent of four, including Vivian, a remarkable 5 year old…

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  • Raising Rochester Trailer
    Raising Rochester Trailer
    August 19, 2021

    What's the show about? Here's a 5 minute preview of what's to come.

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