Children’s Institute, Causewave Community Partners and a collaborative of child-serving organizations this week announced a new community campaign to ensure families are aware of the benefits and availability of free developmental checks for young children. Organizers noted that just 20 ...

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Children’s Institute has taken its “Get Ready to GROW” program on the road. The Rochester nonprofit has designed and equipped a bus to provide developmental screening for young children throughout the Finger Lakes region. The service will begin once it ...

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Two local nonprofits will benefit from grants aimed at improving access to health care. UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, will award more than $1.3 million in Empowering Health grants to 14 community-based organizations in the state of New York to ...

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A five-year, $4 million grant has been awarded to help integrate Rochester area organizations that work with children and families to promote the wellness of young children. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Linking Actions for Unmet Needs ...

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The Children’s Institute has named a University of Rochester veteran as its next leader, succeeding Dirk Hightower, who has held the post for nearly three decades. Ann Marie White in early August will assume the role of executive director of ...

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Rochester’s Children’s Institute has received a $2.6 million grant from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation to launch a new training and coaching center. The Training and Coaching Center for Healthy Futures is a partnership of 13 community organizations, led by ...

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