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The Gift of Relationships

The Gift of Relationships with Primary Project

Primary Project Proud in the Watertown City School District

Primary Project Proud in the Watertown City School District

CI Staff Member Erinn Duprey contributes to article on teen mental health

CI Research Scientist Erinn Duprey, Ph.D., has contributed to an article published by Public Good News. The article discusses how parents and caregivers of teens can recognize a mental health crisis and provide support.

Rochester Area Parent Program (RAPP) Partners with Justice-Involved Organizations

Supporting parents and caregivers is essential to a healthy community. RAPP is proud to be doing just that.

Executive Director Search

Peter Gray Executive Search has been selected and hired by the CI Board to find an outstanding new Executive Director for Children’s institute. There is no greater responsibility than securing CI’s future by hiring the right leadership.

Leading with Purpose: Meet Our Board of Directors

Leading with Purpose: Meet Our Board of Directors

CI in Rochester Business Journal

Today in Rochester Business Journal, an article was published entitled, "Building Emotional Skills To Ensure Students’ Success as Adults." Elizabeth Devaney, Children Institute's Director of Whole Child Connection, was interviewed for the piece. She provided many quotes for the article that helped define and underline the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

A Message From Our Interim Executive Director - October 2024

“The more things change, the more they stay the same…” I rejoined Children’s Institute as Interim Executive Director in March of this year, returning after previously serving 8+ years as Director of Finance & Operations. I was struck with the fact that while in the middle of significant changes, Children’s Institute — CI — demonstrates the same values and goals as we have held for over 60 years.

NEW Resources for Schools!

Two exciting new resources have been developed for schools to use!