Free PPE distribution to child care providers

On Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 5-7 pm, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was distributed to 20 child care businesses that serve Rochester’s children.

Holiday Toy Drive 2020

Help make the holidays brighter for the schools and childcare centers that we support!

Earl Greene promoted to leadership role

Children’s Institute (CI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Earl Greene, MA, CAMS-1/Fellow, ACT Certified Trainer, who will expand his current role conducting behavior supports for children at Children's Institute.

Welcome to our new Intern, Elise Hoffman

My name is Elise Hoffman and I’m from Buffalo, New York. I’m a junior social work major at Nazareth College.

Welcome to our new Intern, Elizabeth Kausch

My name is Elizabeth Kausch and I have chosen to do my undergraduate internship at the Children’s Institute this fall. I am in my senior year at SUNY Brockport; majoring in Psychology.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

Welcome to our new Intern, Falastin Ibrahim

My name is Falastin Ibrahim. I was born and raised in Rochester, New York. I am a junior at Nazareth college; majoring in social work with a minor in child and family development.

What happens when you don’t get to say good-bye?

Everyone at Children’s Institute was saddened to learn about the unexpected passing of David Carsel on July 16th. David worked for Children Awaiting Parents whose offices are within Children’s Institute’s space.

DID YOU KNOW? ECERS-3

Children’s Institute works with over 200 early childhood classrooms in the Rochester City School District through our RECAP program. One aspect of RECAP is training and classroom program observations for three- and four-year-old students in EPK and UPK classrooms using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) to measure program quality. ECERS-3 is a comprehensive tool outlining requirements for best practices in early childhood classrooms.

The Center for Continuous Improvement at Children's Institute

The Center for Continuous Improvement (CCI) is a newly-created area within Children’s Institute, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the University of Rochester. Throughout Children’s Institute's 60-year history of research and programming to support children's social-emotional development and well-being, it has demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. This commitment  is strengthened through the dedication of staff and resources with a clear focus on identifying, developing, and promoting effective ongoing assessment practices that result in providing children and families with the best evidence supported services possible.