"Let Their Greatness GROW" campaign launched by the "Get Ready to GROW" collaborative.
Developmental checks are one of the best ways to support children’s health and well-being.
Young children in the City of Rochester and surrounding region now have access to free developmental checks, or screenings, that can help families better understand their child’s strengths and possible needs for healthy development. Only 20 to 30% of children with health, behavioral, and development problems are identified and receive appropriate interventions prior to entering school. Children's Institute along with Causewave Community Partners and a collaborative of child-serving organizations, announce a new community campaign to ensure families are aware of the benefits and availability of screenings.
Links to press conference media coverage:
News Archive
FLPPS (Finger Lakes Performing Provider System): Expanding developmental screenings for children in the Finger Lakes region (press release, 2021)
Congressman Morelle, local advocates announce $1.5 million in funding for early childhood services. (2020)
Press release
WXXI news
13WHAM coverage
KidsThrive585 podcast with A. Dirk Hightower, Ph.D. (2020)
Children’s Institute unveils GROW Bus for community screenings (2020)
Children’s Institute takes screening program on the road (RBJ, 2020)