The Nest Program, launched by the Healthy Baby Network in partnership with The Bridge Project, is a new initiative serving income-eligible expectant mothers in Monroe County. The program is designed to strengthen maternal health and family stability during pregnancy and the early parenting years.
Welcome to the And So We Grow…Sowing Seeds to End Ageism, A Reader’s Guide to Using Storybooks to Cultivate Positive Age Beliefs in Younger Children.
In 2024 The Department of Health and Human Services released two bodies of work created by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health: the official Report to Congress and National Strategy to Improve Maternal Mental Health Care. Together, these two documents provide a snapshot of current maternal mental health care systems, policies, and practices in the United States, and they offer a comprehensive strategy to prioritize the mental health and wellbeing of our nation’s mothers and childbearing people.
As society adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic’s “new normal,” a hidden crisis unfolded – the toll on youth mental health. Read this report issued by Common Ground Health and CCSI that amplifies the voices of Rochester’s young people and sheds light on their ongoing challenges.
Families in Rochester and Monroe County are experiencing widespread financial stress, despite low unemployment rates, a rising stock market and strong economic productivity. This report shares input from 600 parents in the fourth Monroe County Family Voices poll.
Our colleagues at The Center for Children & Youth, a Division of Jewish Family and Children’s Services have compiled resources for parents during this difficult time.
The Alzheimer’s Association Rochester Finger Lakes Chapter provides education and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals and families.
JFS Rochester is proud to partner with Foodlink to help reduce and prevent hunger and food insecurity in our community. This resource helps anyone find a food cupboard or community meal near their home.
myBenefits is an online tool for New York State residents. Anyone can take the quick Prescreen Eligibility questionnaire to check possible eligibility for a variety of state and federal human services benefit programs.
The 2023 Mental Health America Back-to-School toolkit “Selfies, Social, & Screens: Navigating Virtual Spaces for Youth,” provides educational information and tips on how to tackle some of the most common online stressors for youth, like social comparison, body image, misinformation, and cyberbullying.