At JFS Rochester, we are dedicated to empowering our community by providing access to vital resources that can make a positive impact on individuals and families alike. Whether you’re looking for guidance, support, or simply seeking to expand your knowledge on critical issues, our goal is to serve as a reliable and trusted source for relevant and up-to-date information on issues affecting older adults, mental health, families, children and adolescents, and essential services in the Rochester area.
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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.
The development of the Master Plan for Aging provided the opportunity for a
system-wide assessment of how State programs and services currently function and how a variety of interventions could better support aging New Yorkers and people with disabilities.
Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) toward others or oneself based upon age.
Ageism, which is stereotyping based on age, is harmful to both the individual and our society. The Monroe County Aging Alliance has developed this guide as a reference for communications for and about older adults.
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.
Please check out this story on the dire level of food insecurity facing Rochester and how you can make a difference right now.
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.
Social isolation is an important but under-recognizedsocial determinant of health. A lack of socialcontact, engagement, or meaningful relationshipsis a growing societal concern that has significantimplications
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