• Baden Street Settlement Alvin Wesley Child Development Center
500 N. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14605 • 585-232-4330
https://badenstreet.org/child-
Provides day care services designed to meet the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
1 S. Washington St., Suite 405, Rochester, NY 14614 • 585-442-2250
Provides one-to-one mentoring for children 8 to 14 years old living in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston and Yates counties.
• Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
1 Mount Hope Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-935-7800
Offers children who have been sexually or physically abused, or have witnessed violent crimes, a safe, welcoming setting in which they can begin the process of healing. Facilitates the collaboration of social service and legal agencies in order to protect, counsel and treat child victims and their families, and assist with the investigation and prosecution of abusers.
• Community Child Care Center
170 Troup St., Rochester, NY 14608 • 585-232-3250
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Nonprofit childcare center for children 3 to 4 years old.
• CompassionNet
Formerly Lifetime Care, 330 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 • 1-800-308-3914
Community-based perinatal and pediatric palliative care program that offers support and care to families that are caring for child that has a potentially life-threatening illness or are preparing for the birth of a child with a serious medical condition. The nonprofit’s interdisciplinary team collaborates with other providers to address the child’s and family’s physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs, and to improve the quality of life of both.
The Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester
905 Monroe Ave., Rochester NY 14620 • 585-235-5750 • 24-hour crisis line: 585-271-7670
www.centerforyouth.net/crisis-
The only program of its kind in New York state, the Crisis Nursery delivers emergency care to babies and children during family crises while addressing poverty by preparing young women and caregivers for employment. The Crisis Nursery includes two facilities: one on the west side of the city of Rochester on Monroe Avenue and Owen’s House, located in the northeast. Staffed by The Center for Youth and volunteers, and open 24/7/365.
• Owen’s House
464 Rosewood Terrace, Rochester, NY 14609 • 585-482-2561
Provides free, temporary care for babies and children while their families are in crisis due to medical emergencies, unexpected illnesses, accidents or other factors. The organization also refers parents and caregivers for assistance that can help them cope with and overcome difficult situations.
• Daystar Kids
700 Lac De Ville Blvd., Rochester, NY 14618 • 585-385-6287
Pediatric day-respite center that helps a family successfully transition an infant or young child who has special health care needs from the hospital to home and supports that child’s healthy development through to kindergarten enrollment.
• Dream Factory of Rochester, Inc.
PO Box 308, East Rochester, NY 14445 • 585-234-0740
rochester@dreamfactoryinc.org •
Fulfills the dreams of children aged 3 through 18 who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.
• Friendship Children’s Center, Inc.
310 Fernwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14609 • 585-342-7250
www.friendshipchildrenscenter.
Private, nonprofit childcare center that offers year-round care for children 18 months old to 12 years old.
• Happiness House
731 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456 • 315-789-6828
5415 County Road 30, Canandaigua, NY 14424 • 585-394-9510
50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-685-8300
4731 Maple Ave., Stanley, NY 14561 • 585-526-7023
Happiness House is an educational, residential, health and human service organization that provides quality, innovative and cost-effective services to children and adults with and without disabilities through collaboration with families and partners throughout the Finger Lakes community. It works based on principles of equal opportunity, independence and realization of individual potential. The agency’s motto: “What happens here changes lives forever.”
• Hillside Family of Agencies
585-256-7500 • 888-514-4455
https://hillside.com • info@hillside.com
Provides a comprehensive list of community-based services in order to positively impact the lives of youths and families who have experienced trauma. The list includes mental health treatment, crisis support and educational and vocational instruction and residential treatment. Has facilities in Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties, as well as in other parts of New York State.
• Make-A-Wish Western New York, Rochester Regional Office
10 Office Parkway, Suite 500, Pittsford, NY 14534 • 585-272-9474 • 888-336-9474
Dedicated to granting the wishes of children who have life-threatening medical conditions.
• Twelve Corners Day Care Center
585-272-0880
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Nonprofit day care organization with two sites. Children from 6 weeks of age to 5 years old go to 155 Canal View Blvd., Rochester, NY, 585-272-0880. Children 5 to 12 years old go to the school age location, 2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 585-271-6830.
• Villa of Hope
3300 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616 • 585-865-1550
Provides residential, community-based, educational and behavioral health programs for youth affected by abuse, poverty and mental illness and drug problems at home, and assistance for their families.
• Center for Disability Rights
497 State St., Rochester, NY 14608 • 585-546-7510
A nonprofit community-based advocacy and service organization for those who have all types of disabilities. CDR is an independent living center recognized by the National Council on Independent Living.
• Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
1099 Jay St., Bldg. J, Rochester, NY 14611 • 585-339-9800
Provides services for those with developmental disabilities, including service coordination, employment services, housing assistance, in-home support and independence-fostering programs.
• Lifetime Assistance Incorporated
425 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624 • 585-426-4120
info@lifetimeassistance.org • www.lifetimeassistance.org
Lifetime Assistance Incorporated offers a full spectrum of services to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and help them achieve their full potential and be included in the community. The nonprofit uses its expertise, training and a deep understanding of each person’s specific desires to help create a person-centered plan that will best foster independence, dignity and success. That plan can include getting a job in a chosen career field, living as independently as possible and leading a healthy and happy life.
• Mary Cariola Center
1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-271-0761
Mary Cariola Center is an independent, nonprofit agency that operates a preschool, school and group homes for children and youth with intellectual developmental disabilities and medical complexities. Serving students and residents from 52 school districts and over 10 counties, Cariola approaches each child with an interdisciplinary team that includes social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists, onsite dental care, complete medical suites and of course teachers and caregivers. Cariola has been serving the greater Rochester community since 1949 and has become a vital part of the community.
• People Inc.
Greater Rochester Region, 1860 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624 • 585-441-9300
Offers a wide range of supports for those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, along with services for seniors and for the deaf and hard of hearing, health care services and affordable housing.
• Starbridge
1650 South Ave., #200, Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-546-1700 • 800-650-4967
Partners with disabled individuals to promote independence and quality of life. Connects individuals with educational, employment, health and community living services, and advocates for disability rights at a community level.
• The Arc of Monroe’s Arc Health Services
2060 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 • 585-271-0661
https://arcmonroe.org/health-
The Arc of Monroe’s Health Services offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, behavioral intervention, nutrition, social work and psychiatric care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This nonprofit’s out-patient Article 16 Clinic is certified by NYS OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities). It annually serves more than 700 people who have varying needs in Western and Central New York and has provided top care for over 20 years.