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We improve the health, education and success of children by advocating for effective, equitable policies, especially for families most impacted by poverty, racism, health inequities and trauma.

10/26/2026

There is a misperception that students who are chronically absent from school don’t care or have families who don’t understand that school is important. As part of our recently published report, we surveyed high schoolers about their reasons for missing school. Only 3% said, “my parents or grandparents think it’s ok if I miss school”. Instead, our data showed that both students and their families are often facing significant – and sometimes overlapping – circumstances that get in the way.

Parent Ambassador Qutisha Britt spoke with us about struggles her family has faced. Read her blog at https://thechildrensagenda.org/2026/10/21/a-parent-perspective-on-chronic-absenteeism/

10/26/2026

We were honored to spend an hour with Ida Perez on Poder971 to talk about chronic absenteeism and our recent report showing statistics in Monroe County schools. Listen in!
Tuvimos el honor de pasar una hora con Ida Pérez en Poder971 para hablar sobre el ausentismo crónico y nuestro reciente informe con las estadísticas de las escuelas del condado de Monroe. ¡Escúchalo!

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10/21/2026

Make your voice heard at the ballot box! If you're not yet registered to vote here in Monroe County, you still have a few days to do so.

🗳️✨ GOLDEN DAY IS OCTOBER 24! ✨🗳️

One day. Two opportunities to make your voice heard! 💛

Saturday, October 24, marks both the last day to register to vote and the first day of Early Voting in New York. That means eligible New Yorkers can register and vote on the same day!

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. And when more of us participate, we can help shape a community where everyone has what they need to thrive.

🎉 Celebrate Golden Day, get registered, and make a plan to vote!

📍 Find early voting locations and voter resources at RochesterVotes.org.

10/20/2026

We're hosting a free teach-in on October 28th to talk about our recent report on chronic absenteeism in Monroe County, the barriers that get in students’ way, some possible solutions, and how you can be involved. Sign up today to get the Zoom link, and pass this along to your friends! https://thechildrensagenda.org/events/

10/16/2026

On Wednesday afternoon, in a major win for early intervention providers, children and families, Albany Supreme Court Justice William T. Little ruled that the New York State Department of Health did not follow its own regulations relating to reimbursement in the Early Intervention Program. As a result of the Court’s decision, the NYS DOH now must review and revise the reimbursement rates for the EI Program and ensure that they provide full reimbursement and otherwise comply with Public Health Law and its own regulations for the program.

“We trust that Governor Hochul, given her strong record of support for children and families, will direct NYSDOH to immediately rescind the rate reductions at issue, and issue new rates that reflect actual provider costs,” said Jana Vitale, SLP, TSHH, BCBA, LBA, President of Agencies for Children’s Therapy Services.

The Children’s Agenda has long had a keen interest in advocating for improvements to EI to ensure that every infant and toddler has a chance to reach important developmental milestones. As leaders in the statewide Kids Can't Wait NYS Campaign, we continue to advocate for adequate rates of reimbursement that fully cover the costs to deliver EI services, address the urgent waiting lists, and ensure that our most vulnerable children and their families can benefit from the therapies to which they are entitled by law.

10/15/2026

The conversations continue in multiple spaces about the problems of chronic absenteeism, some of the root causes at play, and how we all - from local neighborhoods to the State legislature - can play a part in supporting student success. Thank you to Jose Sandoval and WXXI News for a deep dive into the data for Hispanic students in particular.

A report released from the Children’s Agenda shows that in Monroe County, absenteeism rates are highest among Hispanic students.

10/14/2026

So many families depend on the Child Care Assistance Program to make child care affordable, enable parents to go to work or school, and lift their families out of poverty. Last night, advocates from TCA, our Very Invested Parents, Citizen Action of New York - Rochester Chapter, 585 SNUG, and RMAPI rallied in front of the Monroe County building to ask the County to enact 2-year eligibility for the CCAP. Our team presented petitions with 1200 signatures from residents who support this change. If you'd like to sign on, add your name at https://secure.everyaction.com/YECU8l73rEyuSkDbgIq_WQ2

10/14/2026

So many families depend on the Child Care Assistance Program to make child care affordable, enable parents to go to work or school, and lift their families out of poverty. Last night, advocates from TCA, our Very Invested Parents, Citizen Action of New York - Rochester Chapter, @585 SNUG, and RMAPI rallied in front of the Monroe County building to ask the County to enact 2-year eligibility for the CCAP. Our team presented petitions with 1200 signatures from residents who support this change. If you'd like to sign on, add your name at https://secure.everyaction.com/YECU8l73rEyuSkDbgIq_WQ2

10/14/2026

Thank you 13 WHAM ABC for covering our rally before last night's Monroe County Legislature meeting. We have collected more than 1200 signatures from people asking the County to adopt 2-year eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program, and those petitions were delivered last night.

Rochester, N.Y. - Advocates rallied outside the Monroe County Office Building on Tuesday, to call for expanded access to quality, affordable child care.

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