Our Work

Effecting Change. Affecting Children.
At The Children’s Agenda, we know what works for kids. As an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization, we look objectively at the data behind the stories and review the results of programs and policies that intend to affect children. Then, when it is clear what works, we champion it. We collaborate with local leaders to see evidence-based programs and policies put into practice in a system of care and support that gets to the root of problems for kids.

The Children’s Agenda recently prepared the 2010 Community Action Plan for Greater Rochester’s Children and the accompanying 2009 Community Status Report on Children and Youth to suggest how we can use proven, preventive programs to address the most urgent problems affecting children from babies to teens. Specifically, we propose solutions in three areas along the spectrum from birth to adolescence.

1. Our children are born healthy into families who can provide them with safe and nurturing environments.
2. Our children are prepared to learn and attend quality schools.
3. Our children are prepared to be good citizens and productive members of society.

• Download the TCA Policy Statement on NYS 2011-2012 Proposed Budget
• Download the 2010 Action Plan Executive Summary
• Download the 2010 Action Plan Full Report