Raising Rochester

Raising Rochester, a podcast from The Children's Agenda

Raising Rochester is a wide-ranging, conversational podcast, focusing in on issues related to children in our community, particularly those most vulnerable. Host, Pete Nabozny, Director of Policy at The Children’s Agenda, brings his unique perspective as a policy expert and a recent father and talks with a diverse set of content and context experts, from policy makers, to parents, to community leaders all in an effort to get to the bottom of real solutions for children in the Rochester community.

  1. S2:E5– Children's Defense Fund President & CEO, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson and the Role of State and Local Policy in Equitable Outcomes for Children

    05/09/2023

    S2:E5– Children's Defense Fund President & CEO, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson and the Role of State and Local Policy in Equitable Outcomes for Children

    In this episode, The Children's Agenda's Chief Executive Officer, Larry Marx, is joined by the President & CEO of the Children's Defense Fund, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson in a discussion about the role of state and local policy when it comes to equitable education, health and life outcomes for children, especially the most vulnerable due to systemic poverty and racism. Additionally, Rev. Wilson discusses the upcoming observance of the Children's Sabbath, and local ties to the event here in Rochester. Links Children's Defense Fund

    41 min
  2. S2:E4 – ROC the Future Executive Director, Brian Lewis and Collective Impact

    13/04/2023

    S2:E4 – ROC the Future Executive Director, Brian Lewis and Collective Impact

    On this episode, Larry Marx connects with ROC the Future Executive Director, Brian Lewis.  ROC the Future is an affiliate of the national Strive Together Network of collective impact initiatives. Tune in to discover how ROC the Future approaches their work with young people through a comprehensive systems perspective. Links ROC the Future Strive Together

    45 min

  3. 21/03/2023

    S2:E3 – Aqua Porter on Anti-Poverty Efforts in Rochester and Monroe County

    In this episode, Raising Rochester welcomes Aqua Porter, Executive Director of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI). Aqua speaks with TCA CEO, Larry Marx about the role RMAPI plays in the community, how poverty impacts children in the city of Rochester, and how collective impact efforts are making a difference in poverty in our community. Links Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI)

    45 min
  4. S2:E2 – Monica Graham on Parent Advocacy Opportunities with the Rochester City School District

    15/11/2022

    S2:E2 – Monica Graham on Parent Advocacy Opportunities with the Rochester City School District

    This week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast is Monica Graham. Monica is a parent of a 9th grader in the Rochester City School District and a committed advocate for parents in the district. She shares her experiences as a parent advocate, explains how she got involved in parent advocacy, and gives advice on how more parents can get involved as advocates for their children and all children in our community. Links: RCSD Parent Group Opportunities Greater Rochester Parent Leadership Training Institute Join our Very Invested Parents

    32 min
  5. S2:E1 - Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli, Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Services - Early Intervention Services

    07/09/2022

    S2:E1 - Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli, Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Services - Early Intervention Services

    Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli from Step by Step Pediatric Therapy Services join this week’s episode of Raising Rochester to discuss Monroe County’s shortage of Early Intervention services from a provider perspective. The conversation touches on their backgrounds, the importance of Early Intervention services for children and families in our community, and the workforce shortages affecting the sector in Monroe County and throughout New York State. Links: Step by Step Pediatric Therapy Early Intervention Parent & Community Zoom Registration

    44 min
  6. Episode 19 - The Path to Universal Child Care - Schuyler Center

    02/08/2022

    Episode 19 - The Path to Universal Child Care - Schuyler Center

    This week’s episode of Raising Rochester has been handed over to our colleagues at the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. The Schuyler Center recently convened a discussion about “The Path to Universal Child Care,” and we felt the conversation would be worth amplifying through our podcast. This episode is hosted by Dede Hill, Director of Policy at the Schuyler Center. She is joined by Maria Whyte, Deputy County Executive of Erie County and Shanita Bowen, Director of Operations for ECE on the Move. Links: Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy ECE on the Move

    52 min
  7. Episode 18 - Rachel Bonsignore on Liftoff Western NY

    19/07/2022

    Episode 18 - Rachel Bonsignore on Liftoff Western NY

    Rachel Bonsignore is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Rachel is the Executive Director of Liftoff Western NY, an initiative to ensure all young children in Western NY are ready for Kindergarten. She and Pete Nabozny discuss Liftoff’s origins and the effort’s key issues areas. They also highlight some promising local efforts to better support young children in different parts of western New York. Links: Liftoff Western NY Strong Starts Chautauqua Cost of Child Care Study in Erie County Help Me Grow NY

    45 min
  8. Episode 17 - Jenn O'Connor on recent legislative and policy changes affecting children in New York State

    05/07/2022

    Episode 17 - Jenn O'Connor on recent legislative and policy changes affecting children in New York State

    Jenn O’Connor is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Jenn is the Director of Policy and Advocacy and Prevent Child Abuse New York. She and Pete Nabozny discuss a wide range of topics, including her background, Prevent Child Abuse New York’s work and recent legislative and policy changes affecting children in New York State. Links Prevent Child Abuse New York More about ACEs

    40 min
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Raising Rochester is a wide-ranging, conversational podcast, focusing in on issues related to children in our community, particularly those most vulnerable. Host, Pete Nabozny, Director of Policy at The Children’s Agenda, brings his unique perspective as a policy expert and a recent father and talks with a diverse set of content and context experts, from policy makers, to parents, to community leaders all in an effort to get to the bottom of real solutions for children in the Rochester community.

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    Raising Rochester, a podcast from The Children's Agenda
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    25
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