Healthi Kids

11/19/2025

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, take a moment to watch Indigenous themed programs with your kids--or by yourself! We recommend --an animated comedy that follows the life of a 10-year-old Alaska Native girl--and --an animated show that follows Native American siblings who are secretly help protect the national park they call home.

11/13/2025

🌍 Today is World Kindness Day!

At Healthi Kids, we believe kindness starts early—at home, in schools, and in our neighborhoods. Our Love From the Start campaign reminds us that every child deserves to feel loved, supported, and valued from day one. 💜

Join us in spreading kindness today and every day. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZcTT50Xrhrj

10/31/2025

TOMORROW is our first "Healthy Care, Healthi Kids" training for early childcare providers and educators! Happening from 9 am- 12 noon at Child Care Council, Inc., this totally FREE training will cover a wide range of topics related to healthy growth and development. Sign up for free today at https://ow.ly/jCSg50Xla1e

And, if you happen to miss tomorrow's session, we will be offering the training AGAIN next Saturday, November 8, at 12 pm. Don't miss it!

10/31/2025

When our neighbors don't have food, we want to give them healthy options. The best way to help food pantries is by donating money. Food pantries can buy food in large amounts at lower prices than most people can. They also know exactly what food people need most. If you want to donate food instead of money, please consider the items that food pantries need most. Some of those items include shelf-stable milk, canned proteins (chicken, tuna, etc), tea, coffee. and low- and reduced-sodium canned foods with pull tabs. What they don't want includes highly processed foods, boxed foods requiring additional ingredients, baked goods, or sugar-sweetened beverages. Check out the full list below and visit Foodlink for more information and to donate.

https://ow.ly/3FkU50Xl7oA

10/30/2025

In Monroe County, about 104,000 people count on federal food benefits every month. Most of them are kids, older adults, or people with disabilities. Another 11,000 moms, babies, and young children in our area get help through the WIC program, which provides healthy food, baby formula, nutrition advice, and other support.

But if the federal government shutdown continues, these families could lose that vital assistance.

While things are stalled in Washington, New York State has the power to step in and help protect vulnerable families.

👉 Read our Action Alert to learn what’s happening and how you can make a difference.

https://ow.ly/WHns50XkCcp

10/29/2025

Don't forget: TOMORROW we have a totally free Infant and Toddler Play Day taking place at Winton Branch Public Library 11 am- 1 pm. Learn how to build relationships with your child that last a lifetime—through the power of play! Don't miss it!

10/27/2025

Don't forget that we have our first "Healthi Care, Healthi Kids" training coming up THIS SATURDAY, November 1, at Child Care Council, Inc.!

Join Healthi Kids for a FREE training for home-based providers on topics including infant/early childhood mental health, movement and nutrition, and the power of play! Two different session times are available, but spaces are limited, with about half of the spots already filled! Register today at https://ow.ly/TMV150XiHZt

10/22/2025

ATTENTION early child educators and childcare providers: We are partnering with the Child Care Council, Inc. to offer a FREE training for you! We'll be talking about the power of play, movement and nutrition, mental health, and more.

There are two different times you can choose from: either November 1 from 9-12 noon or November 8 from 12-3 pm. Learn more and register for free at https://ow.ly/K0FV50XgezR

10/15/2025

Healthi Kids called for NYS to provide universal free school meals and now it is happening! Meals reduce hunger, improve student health, and ensure students are ready to learn. This , NYS is ensuring every kid gets the nutrition they need at school.

10/15/2025

While many kids were enjoying the last days of summer, five young advocates, including Rochester's own Arwyn Fox, went to Washington, DC to inform lawmakers about the importance of for every child. The daughter of coalition member Dr. Heather Feinman, Arwyn joined KABOOM! and young from across the US. Read all about it, and watch Arwyn as she gives KABOOM! its own name. Special shout out to Zbarofficial for supporting this important work! https://ow.ly/aZb050X9r38

This summer, the halls of Congress echoed with something a little different— the passionate voices of kids advocating for one powerful thing: the need for…

10/14/2025

Check out, explore, and PLAY!

Did you know you can check out awesome toys, games, and activity ideas right from the library, just like a book? You can!

Our Anytime, Anywhere Play Kits are available to check out for FREE at Phillis Wheatley and Lincoln Branch Libraries.

Don't live close by those locations? You can also request a Play Kit at your own local City branch library through a library loan! Ask a librarian for details.

10/14/2025

Last week our Early Childhood Project Coordinator Anna Laurenza went to ZERO TO THREE's LEARN Conference. She learned more about supporting the healthy growth of babies and toddlers, and she shared about Healthi Kids' work. Learn more about giving our youngest children at lovefromthestart.org