Healthy kids. That’s our goal.
Every child needs a village – a connected community of caring adults to support them, and safe and supportive environments that will give them the healthiest start in life. Together our coalition seeks to abolish inequities in Rochester and the Finger Lakes Region to support the health of our youngest children.
Our Priorities
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Healthy Learning Environments
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Building Foundations
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Equitable Communities
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The Power of Play
To view our full advocacy agenda, click here.
Featured Projects
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Playful Learning Summit
Returning for a second year August 21 at Memorial Art Gallery! -
Rescue Recess
Every child has the right to play in school. Sign the pledge to #RescueRecess! -
Rochester Food Policy Council
Food policy for a healthy Rochester
What’s Happening
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First-ever Infant-Toddler Play Day connects families through play
by Healthi Kids on Thursday, October 31, 2024 1:51 PM On October 19, Healthi Kids hosted their first-ever Infant & Toddler Play Day at three locations across Rochester: Phyll... Read More -
Celebrate and protect community gardens
by Healthi Kids on Friday, September 27, 2024 3:09 PM On Wednesday, September 25, something deeply disturbing happened in our city. A group of men arrived at 20 1st St, armed... Read More -
Meet coalition member Curtis Birthwright
by Healthi Kids on Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:54 PM Growing up in the Highbridge neighborhood in the Bronx, Curtis Birthwright could see Yankee Stadium from his window. He... Read More