Activities
Virtual StoryTime
Virtual storytimes offered by our local libraries:
1. Fairport Public Library Dial-A-Story
Call: 978-599-7940
2. Henrietta Zoom Storytime
Every Tuesday at 10 AM sign up: https://hpl.libcal.com/event/7318965
Or receive a recording: https://hpl.libcal.com/event/7318984
3. ASL Interpreted Storytimes on Facebook! Fairport Public Library
All Ages Storytime: Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at 9:30 AM
Baby Storytime: Thursday, Feb. 4th at 9:30 AM
Wacky Science with Ellen
Check out the Gates Recreation & Parks Facebook page for Wacky Science with Ellen! New videos at noon each Saturday for this new 3 part mini-series.
FB Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/gatesrecparks/
Virtual Field trips
Virtual field trips and activities!
Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic
And
Supplies
Free Beds for Children in Need through Sleep in Heavenly Peace
You can request a twin bed or have a service provider (contact us, a social worker, case manager, church, etc…) refer you to the program.
Bunk beds also available if eligible.
Apply through their website: www.shpbeds.org
Rochester, NY
Call: 844-432-2337 x5940
Support Groups
Parenting Village
Free online support circles for parents & caregivers.
Visit: www.ParentingVillage.org
- Baby/ toddler support circle: Tuesdays, 2-3 PM
- School-aged support circle: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
- Prenatal to postpartum: Mondays, 12-1 PM
- Navigating Special Education/EI: 2nd Tuesdays, 8-9 PM
- Single Parenting Support Circle: 2nd Thursdays, 8-9 PM
- Life after NICU support circle: 3rd Thursdays, 8-9 PM
PFLAG
PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed. They do so by engaging LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
Website: https://pflag.org/
PFLAG Rochester Chapter: Has information about meetings and other educational resources.
Phone: (585) 993-3297
Email: rochesterpflag@gmail.com
Address: 100 College Avenue, Rochester, 14607
Respite & Crisis Services
Family Access and Connection Team (FACT)
Family Access and Connection Team (FACT) is a strength-based assessment and referral program designed to support families experiencing difficulties with their children under the age of 18 exhibiting a pattern of the following behaviors:
Behaving in a way that is dangerous or out of control such as...
- Violence in the home/destruction of property (verbally and/or physically aggressive, including injury to others or pets/animals)
- Self-harming behavior
- Stealing
- Drug/alcohol abuse
- Leaving home without permission, curfew violations
- Truancy- missing full days/illegal absences
Parents or Guardians can call the Family Access and Connection Team at 585-753-2639.
Monroe Mobile Crisis Team
The Monroe Mobile Crises Team is a mobile psychiatric emergency team for individuals and families within Monroe County who are experiencing a crisis in mental health. Its services are designed to divert individuals who are not at risk of harming themselves, as well as their families, from the county’s psychiatric emergency departments.A team of mental health professionals go to the individual or family in their home, place of employment, school, etc. There are no age restrictions. Services provided include:
- Mobile crisis intervention/stabilization
- Mental health assessments
- Rapid linkage and/or re-linkage to treatment providers
- Interim/bridge mental health treatment
- Mental health transport
- Respite housing when available
And more.
Phone: (585) 529-3721
Website Updates
Hello and thank you for being patient while we update some of our pages! Soon you'll be able to apply for our programs and schedule appointments!