Program areas at Rochester Childfirst Network
Children's Programs: Toddler, Preschool, and Free Pre-Kindergarten: RCN offers child-centered programs that follow National Association for the Education of Young Children and New York State standards for curriculum that support cognitive, social and emotional, and physical development.School Age Wrap-Around and Summer Camp: RCN provides before and after school care for children in the elementary grades. Homework coaching, community service, recreational activities, games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, character building, and support for a healthy lifestyle are all part of our program. RCN also provides a 10 week summer camp. In addition to program revenue above, this program is supported by government contributions of $86,097.
Special Education Programs and Services: The SMILE (Successful Milestones in Learning Environments)Program offers educational support for children with special needs, ages three through five. The programs are approved by the New York State Education Department, providing special education and therapies as required by a child's Individualized Education Program. In addition to program revenue above, this program is supported by government contributions of $95,095.
Family Child Care: The Family Child Care programs administered by RCN offer support for in-home providers of child care through participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (reimbursement for nutritious meals), and through training and support in all areas of child development, health and safety, and small business management. In addition to program revenue above, this program is supported by government contributions of $996,496.