Topic: Children’s Institute & Get Ready to GROW: Supporting Child Development in Monroe County

Speakers:

1) Joseph McFall, PhD, Managing Director of Data and Science, Children’s Institute

2) Kristin Lynch, MS, CCC-SLP, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Get Ready to GROW, Children’s Institute

3) Matthew Tae, BA, 4th Year Medical Student, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Description: This session will provide an overview of the scope of programs, services, and research conducted by Children's Institute, including affiliated community initiatives. Get Ready to GROW developmental screenings for children ages 1-6 and follow-up support to connect families with services will be introduced. The presenters will also discuss student involvement and community work evaluating the GROW program's impact on the Rochester community.