by Roc The Future | Feb 26, 2024 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
Multiple research studies have proven that children with fathers actively involved in their lives have a significant advantage over those who do not. They perform better in school, they have more advanced language skills, and they regulate their emotions better than...
by Roc The Future | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
We desire to bequest two things to our children — the first one is roots; the other one is wings. ~Sudanese Proverb Dear Friends, As the dad of a soon to be two-year-old, my work to change systems and improve outcomes for children is an ever-present endeavor. While...
by Roc The Future | Jan 23, 2024 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
2023 was a year of solid progress for ROC the Future Alliance’s Whole Child Initiative—one where community members laid a firm foundation for transformational change and upward mobility for Rochester’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Parent/Family Partners,...
by Roc The Future | Jan 23, 2024 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
If you happen to see Julio Cruz in your travels around the city of Rochester, he might look familiar to you—and for good reason. His work as a pastor and advocate for racial equity, social justice, and for people who are homeless, addicted, or simply struggling to...
by Roc The Future | Aug 15, 2023 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
Help us spread the message of building Parent/Family Partner power Social Media Toolkit Transformational change happens when parent/family partners, youth, and systems partners come together for student success. We center parent and youth voices and believe in sharing...
by Roc The Future | Aug 8, 2023 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
When ROC the Future set out to find a new co-chair for the Whole Child Outcome Team (WCOT), Jasmin Vega emerged as an obvious choice. Despite joining the organization just two months ago, she’s made a powerful first impression. At every Parent/Family Partner meeting,...