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Community Resources

{For New & Expectant Parents}

 

 

 

ADOPTION RESOURCES | BREASTFEEDING| CHILD CARE REFERRAL |
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION| HOSPITALS | MIDWIFERY CARE | SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

Adoption Resources


Adoption Resource Network at Hillside Children's Center

100 Metro Park., Rochester 14623.................................................................................................................... 350-2500

www.hillside.com

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Jewish Family Services of Rochester, Inc.

441 East Ave., Rochester 14607 ...................................................................................................................... 461-0110

www.jfsrochester.org
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Breastfeeding


Highland Hospital Breast Pump Rentals............................................................................................................. 341-0519

Operates in conjuction with Highland Hospital Lactation Education services.

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Highland Hospital Lactation Consultant.............................................................................................................. 341-6808

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Highland Hospital Mother's Help Line................................................................................................................. 341-8021

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La Leche League Lifeline.................................................................................................................................. 275-5151

www.lalecheleague.org   

Call Lifeline for your local chapter. Go to www.llusa.org for area meeting times and other information.
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Rochester General Lactation Consultant...................................................................................................922-LINK (-5465)

www.rochestergeneral.org
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URMC Breastfeeding Hotline............................................................................................................................. 275-9575

(Noon-1 p.m. M-W-F)
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The Specialty Shop at Strong Memorial Hospital................................................................................................ 273-1276

(10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M-F)
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Child Care Referral


Child Care Council, Inc.

595 Blossom Rd., Ste. 120, Rochester 14610.................................................................................................... 654-4720

www.childcarecouncil.com

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Childbirth Education


Highland Hospital Center for Women

1000 South Ave., Rochester 14620.................................................................................................. 473-2229 or 271-4636

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Highland Hospital Childbirth Classes................................................................................................................. 473-2229

http://highland.urmc.edu 

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Infertility Focus

P.O. Box 92481, Rochester 14692................................................................................................................... 385-1628

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Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region

114 University Ave., Rochester 14605.......................................................................................................... 866-600-6886

www.pprsr.org  

A non-profit organization that provides education and reproductive health-care services regardless of age, race, sexual
orientation, disability or economic circumstances.

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Rochester General Childbirth Education Program

1425 Portland Ave., 14621................................................................................................................................ 922-5800

www.rochestergeneralhospital.org  

Rochester General Hospital offers a modern Birthing Center, outstanding pediatric services and leading-edge, minimally
invasive OB/GYN procedures.

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Strong Beginnings Education Program

601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester 14642................................................................................................................. 275-0096

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Strong Fertility Center

500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 220, Rochester 146.................................................................................................. 487-3378

fertility.urmc.edu
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Strong Midwifery Group

905 Culver Rd., Rochester 14609...................................................................................................................... 275-7892

midwifery.urmc.edu  
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Hospitals

 

Golisano Children's Hospital

601 Elmwood Ave. .......................................................................................................................................... 275-2100

golisano.urmc.edu

A division of U of R Medical Center, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial Hospital is the area's only children's
hospital and a referral center for seriously ill and injured children from the
Finger Lakes region.

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Highland Hospital

1000 South Ave., Rochester 14620.................................................................................................................... 473-2200

highland.urmc.edu  

Exceptional healthcare specialist skill delivered with a warm, attentive, compassionate attitude. A family-centered hospital
which considers every visitor (patient, family member or friend) a guest.

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Newark Wayne Community Hospital

1212 Driving Park Ave. ..................................................................................................... 877-922-LINK (-5465), Toll Free

www.rochestergeneral.org

Dedicated to providing the best care possible (to people from Wayne County and beyond) in direct partnership with Rochester

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General Hospital.

Rochester General Hospital

1425 Portland Ave., Rochester.......................................................................................................................... 922-4000

www.rochestergeneral.org  

Modern Birthing Center, outstanding pediatric services and leading-edge, minimally invasive OB/GYN procedures. Among
Thomson Reuters List of Nation's 100 Top Hospitals® for Cardiovascular Care.

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Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood Ave. ............................................................................................................................ 275-URMC (-8762)

strong.urmc.edu

Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital (w/other Strong Health care providers) are part
of The U of R Medical
Center – a leader in clinical care, research and education.

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Unity Hospital (formerly Park Ridge Hospital)

1555 Long Pond Rd. ....................................................................................................................................... 723-7000

www.unityhealth.org  

Offering specialty services at Unity Hospital and at more than 50 other locations throughout Rochester and Monroe County

(incl. Unity St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, formerly St. Mary's Hospital).

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Midwifery Care

 

DONA International (Doulas of North America)

..................................................................................................................................... 888-788-DONA (3662), Toll Free

www.dona.org

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Doula Cooperative ........................................................................................................................................... 234-0164

www.doulacooperative.org

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Strong Midwifery

905 Culver Rd., Rochester 14609...................................................................................................................... 275-7892

midwifery.urmc.edu   

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Support Groups & Services

 

2-1-1 Finger Lakes Region ............................................................................................. 2-1-1; 1-877-FLNY-211, Toll Free

www.211fingerlakes.org  

Available 24 hours a day. Run by local counselors trained to address your needs. Providing information and human service
agency referrals.

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292-BABY ................................................................................................................................... 292-BABY (292-2229)

www.292baby.org  

Free phone service connects parents w/Non-Emergency questions about baby/child health or development to pediatric
nurses.

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Al Sigl Center

1000 Elmwood Ave., Ste. 300, Rochester 14620 ................................................................................................ 442-4100

www.alsiglcenter.org  

Providing shared and dedicated facilities, business services, awareness and financial support for independent human service
agencies.

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Autism Speaks, Inc.

www.autismspeaks.org  

Funding global biomedical research, raising awareness about autism and brining hope to those dealing with related
hardships.

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Birthright of Rochester

3380 Monroe Ave., Ste. 103, Rochester 14618 .................................................................................................. 385-2100
819 W. Main Street, Rochester, 14611 .............................................................................................................. 328-8700

www.birthright.org  

Emergency pregnancy support services. Pregnancy tests, non-judgmental counseling, follow-up, material assistance &
referrals.

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Easter Seals N.Y.

103 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester 14623 ........................................................................................................ 292-5831

www.ny.easterseals.com  

Provides assistance to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs to live, learn and work independently in
their communities.

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Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton

1650 South Ave., Ste. 300, Rochester 14620 .................................................................................................... 442-4430

www.epilepsyfoundation.org/rochester

Aiming to prevent, control & cure epilepsy through service, education, advocacy & research. Helping people w/epilepsy &
related disabilities reach their potential.

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Family Resource Centers of Crestwood

89 Genesee St., 2nd floor in Bishop Kearney Rochester 14611 ........................................................................... 436-0370

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Flower City Down Syndrome Network

2117 Buffalo Road #132, Rochester, 14624 ........................................................................................ 56Tri-21 (568-7421)

www.fcdsn.com  

A group of individuals joined to provide support & education regarding issues relating to Down Syndrome to families & the
community.

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Infertility Focus

P.O Box 343, Pittsford 14534 .......................................................................................................................... 385-1628

www.infertilityfocus.org  

Offers support, education and information to individuals and couples at any stage of and with any type of infertility.

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La Leche League Lifeline ................................................................................................................................. 275-5151

www.lalecheleague.org

Call Lifeline for your local chapter. Go to www.lllusa.org for area meeting times and other information.

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March of Dimes (Genesee/Finger Lakes Div.)

3445 Winton Pl., Ste. 121, Rochester 14623 ..................................................................................................... 424-3250

www.marchofdimes.com  

Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

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Mental Health Association Better Days Ahead

320 Goodman St. N., Rochester 14607 ............................................................................................................. 325-3145

www.betterdaysahead.org  

Endorses creative thinking, focuses on family strengths, supports action which empowers. Information, referrals & support.

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Mocha Moms, Inc.

Aenon Baptist Church, 175 Genesee St.

www.mochamoms.org

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Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Clubs

Various locations throughout Rochester ............................................................................................................ 234-6667

www.momsclubs.org  

MOMS offers support to stay-at-home moms and their children, as well as playgroups and other activities.

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Mothers & More Rochester

www.MothersandMoreRochester.org  

Extended neighborhood of women which meets twice monthly to share concerns, friendship, acceptance & fun.

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Mothers of Twins Club

www.grmotc.com
Open to any mother of multiple birth children, including those expecting multiples. Offering discussion groups to support
mothers.

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Noogieland (at Gilda's Club Rochester)

255 Alexander St.. Rochester 14607 ................................................................................................................ 423-9700

www.gildasclubrochester.org  

Noogieland is a unique arts & activities based program that meets the needs of children who have cancer or a loved one who
is living w/cancer.

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Parents Without Partners

P.O. Box 204, Fairport 14450 .......................................................................................................................... 251-3647

pwproc683@yahoo.com • groups.msn.com/pwp0683  

Support, friendship, an exchange of parenting techniques and growth opportunities await single parents and their children.

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Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region

114 University Ave., Rochester 14605 ......................................................................................................... 866-600-6886

www.pprsr.org  

A non-profit organization that provides education and reproductive health-care services regardless of age, race, sexual
orientation, disability, or economic circumstances.

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Rochester Area Birth Network

6 Thomas Circle, Fairport, 14450 ...................................................................................................................... 425-7105

ahaas@rabn.org • www.rabn.org  

The purpose of Rochester Area Birth Network is to advocate for health, safety and informed options in childbearing.

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Rochester Holistic Moms & Holistic Moms West

www.holisticmoms.org  

Local chapter of a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting mothers with an interest in natural health and mindful
parenting.

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Rochester Society for the Protection and Care of Children

148 South Fitzhugh St., Rochester 14608 ......................................................................................................... 325-6101

www.spcc-roch.org

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Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Inc.

333 Westmoreland Dr., Rochester 14620 .......................................................................................................... 442-5437

www.ronaldshouse.com  

Providing a home-away-from-home for families while their receive healthcare in Rochester area hospitals. Also awarding
grants.

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Stepfamily Assoc. of Rochester

121 Southwood Lane, Rochester 14618 ............................................................................................................ 442-3440

www.stepfamilyrochester.org  

A non-profit organization offering education, support and counseling on the challenges involved in blending families and
nurturing stepchildren.

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United Cerebral Palsy Association

3399 Winton Rd. S., Rochester 14623 .............................................................................................................. 334-6000

cprochester.cias.rit.edu/site/index.html

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