Resources for Parents
Welcome to Rochester Baby Guide Community Resources where you will find information about local healthcare facilities to area support groups. Our goal is to provide you with easy access to the information that will help you make educated decisions regarding your baby.
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Adoption Resources
Adoption Resource Network at Hillside Children's Center100 Metro Park., Rochester 14623.................................................................................................................... 350-2500
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Jewish Family Services of Rochester, Inc.441 East Ave., Rochester 14607 ...................................................................................................................... 461-0110
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Breastfeeding
Highland Hospital Breast Pump Rentals............................................................................................................. 341-0519Operates 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
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
.....................................................................................................................................................................................URMC Breastfeeding Hotline............................................................................................................................. 275-9575
(Noon-1 p.m. M-W-F)
.....................................................................................................................................................................................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
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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
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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
A non-profit organization that provides education and reproductive health-care services regardless of age, race, sexual
orientation, disability or economic circumstances.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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
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Hospitals
Golisano Children's Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave. .......................................................................................................................................... 275-2100
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Highland Hospital
1000 South Ave., Rochester 14620.................................................................................................................... 473-2200
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Newark Wayne Community Hospital
1212 Driving Park Ave. ..................................................................................................... 877-922-LINK (-5465), Toll Free
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
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave. ............................................................................................................................ 275-URMC (-8762)
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Unity Hospital (formerly Park Ridge Hospital)
1555 Long Pond Rd. ....................................................................................................................................... 723-7000
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
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Doula Cooperative ........................................................................................................................................... 234-0164
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Strong Midwifery
905 Culver Rd., Rochester 14609...................................................................................................................... 275-7892
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Support Groups & Services
2-1-1 Finger Lakes Region ............................................................................................. 2-1-1; 1-877-FLNY-211, Toll Free
Available 24 hours a day. Run by local counselors trained to address your needs. Providing information and human service
agency referrals.....................................................................................................................................................................................
292-BABY ................................................................................................................................... 292-BABY (292-2229)
Free phone service connects parents w/Non-Emergency questions about baby/child health or development to pediatric
nurses.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Al Sigl Center
1000 Elmwood Ave., Ste. 300, Rochester 14620 ................................................................................................ 442-4100
Providing shared and dedicated facilities, business services, awareness and financial support for independent human service
agencies.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Autism Speaks, Inc.
Funding global biomedical research, raising awareness about autism and brining hope to those dealing with related
hardships.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Birthright of Rochester
3380 Monroe Ave., Ste. 103, Rochester 14618 .................................................................................................. 385-2100
819 W. Main Street, Rochester, 14611 .............................................................................................................. 328-8700Emergency pregnancy support services. Pregnancy tests, non-judgmental counseling, follow-up, material assistance &
referrals.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Easter Seals N.Y.
103 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester 14623 ........................................................................................................ 292-5831
Provides assistance to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs to live, learn and work independently in
their communities.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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)
A group of individuals joined to provide support & education regarding issues relating to Down Syndrome to families & the
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Infertility Focus
P.O Box 343, Pittsford 14534 .......................................................................................................................... 385-1628
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
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
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
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.
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Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Clubs
Various locations throughout Rochester ............................................................................................................ 234-6667
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
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.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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
A non-profit organization that provides education and reproductive health-care services regardless of age, race, sexual
orientation, disability, or economic circumstances.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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
Local chapter of a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting mothers with an interest in natural health and mindful
parenting.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Rochester Society for the Protection and Care of Children
148 South Fitzhugh St., Rochester 14608 ......................................................................................................... 325-6101
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Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Inc.
333 Westmoreland Dr., Rochester 14620 .......................................................................................................... 442-5437
Providing a home-away-from-home for families while their receive healthcare in Rochester area hospitals. Also awarding
grants.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Stepfamily Assoc. of Rochester
121 Southwood Lane, Rochester 14618 ............................................................................................................ 442-3440
A non-profit organization offering education, support and counseling on the challenges involved in blending families and
nurturing stepchildren.....................................................................................................................................................................................
United Cerebral Palsy Association
3399 Winton Rd. S., Rochester 14623 .............................................................................................................. 334-6000
