Thank you for attending the 13th Annual State of Our Children Address

March 30, 2026

Building Strong Futures Scholar by Scholar

At ROC the Future Alliance, we believe that supporting young people from cradle to career builds the foundation for upward mobility and a future where every child and family can thrive. The 13th Annual State of Our Children Address and Report Card Release showed what’s possible when we use data effectively, center the priorities of the community and collaborate to make sure the best strategies are at work for kids and families.


The powerful fireside chat with Deputy Mayor Krystal Reyes and Ashley Phillipsen from Impact Tulsa reminded us that government, education and intersecting systems must work together to navigate complex challenges from historical barriers to current systems that impede student success.


In 2026, we continue to be data-informed and encourage you to utilize the report card as a resource and tool to shift policies, practices, resources and power structures to advance equitable outcomes for youth.


As a member of the alliance, you are part of a national movement working to put 4 million more futures on the path to upward mobility. Being part of the network means we don’t solve challenges alone. We learn, adapt and accelerate impact together by aligning partners, sharing data and learning from peers nationwide.

ROC the Future Alliance in the News 


See latest news coverage on the 13th Annual State of Our Children Address & Report Card Release!


Congratulations to this year's award recipients


Jacque Cady Annual Advocacy for Children Award

Dr. Matt Present


Parent Leader Award

Janice Kpor 

Jhalysa Johnson

Tamara Wall


Systems Change Award

Edceptional


Youth Leadership Award

Jailina Rodriguez

Watch the Replay


Replay the livestream and watch the full address.

Check out the photo album


Take a look at our online photo album with images by Formless Photography.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for making this event possible


We are grateful for all who participated in our event, including our sponsors and supporters:


VIP Sponsors

  • ESL
  • William & Sheila Konar Foundation


Champion Sponsors 

  • Enterprise Community Partners
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Sid and Bani Mittra Family Foundation


System Change Sponsors

  • Children’s Institute
  • Greater Rochester Health Foundation
  • Key Bank
  • Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
  • St. John Fisher University


Change Maker Sponsors

  • City of Rochester
  • Common Ground Health / Healthi Kids 
  • Education Success Foundation
  • Joe Morelle for Congress
  • Nazareth University
  • United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
  • YMCA

 

In-Kind Support

  • City of Rochester Duplication Dept.
  • Gary Huynh Photography
  • Mentors Inspiring Boys & Girls
  • Unique the Artist 
  • UPREP Charter School for Young Men
  • World of Inquiry School #58 Band

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