Healthy & Equitable Futures
Learning Collaborative

We pledge to achieve equity across race in whole child health so that Black and Latino children ages 0 to 8 in Monroe County, NY, are safe, supported, and thriving.

Spotlight on Healthy & Equitable Futures

We're celebrating all that can be achieved when nonprofits and funders work in authentic partnership with parents to make lasting change in organizations and systems! We’re excited to share this video spotlight on Healthy and Equitable Futures -- our Targeted Strategy to advance racial health equity for Black and Latinx children ages 0-8, co-created with parent leaders every step of the way.

🕒 Short on time?

Download our one-pager and get a quick overview of how we're advancing racial health equity for Black and Latino children ages 0–8 in Monroe County. Learn how parent leaders, nonprofits, and funders are working together to build a healthier, more equitable future. 📄 Download the one-pager here.

The Three Levers

To guide our work, HEF has identified three interconnected “Levers for Change.” These levers are areas where progress can spark transformation across systems and help build healthier, more equitable futures.

Racial Equity
& Inclusion

Equitable Parent Engagement

Socio-Emotional Wellness

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Join Our Virtual Book Club!

We're currently reading Design for Belonging by Susie Wise. This book explores how design can foster inclusion, collaboration, and respect in any community. Whether you're a parent, educator, organizer, or changemaker, this book offers practical tools and inspiring stories to help you create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.