Fairport Baptist Homes is committed to providing quality services to the wider Fairport/Perinton community. We offer the following community-based services:
Senior Options for Independence 
Elderbus
Other Transport Services
Seasons Child Care

Senior Options for Independence (SOFI) Fairport Baptist Homes, in partnership with the Fairport/Perinton Senior Living Council, provides care management (also called case management) to any older resident of Fairport/Perinton. Senior Options for Independence (SOFI) is a program of non-medical home support services that enable older persons to continue living independently at home. Through its Community Connection, SOFI can provide friendly visits, housecleaning and yard work, home repairs and safety checks, arrangements for meals, transportation, assistive devices (such as a walker or hearing aid), help with bathing or dressing, financial and legal counseling, long-term care planning, and help with benefit forms. If you are 60 or older and/or if you have one or more impairments that make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks, you may be eligible for SOFI's services. (You also must be a resident of the Town of Perinton or Village of Fairport.)

For more information, contact:
Jeanne Read Care Manager
jread@fbhcm.org
585-377-7830
or
Beth Bright, RN
bbright@fbhcm.org
585-377-7830


Elderbus and Other Transport Services Fairport Baptist Homes provides Elderbus service to seniors throughout the Fairport/Perinton community and works with the Fairport/Perinton Senior Living Council, Senior Options for Independence (SOFI), and the Town of Perinton Recreation and Parks Department to provide a comprehensive transport service to area residents age 60 and older. Buses owned by Fairport Baptist Homes and by the Town of Perinton and cars owned by volunteers meet area seniors’ transport needs. These door-to-door programs help connect seniors to the community: * Elderbus – Transportation for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, hair appointments, banking and the like within the Town of Perinton. – Service is provided Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no formal fare, but a suggested donation is $3 one way, or $5 for a round trip. – Phone: 585-377-8117 one day in advance; calling hours 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

* SOFI volunteers – Limited transport to medical appointments (1) outside of Fairport/Perinton and/or (2) outside of Elderbus hours of operation. – Service is provided at varying times based on availability of volunteers to drive. The service is free, but donations for the operation of the transportation program (not for volunteer drivers) are accepted. – Phone: 585-377-8117 as far in advance as possible; calling hours 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

*Mall shopping – Transport to Eastview Mall. – Service is provided first four Fridays of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no formal fare, but a suggested donation is $2 each way, or $4 for a round trip. – Phone: 585-377-8117 one day in advance; calling hours 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

* Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport – Transport to and from the Perinton Community Center and the Nut-n-Fanci Café – Service is provided Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free service. – Phone: 585-223-1617 one day in advance; calling hours 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.


Seasons Child Care: a World of Wonder and Wisdom Seasons Child Care is owned and operated by Fairport Baptist Homes Caring Ministries and is located on the campus of Fairport Baptist Homes. It is licensed by the New York State Department of Social Services. Seasons is a nonprofit childcare organization and serves children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. A kindergarten WRAP Around program accommodates kindergarten-age children for the "other" half-day when they are not in school. Bus service is provided between Seasons and schools for pupils who attend Fairport Central Schools. Seasons Child Care operating hours are 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The center offers competitive rates based on weekly, daily or hourly schedules. Staff members are hired according to NYS Department of Social Services regulations and the policies of Seasons Child Care and Fairport Baptist Homes Caring Ministries. Our staff provides wonderful opportunities for the children through their expertise in early childhood education and care. We encourage all our staff to continue studies in the early childhood education field. A visitor to Seasons Child Care will find the children laughing, learning and playing as they are cared for and mentored by a loving professional staff. Every day the Seasons team dedicates itself to assuring care of the highest quality for our children. Every development group has an educational program which is appropriate to the ages of the children and which offers a wide variety of hands-on learning experiences. Seasons believes unconditional love and acceptance is the cornerstone of healthy, happy living. With this belief as our primary focus, we have created a safe and welcoming environment for children, their families, and the residents and patients of Fairport Baptist Homes. During a time when families can feel pulled in many directions, Seasons offers a comforting opportunity to explore and embrace intergenerational relationships. The character and appreciation of our residents and patients of the Fairport Baptist Homes brightens each child’s day just as the children’s energy rejuvenates the adults. Collectively, we grow and flourish through shared activities. Each of Seasons' programs is designed to offer a wide variety of age-appropriate learning experiences. We focus on the children’s interests and encourage them to actively explore their surroundings through touch, feel, experimentation and creation. Our hands-on environment builds children’s confidence and helps them believe they are capable learners.

We pay particular attention to each child’s individual needs to ensure his or her growth and development in the following areas: – Physical fitness – Social and emotional development – Cognitive skills – Creativity – Language progression Field trips are an integral part of our pre-school program, including special intergenerational trips that take place periodically. Families are always welcome to participate in these unique learning experiences. Listening is a vital skill that opens the door to learning, mutual respect, sharing and caring. We help children develop listening skills naturally through storytelling, reading, talking and playing. Our older friends share their experiences through conversation and activity. Healthy self-esteem is fostered through positive behavior management techniques that rely on active listening. This is the menu for an intergenerational childcare program: "Take the wisdom and experience of age, add the energy and innocence of youth, mix with love, and something wonderful will happen."

To learn more, go to www.seasonschildcare.org, or contact: Lisa Keenan, Director lkeenan@seasonschildcare.org or Barbara Froehler Assistant Director bfroehler@seasonschildcare.org 585-388-2380 (phone) or 585-388-2395 (fax)