CHPThe Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie is actively involved in the local community, as well as with State and Federal agencies. Each year we host an education conference, our Open Your Heart Cocktail Concert and our Run for Home 5K. These events are open to the public. Additionally, we host several on campus events for the children and youth in our care.
Exclusive funding for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program Poughkeepsie, NY — The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie has received a grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national non-profit public charity, that will bring children waiting in foster care one step closer to being adopted into safe, loving and permanent homes. The grant is dedicated…
The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie hosted a facility service dog training on it’s campus in late June 2018. Led by Lu Picard, co-founder and director of programs at ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, Children’s Home staff participated in this week-long training with the newest member of our therapy team, facility service dog Elvis, a black lab, who will…
Join the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 19 for the BG Entertainment Sports & Memorabilia Expo at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Tickets are available online. Click here.
On May 16, 2018, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie will participate in the 3rd annual Hudson Valley’s Gives Day! What is Hudson Valley Gives? Hudson Valley Gives is a day of giving fueled by passion, collaboration and the power of social media. You can think of it as a type of digital telethon that benefits hundreds…
Dr. David Crenshaw to be honored by New York Association for Play Therapy POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – On March 24, 2018 the New York Association for Play Therapy (NYAPT) will present David Crenshaw, Ph.D., ABPP with the 2018 NYAPT Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. David Crenshaw is a nationally renowned child psychologist who is best known for…
We are excited to share with your our 2017 Annual Report. Please click the image below to read about the happenings at the Children’s Home.
Neil Berg’s Rockin’ Broadway to Perform On April 13, 2018, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie will host their 6th annual Open Your Heart Cocktail Concert. This year’s event will be held at The Grandview, in Poughkeepsie, NY from 6 – 9 pm. This wonderful evening begins with a cocktail party featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres and…
Join the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie at our 6th annual Open Your Heart Cocktail Concert Friday, April 13, 2018 • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Grandview • Poughkeepsie, NY This wonderful evening begins with a cocktail party featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. The evening continues with a 45-minute musical performance, seated…
Please join us for the 2017 ERDAJT Christmas Light Display on December 15 & 16 from 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm at 8 Patrick Drive, Lagrangeville, NY. Each year, the Gay Family spends over 2,000 hours to create this wonderful light display that benefits local organizations. On December 15 & 16, 100% of the donations…
We’re so excited to be a part of the 2017 #NYGivesDay! You can support our campaign by visiting https://www.nygivesday.org/organizations/children-s-home and donating on November 28. You can help us reach our goal of $3,500 and 35 new donors in one day! (You will have 24 hours to make your donation, and all giving will end at 11:59PM…
