News & Events

    The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie is actively involved in the local community, as well as with State and Federal agencies. Each year we host on and off campus events that support our mission and our kids. Please check back for periodic updates.

    Back to School Supply Drive

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    It’s almost that time of year again! BACK TO SCHOOL is just around the corner. Please consider donating school supplies and backpacks for our kids. Donations can be dropped off at our Home, located at 10 Children’s Way, Poughkeepsie, NY on Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm. Thank you for helping our kids succeed as…

    Nursing Hiring Event – August 18th

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    The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie will host a Nursing Hiring Event on August 18 from 10 am – 5 pm at 10 Children’s Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 for the positions of RN Staff Nurse and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). Click here to pre-register or send resume and cover letter to Kate Taddeo & Donnamarie Scorzello.  

    Support our Home: Attend the Hudson Valley Renegades Game on May 11

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    We are excited to announce that in honor of our 175th Anniversary, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie will be the Grand Slam Community Partner at the May 11 Hudson Valley Renegades game.   Join us at Dutchess Stadium to see the Hudson Valley Renegades take on the Aberdeen IronBirds and support the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie…

    The Children’s Home Celebrates 175 Years of Healing and Hope

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    Did you hear? January 21, 2022 is our Home’s 175th Anniversary. The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie was created on January 21, 1847 by a group of women called the Female Guardian Society who wanted to help children and families that needed their help the most. Our history tells us, “Two by two they went into…

    Cars flock to Dutchess County family’s world record-setting holiday light display

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    Did you hear? We had so much fun at the 2021 ERDAJT’s Christmas Light Display December 10-11. Thank you to the Gay Family for their generous hearts and to News 12 for capturing this beautiful display! Read the full article: https://bronx.news12.com/cars-flock-to-dutchess-county-familys-world-record-setting-holiday-light-display

    2021 ERDAJT Christmas Light Display

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    Please join the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie on December 10 and 11 for the 2021 ERDAJT Christmas Light Display. 100% of donations collected will be donated to the Children’s Home.

    David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D., ABPP, RPT-S, Chief of Clinical Services, Receives the Association for Play Therapy’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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    David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D., ABPP, RPT-S, Chief of Clinical Services, received the Association for Play Therapy’s Lifetime Achievement Award on October 16, 2021 at the Association for Play Therapy’s Annual Conference.  Read the full press release:

    Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie Receives Office of Mental Health License

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    Poughkeepsie, NY – The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie has received approval through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) to provide Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) to Medicaid eligible children outside of the public foster care system. This is the Home’s first OMH License. This new OMH license allows the…

    Pet Life Radio Presents Facility Dogs – Supporting Children, Featuring Dr. Crenshaw

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    Have a listen! Our very own Dr. Crenshaw stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey at Pet Life Radio about the many ways highly-trained Facility Service Dogs like Ace, Marshall and Elvis support children who have experienced trauma.  Learn more and hear the full podcast: https://www.petliferadio.com/workingdogsep185.html#sthash.Ir4lZG3g.dpuf  Did you know? Pet Life Radio is currently accepting interns…

    Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie Appoints New Board Members & Officers

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    The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie is pleased to announce three new board members and a new executive committee for the 2021-2022 term. The Children’s Home Board of Directors is comprised of generous community members who have been selected for their knowledge, expertise and commitment to our mission. The three newly elected board members are:   Matthew…