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.
The Children’s Home Celebrates 175 Years of Healing and Hope
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 Read More
Cars flock to Dutchess County family’s world record-setting holiday light display
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
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
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
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 Read More
Pet Life Radio Presents Facility Dogs – Supporting Children, Featuring Dr. Crenshaw
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 Read More
