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.
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
Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie Appoints New Board Members & Officers
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 Read More
Virtual Hiring Event – May 19
The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie will host a Virtual Hiring Event on May 19 from 10 am - 12 noon & 4 pm - 8 pm for the positions of Youth Counselor, Overnight Youth Counselor and Bilingual Youth Counselor. Click here to pre-register or send resume and cover letter to Kate Read More
The Chibok Project – April 25
276 girls were kidnapped from their school in Chibok, Nigeria in 2014. The international attention has subsided over the years. But thousands more have gone missing. We're raising awareness. Please join us for global and local look at violence against women and girls and what we can do to help. Read More
Virtual Hiring Event – April 6
The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie will host a Virtual Hiring Event on April 6 from 10am - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm for the positions of Bilingual Youth Counselor, Bilingual Case Manager, Bilingual Clinician, HCBS Caseworker, Youth Counselor and Bilingual Overnight Youth Counselor for locations in Poughkeepsie and West Park. Read More
