Leave a Legacy

Your Legacy Ensures A Hopeful Future

You have stood by our mission because you believe as we do: that youth deserve a future in which they feel safe, supported, and hopeful, and where families have access to the resources and help they need to strengthen their homes.

Since 1847, Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie has empowered youth and families and helped them build brighter, healthier futures.

You can help ensure this mission continues for generations to come through a simple, impactful act: including a gift in your will or estate plans. 

Your promise of a legacy gift to our Home today costs you nothing and is one of the most powerful ways to leave a valuable impact on the community for years to come. It’s a way you can ensure that youth and families have a place to turn to find healing, hope, and the support they need to thrive.

If you have any questions about including the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie in your will or estate plans, we are here to help you. Please contact Erin Cafarelli at pr@childrenshome.us or (845) 452-1420 ext.177

A Plan Made Easy with FreeWill

Whether you are creating your first will or updating an existing one, we have made the process simple for you. 

The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie has partnered with FreeWill, a free easy-to-use online tool that walks you through the process of making a valid will in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney. 

This service helps ensure your loved ones are taken care of, and gives you the option to support future generations of children and families through a legacy gift to the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie.

Let Us Know About Your Gift

If you have already included Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie in your will or estate plans, we are deeply grateful for your generosity. Please consider letting us know by clicking the button below. By doing so, you are helping our Home plan for the future and it gives us the opportunity to thank you for your generosity. Any details you provide will remain confidential.

Make the Most of Your Non-Probate Assets

Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or other assets that are not covered by your will? These are called non-probate assets, which means you choose beneficiaries for them separately. Use the button below to make your plans and name Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.