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 Grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
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 Read More
Facility Service Dogs in the News
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, Read More
BG Entertainment Sports & Memorabilia Expo
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.
Hudson Valley Gives Day – May 16
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 Read More
Children’s Home Clinical Director to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
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 Read More
2017 Annual Report Available
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.
