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.
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
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
