CHILDREN'S HOME OF POUGHKEEPSIE INC

Programs

1. Shelter program the shelter program serves refugee children who are fleeing from their countries of origin to seek safety in the united states. The goal of the program is to unify children with their families as quickly as possible while ensuring their safety and well-being. Youth who enter the program receive medical attention, academic instruction and recreational programming in addition to case management and clinical services. Youth served: 407admissions: 172discharges: 185average age: 16.52average length of stay (days): 58.30

   $11,535,737 spent$13,543,960 earned by the program
   40% of program spending

2. Long term foster care (ltfc):the ltfc program serves unaccompanied children who have been victims of trafficking, abuse or persecution, and remain in care due to the inability to identify a family member or viable sponsor within the united states. This program focuses on the development of independent living skills and acculturation to life in the united states. Youth are enrolled in the local public school and receive medical services, life skills classes, individual and group counseling and case management, while they work towards securing legal status in the united states. Youth served: 120admissions: 33discharges: 17average age: 16.59average length of stay (days): 198.5

   $6,530,367 spent$7,954,208 earned by the program
   23% of program spending

3. Home study and post release services program (hs/prs):the home study and post release services program (hs/prs) ensures the safe and stable placement of unaccompanied children with a sponsor or family member. Through the home study program, trained professionals conduct comprehensive home visits and assessments to ensure that each child's individual and specialized needs can be met prior to their release.once reunified, the post release services program provides ongoing support to help families successfully integrate into their local communities. This includes connecting them with essential resources such as medical care, education, legal services, and mental health support. The program prioritizes child safety, family stability, and long-term well-being, ensuring that every child has the foundation to thrive in a secure and supportive environment.youth served: 251accepted cases: 251closed cases: 184average age: 15.67states served: al, ar, az, ca, co, ct, de, fl, ga, ia, id, il, in, ky, la, ma, md, mi, mo, ms, mt, nc, ne, nh, nj, nm,nv, ny, oh, pa, ri, sc, tn, tx, ut, va, vi, wa, wi, wy.average length of prs (days): 108.3completed home studies: 11

   $4,143,021 spent$4,897,240 earned by the program
   14% of program spending

4. Empower - a safe harbour program:empower is a community-oriented program certified by the new york state office of children and family services. It provides high-quality residential care to youth eligible for foster care placement who are at risk of, or have experienced, sex trafficking and exploitation. The program is gender-neutral and serves youth ages 11-21. Common factors among participants include mental health challenges, a history of abuse or neglect, instances of absconding from home or placement, unhealthy relationships with peers and adults, unsafe online behaviors, and experiences with teen dating violence. The empower program is trauma-responsive, focusing on the treatment, recovery, and healing of each youth.youth served: 24admissions: 13discharges: 14transfers out to silp: 0average age: 16

   $3,231,223 spent$5,278,046 earned by the program
   11% of program spending

5. Children and family treatment and support services (cftss):children and family treatment and support services, available through nys children's medicaid, empower children (under age 21) and their families to improve their health, well-being, and overall quality of life. These mental health services include individual, family, and group therapy to strengthen families and help them make informed decisions about their care. Additionally, the program offers targeted interventions and skill-based supports designed to prevent the need for emergency room visits, hospital stays, or out-of-home placements, such as group homes or campus-based care. Services are delivered in the least restrictive environment for the child or family. Families served: 377referrals: 226counties served: dutchess, ulster, orange, putnamaverage age: 13

   $1,791,262 spent$1,812,659 earned by the program
   6% of program spending

6. Mandated preventive services:our mandated preventive services are provided in partnership with the dutchess county department of children and family services. This program supports 30 at-risk families who need assistance to remain intact. Our team includes three case managers and a clinician who assess risk and safety while offering comprehensive support services. The goal of this program is to help at-risk families stay together and empower them to achieve long-term success and independence within their community.youth or families served: 60referrals: 34average caregiver age: 37

   $438,476 spent$514,008 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

7. Family opportunity center:the family opportunity center is a grant-funded program through the office of children and family services. Located in wingdale, ny, the center provides a safe, supportive, and engaging space for youth of all ages and their families. It offers a variety of activities, including literacy enrichment, homework support, sports, games, arts and crafts, cooking, sensory spaces, toddler activities, and more. In addition, the center provides individual and family therapy services, support groups, and skill-building opportunities. The center is free and open to all members of the community.youth or families served: 404referrals: 60counties served: dutchessaverage youth age: 9average caregiver age: 38

   $425,393 spent$458,381 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

8. Wendy's wonderful kids program:through a grant from the dave thomas foundation for adoption, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping children waiting in foster care move one step closer to being adopted into safe, loving, and permanent homes, the wendy's wonderful kids (wwk) program is making a difference. The foundation's grants fund child-focused adoption recruiters at the children's home, who work as part of wwk, a signature initiative. These recruiters are actively serving children in dutchess, ulster, and sullivan counties in new york.families served: 40referrals: 12counties served: ulster, sullivan, dutchess, greeneaverage age: 15matches: 8adoptions: 2

   $186,132 spent$200,000 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

9. The children's home of poughkeepsie provides a full range of residential and community based services, giving hope and healing to at-risk children and families throughout new york state and now across the country. The children's home is licensed by the new york state office of children & family services, the new york state office of mental health and the new york state department of health. In fiscal year 2025, there were 24 individual youth served in residential programs licensed by the office of children and family services (ocfs), 881 youth and families served in community based services and 778 children served in our federally funded programs.

   $679,162 spent$951,162 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

The 9 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $28,960,773.