Childrens Home Of Poughkeepsie Ny

THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF POUGHKEEPSIE IS ONE OF THE OLDEST CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES IN THE NATION. ON JANUARY 21, 1847, A GROUP OF POUGHKEEPSIE WOMEN MET TO FORM THE FEMALE GUARDIAN SOCIETY TO CARE FOR THE POOR, ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, MOST ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN. THEIR BELIEF WAS THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES A NURTURING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT.HAVING DECIDED THAT "THE ONLY TRUE WAY TO ARREST THE EVILS OF POVERTY AND CRIME WOULD BE TO SAVE THE CHILDREN," THE WOMEN CHANGED THE NAME OF THEIR ORGANIZATION TO THE POUGHKEEPSIE GUARDIAN SOCIETY FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE ORPHAN HOME AND HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS. ON APRIL 15, 1852 A STATE CHARTER WAS OBTAINED AND THE SOCIETY BECAME INCORPORATED.

FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS - NUEVAS ALAS/NEW WINGS PROGRAM - SHELTER PROGRAMTHE 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: 380ADMISSIONS: 329DISCHARGES: 310AVERAGE AGE: 16AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY: 37 DAYS

OCFS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - EMPOWER - A SAFE HARBOUR PROGRAMTHE EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE THAT ARE AT RISK OF, OR HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF EXPLOITATION AND/OR COMPLEX SEXUAL TRAUMA THAT REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND TRANSGENDER YOUTH AGES 11-21. COMMON FACTORS INCLUDE ABSCONDING FROM HOME/PLACEMENT, ENGAGING IN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. EMPOWER IS TRAUMA RESPONSIVE AND FOCUSES ON THE TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND HEALING OF THE YOUTH.YOUTH SERVED: 28ADMISSIONS: 15DISCHARGES: 19TRANSFERS OUT TO SILP: 2AVERAGE AGE: 17.6

OCFS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - QRTP - AGENCY BOARDING HOMES THE GOAL OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM (QRTP) IS TO PROVIDE EACH YOUTH WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY FOR CLOSE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN A HOME SETTING AND A NEIGHBORHOOD; TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND TO SURVIVE THE ADOLESCENT IDENTITY CRISIS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE MORE INTENSIVE HELP WHEN IT IS NEEDED. EACH OFF-CAMPUS HOME HAS DIRECT CARE STAFF WHO PROVIDE DAILY GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION. STAFF REGULARLY INTERACT WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL, TRANSPORT YOUTH TO FAMILY VISITS, AND TEACH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. YOUTH IN THESE HOMES RECEIVE COUNSELING AND TRAINING TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OR TO RETURN HOME.YOUTH SERVED: 18ADMISSIONS: 6DISCHARGES: 6AVERAGE AGE: 14.6