Children's Home of Poughkeepsie Revenue and Competitors

On June 21, 1847, a group of Poughkeepsie women called the Female Guardian Society met to form the Poughkeepsie Orphan House and Home of the Friendless to care for the poor, abandoned and neglected in their communities, most especially the children. Their belief was that all children deserve a nurturing and caring environment. More than 170 years later, their work continues. Today, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie provides a full range of Community Based Services, Residential Services, and a Facility Service Dog Program, giving hope and healing to at-risk children throughout New York State. The Home is licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and the Department of Health. The Home is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment that improves lives and empowers at-risk children and families in the Hudson Valley and surrounding communities.