Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, NY. Inc.

Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, NY. Inc.

Family Opportunity Center

Main Campus Address:
6423 State Route 55
Wingdale, NY 12594

Phone: (845) 473-8289
Fax: (845) 471-1048
Website:  https://www.childrenshome.us/programs-services/family-opportunity-center/

Serves: Dutchess

Hours:
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: closed

The Family Opportunity Center was created to bring children and families together in a safe, supportive, and fun space. An array of activities is available to engage children and their families: from games to arts and crafts, to tutoring, vocational support, and literacy. The best part – the Center is FREE and open to the public.

Please check out the Center Calendar for a list of special events and upcoming activities

Activity Stations

• Tiny Toes – This area is designed for 2 and under - soft mats for exploring & toys to enhance fine & gross motor skills.
• Imagination Station – Fully outfitted with a kitchen, dress up clothes, costumes, a puppet theater, and more
• Sensory Space – hands-on activities
• Check Mate – board games space w/ area to play
• Slam Dunk –arcade section w/ full-size ping pong table and basketball hoop game.
• Literacy Enrichment – A classroom space with a small library/computers - designed as a quieter study area & will offer homework assistance, vocational support, and literacy enrichment.
• Arts & Crafts
• Family Dining – For eating together with the family on site - Speak to staff about reserving the dining room

• Support Services: Staff available to connect visitors to additional support services
• Comprehensive care coordination
• Individual, family, and group therapy
• Support groups
  • Parent support
  • Parent advocacy committee
  • Incredible Years program
  • Prevocational skill building
  • Advocacy support
• Offers general support and occasional education sessions with speakers.