Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, NY. Inc.

Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, NY. Inc.

Family Opportunity Center
6423 State Rte 55
Wingdale, NY 12594
Phone: 845-464-0533
Website:  https://www.childrenshome.us/programs-services/community-based-services/family-opportunity-center/

County Served: Dutchess

Hours:
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 11:30am-8:00pm
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: closed

Services to Include:

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 our Center Calendar for a list of special events and upcoming activities.

Activity Stations

• Tiny Toes – This area is designed for the little ones (2 and under) - soft mats for exploring and toys to enhance fine and gross motor skills.
• Imagination Station – Fully outfitted with a kitchen, dress up clothes, costumes, a puppet theater, and more – this play space is designed to foster imaginative play.
• Sensory Space – Move and feel through this space with hands-on activities that are sure to appeal to young and not-so-young alike.
• Check Mate – A large table is the center stage of this space, with board games galore!
• Slam Dunk – The arcade section with a full-size ping pong table and basketball hoop game.
• Literacy Enrichment – A classroom space with a small library and computers. Curl up with a good book, read aloud, or use the computer for homework. This space is designed as a quieter study area and will offer homework assistance, vocational support, and literacy enrichment.
• Arts & Crafts – Check out the craft area, pick a project, and let the creativity flow!
• Family Dining – For eating together with the family on site.   Speak to staff about reserving the dining room to enjoy a family meal!
• Support Services – Staff are ready to connect visitors to additional support services that may be needed. Services include comprehensive care coordination, individual, family, and group therapy, support groups, parent support, prevocational skill building, and advocacy support.