The Poughkeepsie Run Team is composed of The City of Poughkeepsie Youth Softball/ Baseball League, As One Flight, LLC, and the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Division. We acknowledge the critical importance of prioritizing mental health and wellness in our society. We are dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages, including youth and future generations, to […]
2024 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM For Parents and Youth Ages 10-14 Tools, Skills, and Strategies to Build Stronger Families in Seven Weeks PROVEN TO: DELAY the onset of adolescent substance use LOWER levels of aggression in youth INCREASE the resistance to peer pressure in youth REDUCE youth conduct problems in […]
March 10, 2024 The Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet has joined the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network and is now part of a national movement to help every child succeed in school and in life, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. Poughkeepsie is now one of over 70 communities across the country that StriveTogether partners […]
On March 12 and 14, dozens of local non-profit and municipal organizations were able to absorb a full slate of information in order to best prepare for a successful grant application process. Grants for the following funding streams are now open! Youth Development Programs (YDP): Grants will be awarded to programs for youth up to age […]
UPCOMING GRANT WORKSHOPS The Division of Youth Services has scheduled two Grant Workshops for nonprofit agencies and municipalities interested in more information for the next round of grants. The workshops are being held at the Dutchess County Emergency Response Center, 392 Creek Road, Poughkeepsie 9 to 11 a.m.: • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 • Thursday, March […]
Community Matters 2 highlights the YOU Without Walls: “Swim With A Friend” Program. Access the video here. “Swim With A Friend (SWAF) is a youth swimming program dedicated to empowering inner-city kids with essential water safety skills. Developed by Community Matters 2, Inc. and generously supported by Dutchess County, SWAF offers a comprehensive approach to […]
Watch Out For Me Campaign Watch Out For Me is a traffic safety campaign to educate the public and promote safe driving, walking, and bicycling. It includes videos, outreach materials (brochure, online quiz, posters), educational programs, and traffic safety messages on Dutchess County buses and bus stop shelters. These videos, written by and starring City of Poughkeepsie […]
Governor Hochul announced that her Youth Mental Health Advisory Board will begin accepting applications from interested children and teenagers. The application portal for the advisory board is now open. Middle and high school students interested in mental health issues or with lived experience are encouraged to apply for the advisory board. This initiative emerged following last […]
County Seeks Proposals for 2025 Youth Team Sports Program Funding Grant workshops set for Sept. 10th; local youth organizations encouraged to attend Published: 8/23/2024 Poughkeepsie, NY … Participating in sports teaches children valuable life skills, such as teamwork, discipline and perseverance, while also promoting physical health, building confidence and fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship. […]
Dutchess County Youth & Police Initiative: New Dover Session Announced for 2024! The Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) is a way for youth, police departments and community organizations to build positive change and trust. The YPI curriculum produces strong, sustainable relationships that positively impact youth and police while reducing risk factors for delinquency and […]
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