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Scholarships Available for Summer Camp at County’s Camp Nooteeming Full and Partial Camp Session Scholarships Are Available for Families Poughkeepsie, NY … Dutchess County’s Camp Nooteeming in Pleasant Valley will again welcome young people from across the county for outdoor camp experiences this summer, with scholarships available for families.  The County partners with the Pathfinder Foundation for […]

The Dutchess County Division of Youth Services and the Putnam County Youth Bureau have collaborated on the “Parents as Driving Partners” initiative, aimed to foster safer driving habits and creating safe drivers by encouraging active involvement and shared responsibility between teens and their parents during the early stages of driving. Through the new program, teenagers [...]

County Legislature Receives Update on YOU Project *This release has been edited. Poughkeepsie, NY … The upcoming countywide youth center, the Youth Opportunity Union (YOU), continues to move forward with plans having undergone months of design, value-engineering and re-design by world-renowned, Poughkeepsie-based MASS Design Group and its associates.  The Dutchess County Legislature was updated on this […]

Clearwater’s Youth Empowerment Programs are no-cost, three-day adventures on the mighty Hudson River, offering a one of a kind experience of scenic beauty, bonding, and personal achievement. Our unique multi-day programs connect youth to the Hudson River as they sail onboard the historic sloop Clearwater and camp along the river’s shores. Young Women at the […]

The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ Division of Youth Services has awarded $307,881 to local municipalities and nonprofit community-based organizations to fund 21 programs that enhance the lives and safety of young people throughout the County through the Youth Development Program (YDP) and Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA). YDP funding targets […]

The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ (DCFS) Division of Youth Services is requesting proposals for youth development services from municipalities and nonprofit, community-based organizations for program year October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.  Program funding will be awarded in the following categories: Youth Development Programs (YDP) Runaway and Homeless Youth Act […]

County Seeks Proposals for 2023 Youth Program Funding Grant workshops set for September 13th and 14th  The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ Division of Youth Services is requesting proposals for youth development services from municipalities and non-profit, community-based organizations for calendar year January 1st to December 31st, 2023.  Program funding will be [...]