What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.32MTHERAPEUTIC EDUCATION, DAY SERVICES AND FAMILY SERVICES (REFLECTED IN THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN) - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SMALL STRUCTURED CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT IN A DEPARTMENTALIZED/REGENTS ACCREDITED JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WITH RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY AND ART THERAPY.
- #2 $1.73MMEDICAL - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ON-SITE MEDICAL CLINIC STAFFED 24 HOURS/DAY 7 DAYS/WEEK BY REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES. A MEDICAL DOCTOR, DENTIST, DENTAL HYGIENIST, EYE DOCTOR AND GYNECOLOGIST ARE AVAILABLE FOR ON-CAMPUS CARE. MEDICAL ALSO INCLUDES SPECIALITY SERVICES, COORDINATED WITH OFF CAMPUS MEDICAL PROVIDERS. CHILDREN AND FAMILY TREATMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (CFTSS) AND HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) ARE GENERATED BY VARIOUS THERAPISTS AND UNIT STAFF IN ADDITION TO THE MEDICAL CLINIC STAFF. FROM JULY 2021 FORWARD 29-I SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE THERAPISTS WORKING WITH OUTPATIENT CLIENTS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Deliver trauma-informed clinical servicesProvides trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical services including individual, group, and family therapy; psychological evaluations; sexual abuse prevention; treatment for youth with problematic sexual behaviors; and mental health support for children, families, and adults dealing with abuse-related issues across multiple counties in New York.
- Offer non-residential treatment for youth with problematic sexual behaviorsProvides specialized non-residential clinical treatment and family support services for youthful sex offenders and their families, including family-focused therapy and prevention programs, one of the few such providers in New York State.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver special education for students aged 12–21Operates a year-round, Regents Accredited Certified Special Education school for students aged 12–21 in grades 7–12, offering individualized and small group instruction with a low staff-to-student ratio, comprehensive academic and vocational training, health education, physical activity, and federal nutrition support.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate Universal Pre-Kindergarten programProvides early childhood education for children ages 3 and 4 through a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program in partnership with the Albany City School District, focused on academic readiness and social-emotional growth.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operate youth shelter and street outreach programOperates a youth shelter and street outreach initiative for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth under 21, providing 24/7 access to safe housing through licensed shelters, mobile outreach with bilingual staff and materials, gateway services (food, clothing, transportation, nursing support), standardized assessments, and fast-track referrals to 134 partner agencies to promote stability and independence.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Provide 24-hour residential treatment for young womenOperates a 24-hour trauma-sensitive residential treatment program for young women aged 12–21, providing clinical therapy, case management, medical care, life skills training, crisis intervention, behavioral safety planning, and therapeutic recreation in a safe and supportive environment.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Provide integrated care managementDelivers Integrated Care Management services to eligible children and young adults through the NYS Children’s Health Home program across 13 counties in New York, coordinating access to medical, behavioral, and social services.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RICHARD HUCKETHRU 112025 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $201K |
| DAWN PASQUARELL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $141K |
| MICHELLE PARADY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $124K |
- BRIAN FLOWERS — BOARD MEMBER
- DANA ABBOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- DENISE HINDS — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANCESCA MORRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- HENRI WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- JACLYN A BRILING — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN COCOCCIA — BOARD TREASURER
- JONATHAN DEFOREST — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN RIVERA — BOARD MEMBER
- KIM KAISER — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZA TOUGHER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARILYN KACICIA — SECRETARY
- RICHARD ALTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT MCLAUGHLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- SAMANTHA SUTFIN-GRAY — BOARD MEMBER
- TINA KEHOE CHEEKS — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- VINCENT COLONNO — BOARD CHAIR
Who they work with
- 134 agency history Partner — Maintains service coordination linkages with 134 agencies to fast-track youth access to care.
- Albany City School District Partner — Partner in operating the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program.
- Lead Health Homes Partner — Partnership with two Lead Health Homes to deliver Children’s Health Home Care Management services across multiple counties in New York.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Partner agency through CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment and Support Services) program implementation.
- New York State Education Department Government — Aligns health education and physical education programs with New York State Education standards.
- Sisters of the Good Shepherd Partner — Founded St. Anne Institute in 1887 in Albany, New York
- St. Anne Institute Partner — Organization operating the Qualified Residential Treatment Program and Community-Based Clinical & Care Management Services
- USDA Government — Follows USDA nutrition standards and participates in federal school meal programs.
How they approach the work
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- Harm Reduction with Emergency Responsemethodology: harm_reductionBy implementing harm reduction safety plans supported by 24/7 on-site and on-call teams, the organization reduces risk for vulnerable youth, because meeting individuals where they are physically and emotionally increases survival and opens pathways to long-term stability.
- Integrated Developmental & Therapeutic Educationmethodology: integrated_developmental_approachBy combining academic instruction with therapeutic, creative, and physical activities in a small, structured school environment, the organization supports holistic development, because integrating education with clinical and developmental supports addresses the full spectrum of student needs.
- Person-Centered, Strength-Based Approachmethodology: person_centered_careBy tailoring services to individual and family strengths and goals within a supportive partnership model, the organization promotes resilience and recovery, because autonomy and relational trust increase ownership and sustainability of progress.
- Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy integrating trauma-informed principles with evidence-based clinical practices across treatment settings, the organization improves client engagement and mental health outcomes, because aligning scientific validation with trauma awareness enhances therapeutic effectiveness.
- Trauma-Sensitive Therapeutic Milieumethodology: trauma_sensitive_milieuBy providing a safe, structured, and supervised 24-hour residential environment, the organization supports healing and developmental stability for traumatized youth, because consistent environmental safety is foundational to recovery from trauma.