irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6.53MLONG TERM FOSTER CARE (LTFC):THE LTFC PROGRAM SERVES UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING, ABUSE OR PERSECUTION, AND REMAIN IN CARE DUE TO THE INABILITY TO IDENTIFY A FAMILY MEMBER OR VIABLE SPONSOR WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND ACCULTURATION TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES. YOUTH ARE ENROLLED IN THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL AND RECEIVE MEDICAL SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT, WHILE THEY WORK TOWARDS SECURING LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES. YOUTH SERVED: 120ADMISSIONS: 33DISCHARGES: 17AVERAGE AGE: 16.59AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY (DAYS): 198.5
- #2 $4.14MHOME STUDY AND POST RELEASE SERVICES PROGRAM (HS/PRS):THE HOME STUDY AND POST RELEASE SERVICES PROGRAM (HS/PRS) ENSURES THE SAFE AND STABLE PLACEMENT OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN WITH A SPONSOR OR FAMILY MEMBER. THROUGH THE HOME STUDY PROGRAM, TRAINED PROFESSIONALS CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITS AND ASSESSMENTS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL AND SPECIALIZED NEEDS CAN BE MET PRIOR TO THEIR RELEASE.ONCE REUNIFIED, THE POST RELEASE SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE INTO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES CONNECTING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, LEGAL SERVICES, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM PRIORITIZES CHILD SAFETY, FAMILY STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING, ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE FOUNDATION TO THRIVE IN A SECURE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.YOUTH SERVED: 251ACCEPTED CASES: 251CLOSED CASES: 184AVERAGE AGE: 15.67STATES SERVED: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM,NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WY.AVERAGE LENGTH OF PRS (DAYS): 108.3COMPLETED HOME STUDIES: 11
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
EMPOWER - A Safe Harbour Program
OCFS-certified residential program for youth ages 11–21 at risk of or who have survived sex trafficking and exploitation; offers trauma-responsive treatment, recovery, counseling, and case management
Emergency Care Program
Provides emergency shelter and services for children removed from families due to imminent harm; includes room and board, medical and psychiatric evaluation, case management, and placement support
Home Study and Post Release Services (HS/PRS)
Conducts home studies to ensure safe family reunification for unaccompanied children and provides post-release support including access to medical care, education, legal services, and mental health resources
Long Term Foster Care (LTFC)
Provides long-term residential care for unaccompanied children who are victims of trafficking, abuse, or persecution; includes education, medical services, counseling, life skills training, and legal support while working toward legal status and independence
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
- Providing residential and community-based services for at-risk children and youthOffers long-term foster care, emergency residential care, and trauma-responsive treatment programs for children and youth ages 11–21 who are victims of trafficking, abuse, or exploitation. Services include education, medical and psychiatric care, counseling, case management, and support for independent living and legal status acquisition.
- Supporting reunification and post-release services for unaccompanied childrenConducts home studies and provides post-release support to ensure safe reunification of unaccompanied children with sponsors or family members, including connections to medical care, education, legal services, and mental health support across 48 states.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operating AnchorPoint youth crisis residence programRuns AnchorPoint, a residential crisis intervention program for youth, which launched with a grand opening on June 4, 2026, providing immediate shelter and support for youth in acute distress.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.91M
Contributions & grants$1.76M5%
Program service revenue$35.61M94%
Investment income$536K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$35.98M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$27.85M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.92M
Cash$3.76M
Investments$13.75M
Liabilities$5.68M
Net assets$22.24M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +25.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER JOSEPH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | 35 | $253K |
| DANIELLE MITCHELL | ASSC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & COO | 35 | $216K |
| ROSANA CARO ASST EXEC | DIRECTOR, FEDERAL PROGRAM SERVICE | 35 | $186K |
| COURTNEY DOYLE ASST EXEC | DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE | 35 | $162K |
| ERIN CAFARELLI CHIEF DEVEL | PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $157K |
| ALYSSA BOWERS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $151K |
| GAIL MARQUEZ | UC PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 35 | $143K |
| MATTHEW REID | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $126K |
board members · 17
- AMY DITTMAR — SECRETARY
- CATHERINE FORBES — VICE CHAIR - AUDIT
- CHINTAN SHUKLA — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS DOWNEY — DIRECTOR
- GLENN NOAKES — DIRECTOR
- IAN MACDONALD — DIRECTOR
- JAY DEWEY — VICE CHAIR - RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
- JESSICA VINALL — CHAIR
- KEVIN HOCUTT — DIRECTOR
- LORENZO ANGELINO — DIRECTOR
- MARY LOU DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW CRUZ — TREASURER
- MAUREEN CRUSH — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK MEANEY — VICE CHAIR - GOVERNANCE
- ROCHELLE FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- SEAN MANNA — DIRECTOR
- VALERIE MURPHY — FIRST VICE CHAIR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Baroni Partner — Supports the "Hope on the Hudson" event as a Magic Maker sponsor.
- Board & Brush Creative Studio Partner — Partnered to host a fundraising event where 20% of proceeds supported the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie.
- CCBH Network — Proud member of the Community Care Behavioral Health network
- CDPHP Partner — Supports the "Hope on the Hudson" event as a Resilience Builder sponsor.
- COFCCA Network — Member of the Coalition of Family and Children's Agency Services
- Children's Organization of Foster Care and Community Advocacy Network — Member of COFCCA
- Chris Dare Partner — Professional illusionist and mentalist who performs at the annual Hope on the Hudson event.
- Community Council of the Hudson Valley Network — Proud member of the Community Council of the Hudson Valley (CCBH)
- Council on Accreditation Network — Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
- Council on Accreditation Network — Accredited member organization adhering to professional standards
- David Ping Group Partner — Supports the "Hope on the Hudson" event as an Opening Act sponsor.
- Dutchess Community College Partner — Supports the "Hope on the Hudson" event as an Opening Act sponsor.
- Dutchess Community College Foundation Partner — Supports the "Hope on the Hudson" event as an Opening Act sponsor.
- Dutchess County Department of Social Services Government — Refers children to the organization’s emergency care program following removal due to imminent harm.
- Focused Wealth Management Partner — Supports the "Hope on the Hudson" event as a Resilience Builder sponsor.
- Full Deck Design Partner — Web development partner for the organization's website.
- Full Deck Design Partner — Web development partner responsible for website design and development.
- Full Deck Design Partner — Website developer for the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie.
- IBM Partner — Employer of Resource Development Committee member Christine Taylor, who contributes expertise in engineering and data analysis.
- Matthew Vassar Partner — Provided the first contribution to a permanent endowment with a $1,000 donation in 1857.
- NYCON Network — Member of NYCON
- NYCON Network — Member of the New York Community Network
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Certifies and licenses the EMPOWER residential program for youth at risk of or who have experienced sex trafficking and exploitation.
- Orange County Department of Social Services Government — Refers children to the organization’s emergency care program following removal due to imminent harm.
- Putnam County Department of Social Services Government — Refers children to the organization’s emergency care program following removal due to imminent harm.
- Rhinebeck Bank Partner — Employer of new board member Michael Liguori, who brings commercial banking expertise to the Board of Directors.
- Samuel F. B. Morse Partner — Donated $500 in 1859 for plumbing improvements and a well at the Home.
- Schenectady County Department of Social Services Government — Refers children to the organization’s emergency care program following removal due to imminent harm.
- Sullivan County Department of Social Services Government — Refers children to the organization’s emergency care program following removal due to imminent harm.
- Ulster County Department of Social Services Government — Refers children to the organization’s emergency care program following removal due to imminent harm.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuum of Caremethodology: continuum_of_careBy offering a continuum of care that includes both community-based and residential services, the organization meets the varying needs of at-risk children and families because it allows for flexible, phased, and individualized support that adapts to each youth’s level of crisis and recovery.
- Empowerment-Based Approachmethodology: empowerment-basedBy using an empowerment-based methodology, the organization enables children and families to achieve health and well-being because it centers their agency, strengths, and self-determination in the healing and support process.
- Home-Like Care Modelmethodology: home-like_care_modelBy providing a home-like care environment instead of an institutional model, the organization fosters emotional well-being and healing for at-risk children because domestic routines and family-style living create a more stable, nurturing, and trauma-responsive setting.
- Trauma-Responsive Caremethodology: trauma-responsive careBy applying a trauma-responsive approach in residential care, the organization supports recovery and healing for youth who have experienced severe trauma, including sex trafficking and exploitation, because clinical and environmental practices are aligned with the psychological and emotional needs of traumatized youth.