What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.58MDAY HAB - WORK ACTIVITIES TRAINING AT CARDINAL HAYES PROVIDES HABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH WORK ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL EXPOSURE IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE CAN ACQUIRE WORK SKILLS AND APPROPRIATE SOCIAL BEHAVIORS IN THE WORKPLACE. THE GOAL IS TO PLACE INDIVIDUALS IN A "PRODUCTIVE MODE" ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL AND STRENGTHS. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE WATCH PROGRAM, A YOUNG ADULT WHO IS DISABLED LEARNS TO FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY AND PRODUCTIVELY AND DEVELOP A MORE POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A WORK-STUDY COMPONENT FOR SEVERELY DISABLED STUDENTS WHO WILL BE AGING-OUT OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. APPROXIMATELY 35 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN 2024.
- #2 $2.31MALL OTHER SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - CARDINAL HAYES HOME IS SENSITIVE TO THE SPECIAL CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS FACING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN THE TRADITION OF THE FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY, SERVING THOSE MOST IN NEED, WE SHARE IN A MINISTRY OF SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WITH PROFOUND BELIEF IN THE SACREDNESS AND VALUE OF EACH LIFE, OUR SPIRIT OF CARING REFLECTS COMPASSION AND REVERENCE.
What they call their work
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
- Day Habilitation programOffers a Day Habilitation program that provides therapeutic activities, life skills training, community engagement, and volunteer opportunities for individuals with severe developmental disabilities.
- Work activities and habilitation training (WATCH program)Provides work activities training and habilitation services annually to approximately 35 disabled young adults through the WATCH program, promoting independence, vocational skills, and positive social behaviors.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) programOperates the Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) program, providing supervised apartment living for 9 individuals with complex medical and developmental needs across three apartments, ensuring ongoing support and clinical oversight.
- Residential care for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides residential care for 119 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple sites, including a 60-bed intermediate care facility on the Millbrook campus and five community-based intermediate care facilities in Dutchess County, each serving 10 individuals. All residences offer 24-hour staffing and supervision.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Comprehensive clinical and support servicesDelivers integrated clinical and support services across residential and educational programs, including social work, medical care, dietary planning, behavioral programming, and physical, speech, and occupational therapies.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Special education services through Hayes Day SchoolOperates Hayes Day School, a state-chartered special education school that provides a twelve-month program for up to 60 multi-disabled students, including residents of the Home and children referred by public school districts. The school employs certified teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, and nursing staff to support student development.
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Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
- Transportation access and complianceEnsures access to transportation services without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in compliance with Title VI regulations.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARY SONTHEIMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $244K |
| TRISH SCOTT | CFO | 35 | $217K |
| DANIEL DAVIS | ASST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $188K |
| JAMIE SMITH | RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR | 35 | $154K |
| SUSAN MILLER | RN | 40 | $154K |
| SINDY MCKINNIES | RN | 35 | $149K |
- CATHERINE R SHANKS — TREASURER
- DR BENJAMIN S HAYDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- DR EDWARD J OKEEFE — BOARD MEMBER
- DR FREDERICK C WILHELM — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH M WOLF — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE PRISCO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN J CINA JR — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN J KEGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LEONARD N LOMANGINO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGUERITE A ROTUNNO — SECRETARY
- MARY MARSHALL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL LIGUORI — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT KENT WILSON — BOARD MEMBER
- RODERICK W CIFERRI III — BOARD MEMBER
- RONALD S LEHRER — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARON L WILHELM — BOARD MEMBER
- SR LOIS ANN PEREIRA — VICE PRESIDENT
- SR MARY GRIFFIN — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Archdiocese of New York Government — Received the donated property from Oakleigh L. Thorne for charitable use in memory of Cardinal Hayes.
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Partner — Agency is affiliated with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York.
- Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York Government — Cardinal Hayes Home for Children is affiliated with Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York.
- Federal Transit Administration Government — Complies with FTA regulations under Title VI to ensure nondiscriminatory access to transportation services.
- Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Partner — Cardinal Hayes Home for Children is sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.
- Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Partner — Founding and long-term sponsor of Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, providing institutional support and personnel.
- Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Partner — Sponsored the organization and operated the care center under their sponsorship since 1941.
- Hayes Day School Network — Not-for-profit day school affiliated with Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, serving multi-disabled students including residents and community-referred children.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Accredited by the NYS Department of Health.
- New York State Department of Social Services Government — Accredited by the NYS Department of Social Services.
- New York State Education Department Government — Accredited by the NYS Education Department.
- New York State Education Department Government — Certifies the school and establishes tuition rates for students attending Cardinal Hayes School.
- New York State Education Department Government — Charters Hayes Day School (Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children).
- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Accredited by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Certifies CHHC as a public provider of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Licensing and regulatory authority overseeing Intermediate Care Facilities; conducts annual surveys to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
- Sisters in residence at Hayes Partner — Religious sisters involved in the organization's mission, offering spiritual support including prayer for donors' intentions.
- Stephanie Luciano Partner — Point of contact for referrals and placement inquiries at Cardinal Hayes Home.
- local school districts Government — Provide tuition payments for students attending Hayes Day School.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Integrated Residential Modelmethodology: community-integrated_residential_careBy providing 24-hour residential care in small-scale, accessible community settings, the organization supports integration and individualized attention because such environments better enable personal development and social inclusion for individuals with severe developmental disabilities.
- Faith-Based Dignity-Centered Caremethodology: faith-based_dignity-centered_careBy integrating spiritual values and a belief in the sacredness of every individual, the organization fosters an environment of compassion and respect that supports personal development and family stability, particularly for young people with developmental disabilities, because this affirming context enhances emotional well-being and growth potential.
- Individualized, Family-Engaged Habilitationmethodology: individualized_family-centered_habilitationBy tailoring care plans to individual strengths and involving families as active partners, the organization promotes independence, productivity, and lifelong development because personalized planning and family collaboration enhance continuity, dignity, and responsiveness to each person’s potential.