named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
Provides forensic interviews, family advocacy, and trauma-informed support for children experiencing abuse. Hosts the Dutchess County CAC and utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach with law enforcement and child protective services.
Community Education Trainings
Offers free and fee-based virtual trainings for adults on recognizing and reporting child abuse, digital safety, human trafficking, and disclosure response. Includes a specialized NYS Mandated Reporter Training for professionals.
Personal Safety Program
Delivers age-appropriate personal safety education to school-aged children through puppet shows and videos, teaching safe touch and abuse prevention.
Service Dog Program
Features Peace, a fully trained service dog who provides emotional support to children during forensic interviews, therapy, and court proceedings, reducing trauma and anxiety.
Supportive Parenting Program
Offers weekly parenting classes at a slower pace for parents with special needs, integrating case management to support family stability and child safety.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 3 activities
- Deliver child abuse prevention and safety education programsProvides personal safety education to school-aged children through puppet shows, videos, and classroom programming in local schools to prevent abuse and bullying. These programs are part of broader prevention efforts reaching approximately 15,000 children, adults, and families annually.
- Deliver community education on digital safety, human trafficking, and child abuse responseProvides training on digital safety and online exploitation (including grooming, sextortion, and cyberbullying), human trafficking (definitions, indicators, and resources), and how to respond when a child discloses abuse. These trainings are offered to parents, caregivers, and professional organizations upon request.
- Train professionals and community members to recognize and report child abuseOffers NYS Mandated Reporter Training and other community education programs that cover types of abuse, warning signs, response protocols, and reporting procedures. Trainings are available in-person or via Zoom, last 30–60 minutes, and are provided free of charge to individuals and professional groups.
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 1 activity
- Operate a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) providing support and healing servicesProvides trauma-informed support, forensic interviews, and therapy services to children affected by abuse through a Child Advocacy Center model, including emotional support from a full-time service dog during sessions. This program is part of a multidisciplinary approach to crisis and case management for children and families.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organize fundraising and awareness events to support prevention servicesHosts annual fundraising events such as the One Too Many 5K to raise awareness and funds for child abuse prevention programs, education, and support services in the Hudson Valley. The Development team leads community outreach and relationship-building to support these efforts.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide supportive parenting education and case managementOffers weekly parenting classes focused on nurturing and skill development, including specialized case management for parents with special needs. Programs aim to strengthen family resilience and prevent child abuse through caregiver support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.40M
Contributions & grants$1.40M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$760%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$888K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$146K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$1.60M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCO INGOGLIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $108K |
board members · 15
- ELISSA CASA — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE METZ — DIRECTOR
- GINA BIZZOCO-FRAATZ — VICE CHAIR
- HIMALI PANDYA — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER GARDINER — CHAIR
- RALPH CROPLEY — DIRECTOR
- RENEE FILLETTE — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD D'AMBROSIA — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD TURI — DIRECTOR
- ROB RANERI — DIRECTOR
- SARA JANE CARR — SECRETARY
- STEPHEN CASWELL — TREASURER
- STEVE MICCIO — DIRECTOR
- TYLER BATES — DIRECTOR
- YAGER EBER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Alexandra Putnam Funder — Provided private donations to support the acquisition of the CPCA’s first full-time service dog.
- Benmarl Winery Partner — Host venue for the annual Paws & Pours for Prevention fundraising event.
- Child Protective Services Partner — Collaborates to swiftly access critical resources for children and families.
- Consigli Construction NY, LLC Funder — Contributed to fundraising efforts that enabled the CPCA to bring on its first full-time service dog.
- Dean Family Charitable Foundation Funder — Provided funding that supported the acquisition of the CPCA’s first full-time service dog.
- Development team Partner — Collaborates on community engagement and fundraising initiatives.
- District Attorney Office Partner — Collaborates to swiftly access critical resources for children and families.
- Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Partner — Collaborated with CPCA through the use of their trained service dog Bosch prior to CPCA acquiring its own full-time service dog.
- Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) Partner — Trained the service dogs Rosie and Peace, who have been used in the CPCA's program.
- Great Place to Work Government — Recipient of Great Place to Work Certification
- Local Law Enforcement Partner — Collaborates to swiftly access critical resources for children and families.
- NYS Children’s Alliance Partner — Co-hosts the One Too Many 5K event with CPCA to help end child abuse in the Hudson Valley.
- New York State Government — Partner for mandated reporter certification, including verification of training completion.
- Safe Harbour: NY Partner — Refers participants seeking in-depth human trafficking knowledge to Safe Harbour: NY.
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.
- Canine-Assisted Emotional Support in Forensic and Therapeutic Contextsmethodology: canine-assisted emotional supportBy integrating a trained service dog into forensic interviews, therapy, and court preparation, we reduce child trauma and improve disclosure quality, because consistent, nonverbal emotional support increases feelings of safety during high-stress processes.
- Community-Based Prevention Through Education and Supportmethodology: community-based preventionBy delivering prevention education and support services within the community, we equip adults and community members with the tools to identify and prevent child abuse, because localized, accessible programming strengthens protective factors and interrupts cycles of harm.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration for Rapid Interventionmethodology: multi-disciplinary collaborationBy coordinating with law enforcement, child protective services, and district attorneys, we enable faster access to critical resources for at-risk children and families, because systemic integration reduces response delays and improves case outcomes.
- Trauma-Informed, Adaptive Service Deliverymethodology: trauma-informed trainingBy using trauma-informed curricula and adapting parenting support for vulnerable populations, we increase engagement and effectiveness, because pacing, emotional safety, and individualized case management address barriers faced by at-risk families.