JULY 1970 FAMILY’S HOTLINE BEGINS
LATE 1970 LEGAL REFERRAL SYSTEM IS ESTABLISHED
FEBRUARY, 1971 FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK BECOMES INCORPORATED
SPRING, 1971 TWO COORDINATORS ARE HIRED AT A SALARY OF $50 PER WEEK
SPRING, 1972 MOVES INTO LONGYEAR BUILDING – MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE AT MINIMUM FEE WITH DR. STEVE YOUNG; ESTABLISH FREE STORE
SPRING, 1972 FAMILY BECOMES A CONTRACT AGENCY WITH NYS NARCOTICS COMMISSION – INITIAL CONTRACT $7,800
SPRING, 1973 KINGSTON TIE-LINES ARE INSTALLED IN WOODSTOCK OFFICE
FALL, 1973 ESTABLISHES FIRST EMERGENCY HOUSING FACILITY. FAMILY PAYS 1/2 THE RENT FOR AN APARTMENT ON SLED HILL
NOVEMBER, 1974 FAMILY MOVES ITS EMERGENCY HOUSING TO 47 ROCK CITY ROAD. THE BUILDING BECOMES KNOWN AS THE ROAD HOUSE. THE DOWNSTAIRS IS USED FOR SEEDLING, THE CHILD CARE PLAY GROUP AND THE PORCH BECOMES THE NEW FREE STORE (CLOTHING EXCHANGE)
FALL, 1974 FAMILY APPLIES FOR UNITED WAY STATUS AND IS ACCEPTED FOR 1975 WITH AN INITIAL AWARD OF $9,800
SPRING, 1975 SEEDLING PARENT COOPERATIVE FORMALLY BECOMES A PART OF FAMILY
JULY, 1975 FAMILY BECOMES A CONTRACT AGENCY OF UCMHS. FAMILY’S PHONE SYSTEM IS DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL COUNTY HOTLINE AND BECOMES COUNTY-WIDE, TOLL-FREE WITH THE INSTALLATION OF TIE-LINES TO WOODSTOCK FROM KERHONKSON AND NEW PALTZ. FAMILY COMMITS TO ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS IN ELLENVILLE AND NEW PALTZ
FALL, 1976 FAMILY HOUSE OPENS
FALL, 1976 WALK-IN CENTERS IN NEW PALTZ AND ELLENVILLE ARE ESTABLISHED
FALL, 1977 SEEDLING MOVES TO CHRIST LUTHERAN PARISH HOUSE
FALL, 1978 FAMILY HOUSE MOVES FROM OLIVE TO WOODSTOCK
JUNE, 1980 FAMILY HIRES THE FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MILES GORDON
FALL, 1980 FAMILY CLOSES THE ROAD HOUSE AND OPENS THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
SEPTEMBER, 1980 LATCHKEY ESTABLISHES SITES IN ROSENDALE, KERHONKSON, ELLENVILLE AND WOODSTOCK
APRIL, 1981 FAMILY HIRES THE SECOND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MICHAEL BERG
JULY, 1981 FAMILY PURCHASES AND MOVES TO 14 CHURCH STREET IN ELLENVILLE
SEPTEMBER, 1981 ESTABLISHES CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
FALL, 1981 FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK BEGINS TO ANSWER STATEWIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS
JANUARY, 1982 SEEDLING MOVES INTO DUTCH ARMS CHAPEL IN SAUGERTIES
SEPTEMBER, 1983 ACTING OUT REPERTORY TROUPE BEGINS
JANUARY, 1984 FAMILY BEGINS TO DO FAMILY DAY CARE PROJECT FOR ULSTER COUNTY DSS
SPRING, 1984 EVOLVE BATTERERS= PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED
SPRING, 1984 FAMILY MOVES ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES TO 39 JOHN STREET, KGN
APRIL, 1984 FAMILY ENTERS INTO CONTRACT WITH WORK FAMILY DIRECTIONS TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER
SUMMER, 1985 ULSTER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ESTABLISHES BACK UP ON-CALL SYSTEM THROUGH FAMILY’S HOTLINE
CHRISTMAS EVE, 1985 FAMILY ESTABLISHES THE DARMSTADT RESIDENCE (INITIALLY CALLED THE KINGSTON SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS)
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE KINGSTON AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES AND UNITED METHODISTS
CHURCHES
SPRING, 1986 FAMILY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER BEGINS TO PROVIDE NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
SPRING, 1986 AIDS SERVICES THROUGH THE HOTLINE / WALK-IN CENTER BEGIN
FALL, 1986 FAMILY HOUSE FORMALLY BEGAN AN AFTERCARE PROGRAM AND SAFE HOME NETWORK
APRIL, 1987 FAMILY RECEIVES CONTRACTS FROM ULSTER COUNTY BOCES TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS IN SCHOOLS AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ACT
JUNE, 1987 HIV / AIDS SUPPORT GROUP BEGINS
JULY, 1987 FAMILY ESTABLISHES NUTRITION OUTREACH PROGRAM
SUMMER, 1987 FAMILY ESTABLISHES NON-RESIDENTIAL ADOLESCENT SERVICES
NOVEMBER, 1988 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES CREATES POSITION OF COURT ADVOCATE AT FAMILY COURT
FALL, 1988 ESTABLISHES HUMAN SOLUTIONS
JANUARY, 1989 ESTABLISHES ELDER CARE CONSULTATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
APRIL, 1989 FAMILY CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER ESTABLISHES PUBLIC RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICE
SPRING, 1989 ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) IS ESTABLISHED
MAY, 1989 FAMILY HOUSE COMPLETES RENOVATION AND RELOCATES TO 59 CREEK LOCKS ROAD IN ROSENDALE
JULY, 1989 CAMP TERRA IS ESTABLISHED
JULY, 1989 INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM THROUGH THE ULSTER CO. DSS IS ESTABLISHED
SEPTEMBER, 1989 OPENS AN OFFICE FOR CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES IN GREENE AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES
OCTOBER, 1989 THE CHILD CARE COUNCIL BECOMES A SPONSOR OF THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER, 1990 HUMAN SOLUTIONS BEGINS OFFERING DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS
FEBRUARY, 1991 MIDWAY I, A SUPERVISED LIVING PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS ADOLESCENTS AGES 16-21, OPENS IN KINGSTON
MAY, 1991 AIDS CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP BEGINS
FALL, 1991 CREATES A COORDINATOR POSITION FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH WITH THE KINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT UTILIZING MCKINNEY FUNDING
NOVEMBER, 1991 REACHOUT – AIDS STREET OUTREACH SERVICES BEGIN
FEBRUARY, 1992 AIDS BEREAVEMENT GROUP BEGINS
FEBRUARY, 1992 THE ULSTER COUNTY JAIL PROJECT BEGINS
JUNE, 1992 BEGINS TO PROVIDE FAMILY DAY CARE REGISTRATION SERVICES IN ULSTER CO.
SEPTEMBER, 1992 BEGINS CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM IN ULSTER COUNTY
OCTOBER, 1993 FAMILY DAY CARE REGISTRATION IN GREENE AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES BEGINS
AUGUST, 1994 FAMILY PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION AT WOODSTOCK ’94 FESTIVAL IN SAUGERTIES, NY, AND TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES DURING THE FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER, 1994 FAMILY RECEIVES DONATION OF AN EIGHT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 55-57 GREEN STREET AND PEARL FROM RON AND CLAIRE RADICE AND BEGINS THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
NOVEMBER, 1994 GROUND IS BROKEN AND “THE ROOF IS RAISED” FOR OUR 24-HOUR HOTLINE AND WALK-IN CENTER AT 16 ROCK CITY ROAD IN WOODSTOCK
JULY, 1995 FUNDING IS RECEIVED FROM THE HUDSON VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH HEALTH FOR LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR ADOLESCENTS
NOVEMBER, 1995 YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM BEGINS
OCTOBER, 1996 SUPERVISED VISITATION PROJECT BEGINS
OCTOBER, 1996 VOICES, A PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DEVELOPED AND SPONSORED JOINTLY BY UCMHD AND FAMILY, BEGINS
APRIL, 1997 MIDWAY II IN ELLENVILLE, A SUPERVISED LIVING PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS ADOLESCENTS 16 – 21, IS OPENED
SEPTEMBER, 1997 FAMILY REOPENS UPTOWN KEENEY THEATER AND HOLDS “ALL THAT GLITTERS” FUNDRAISER
OCTOBER, 1997 DARMSTADT SHELTER BEGINS TO PROVIDE SHELTER & SUPERVISION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION FOR WOMEN RELEASED FROM ULSTER COUNTY JAIL TO ACCESS TREATMENT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE COMMUNITY CORRECTION PROGRAM
OCTOBER, 1997 ADOLESCENT STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM BEGINS
SUMMER, 1998 KINGSTON CARES ESTABLISHED UTILIZING OASAS FUNDING
SEPTEMBER, 1998 FAMILY HOLDS “A NIGHT AT THE COPA” AT THE KEENEY THEATER IN UPTOWN KINGSTON
FALL, 1998 221 CANAL ST ELLENVILLE BUILDING IS DONATED BY BESI CORP, CURRENTLY BEING COMPLETED TO BE THE NEW HOME OF FAMILY OF ELLENVILLE, THE SITE OF EXTENSIVE FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK, INC SERVICES, AND AN ADULT DAYCARE PROGRAM RUN BY ULSTER HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
AUGUST 1999 FAMILY PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION AT WOODSTOCK ‘99 MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ROME, NY
NOVEMBER, 1999 MIDWAY I AT 187-189 O’NEIL STREET IS PURCHASED
DECEMBER, 1999 51 NORTH CHESTNUT STREET IS PURCHASED AND RENOVATED IN EARLY 2000 TO BECOME THE NEW HOME OF FAMILY OF NEW PALTZ
APRIL, 2000 38-50 THOMAS STREET, KINGSTON, THE PROPOSED NEW HOME OF THE DARMSTADT SHELTER IS PURCHASED
MAY, 2000 ADOLESCENT HOMELESS MICA PROGRAM BEGINS
OCTOBER, 2000 COLUMBIA COUNTY SUBSIDY PROGRAM BEGINS
FEBRUARY, 2001 DARMSTADT SHELTER CLOSES AT 45 HUNTER STREET, KINGSTON, AND STAFF OCCUPY TWO ROOMS AT THE KINGS INN TO CONTINUE TO SERVE HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS
SPRING, 2001 FAMILY TIES, FAMILY’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER WAS ESTABLISHED
APRIL, 2001 ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BEGINS
JULY, 2001 DARMSTADT SHELTER RECEIVES APPROVAL TO OPEN 31 BED FACILITY AT THOMAS STREET, KINGSTON
JULY, 2001 ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BEGINS IMPLEMENTATION OF HOMELESS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FALL, 2001 FAMILY ASSISTS IN THE CREATION OF THE TEENS AND PARENTS PROGRAM (TAP) IN WOODSTOCK
OCTOBER, 2001 FAMILY PROVIDES SUPERVISION FOR YOUTH ORDERED TO DO COMMUNITY SERVICE BY THE YOUTH COURT, CREATED BY ULSTER COUNTY PROBATION AND THE KINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
OCTOBER, 2001 KINGSTON CARES RECEIVES A GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE PREVENTION TO IMPLEMENT “CREATING LASTING FAMILY CONNECTIONS” AND EXPANDS ITS COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
JANUARY, 2002 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES INITIATES A YOUTH ANGER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, KNOWN AS BATTLE THE RAGE IN KINGSTON
APRIL, 2002 FAMILY COMPLETES INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE FORMER CARRIAGE HOUSE FLORIST BUILDING ON THOMAS STREET IN KINGSTON AND REOPENS THE DARMSTADT SHELTER WITH 16 BEDS
SPRING, 2002 THE GARAGE BEHIND FAMILY OF NEW PALTZ WAS RENOVATED TO CREATE A SPACE FOR RECOVERY GROUPS AND DEDICATED TO AJ BABB. THE FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATION WHERE SOLICITED AND COORDINATED BY JOHN & LINDA BABB
JULY, 2002 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM EXPANDS NON-RESIDENTIAL GROUPS TO ELLENVILLE AND NEW PALTZ
SUMMER, 2002 FAMILY OUTREACHES TO THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY AND BEGINS TRANSLATION SERVICES
JANUARY, 2003 FAMILY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES DEVELOPS A CURRICULUM TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION TRAINING TO THOSE SENT BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
SPRING, 2003 FAMILY ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAUGERTIES IS ABOUT GROWING EXPERIENCES (SAGE) COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
JULY, 2003 FAMILY BEGINS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM UTILIZING OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (OET) FUNDING
SEPTEMBER, 2003 FAMILY PROVIDED SECURITY AND INFORMATION SERVICES AT THE FIRST WOODSTOCK TATTOO FESTIVAL
FALL, 2003 FAMILY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMUNITY ASSET BUILDERS (CAB), CONDUCTS TWO FORUMS AT ONTEORA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EXPAND THE TAP INITIATIVE TO BE A SCHOOL DISTRICT-WIDE COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
OCTOBER, 2003 FAMILY BEGINS TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO THE ULSTER REGIONAL DRUG COURT
JANUARY, 2004 FAMILY, UCMHD, AND THE UCDSS CREATE NEXIS, A COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF TRAUMA VICTIMS
JANUARY, 2004 FAMILY PROVIDES A PART-TIME SPANISH-SPEAKING CASE MANAGER TO WORK AT THE UCMHD CLINIC IN ELLENVILLE
JANUARY, 2004 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES EXPANDS ITS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO YOUTH NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OET FUNDING, UTILIZING OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) FUNDING
APRIL, 2004 FAMILY, UCMHD, AND THE UCDSS CREATE NEXIS, A COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF TRAUMA VICTIMS
APRIL, 2004 FAMILY TAKES OVER MANAGEMENT OF THE KING’S INN ON BROADWAY, KINGSTON, WHICH BECOMES KNOWN AS THE FAMILY INN
MAY, 2004 FAMILY PROVIDES SHUTTLE SERVICES FOR GUESTS AT THE SAUGERTIES HORSE SHOWS IN THE SUN (HITS) FACILITY
JUNE 24, 2004 FAMILY COMPLETES THE RENOVATION AND MOVES ITS WALK-IN CENTER TO 221 CANAL STREET IN
ELLENVILLE. AS PART OF THIS TRANSITION THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO OFFER EXPANDED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ADOLESCENT AND CHILD CARE SERVICES TO THE ELLENVILLE COMMUNITY
JANUARY, 2005 FAMILY EXPANDS ITS HISPANIC CASE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE TO THE KINGSTON AND HIGHLAND MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS
SPRING, 2005 FAMILY BEGINS IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION GROUPS, ‘BATTLE THE RAGE’ IN THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN ELLENVILLE
JUNE, 2005 FAMILY’S ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RECEIVES A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES
JULY, 2005 FAMILY BEGINS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEEN HOTLINE INITIALLY KNOWN AS FAMILY TEENLINE, NOW REFERRED TO AS ‘JUST CONNECT’
AUGUST, 2005 FAMILY COMPLETES RENOVATION OF THE FORMER RUG DEN BUILDING AND MOVES THE DARMSTADT SHELTER INTO THIS 19-BED FACILITY. THE FAMILY INN, FORMERLY HOUSED AT THE KING’S INN MOTEL ON BROADWAY, KINGSTON, MOVES INTO THE RENOVATED CARRIAGE HOUSE FLORIST BUILDING
SEPTEMBER, 2005 FAMILY JOINS WITH “ONE BUS, ONE TOWN” TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA, AS WELL AS THE FLOODS THAT RAVAGED ULSTER COUNTY
WINTER, 2006 FAMILY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND EVOLVE STAFF PARTICIPATE IN THE KINGSTON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT
SPRING, 2006 AS PART OF A COLLABORATION OF AGENCIES, KINGSTON CARES SPONSORED THE FIRST MIDTOWN MAKE A DIFFERNECE DAY CLOSING OFF FORSYTH ST AND SPONSORING MANY CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTERED EVENTS.
JUNE, 2006 MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY, A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF MIDTOWN WAS ESTABLISHED WITH KINGSTON CARES IN COLLABORATION WITH MANY OTHER AGENCIES.
JULY, 2006 FAMILY’S ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RECEIVES A SECOND GRANT FROM HUD TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HOMELESS SINGLE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT DISABILITY
FALL, 2006 FAMILY BEGINS SPONSORING OLWEUS BULLYING PREVENTION CURRICULUM IN KINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ONTEORA AND SAUGERTIES
FALL, 2006 FAMILY ASSISTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR A SAFER NEW PALTZ
WINTER, 2007 FAMILY IMPLEMENTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH UCDSS CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MAY, 2007 FIRST TOUR DE FAMILY BICYCLE EVENT HELD IN SAUGERTIES
SUMMER, 2007 FAMILY COMPLETES RENOVATION OF 27-BED FAMILY INN
SUMMER, 2007 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES IMPLEMENTS SAFE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN MIDTOWN KINGSTON AND ELLENVILLE
FALL, 2007 KINGSTON CARES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAYOR SOTTILE, ESTABLISHES THE MAYORAL AWARDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZING YOUTH FOR THEIR ACTIONS WHICH DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE CHARACTER
APRIL, 2008 EVOLVE BATTERERS’ PROGRAM STARTS A BI-LINGUAL GROUP, THE PROGRAM’S SIXTH ONGOING LONG-TERM GROUP
SUMMER, 2008 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES IMPLEMENTS JUVENILE ARREST DIVERSION PROGRAM IN THE KINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
FALL, 2008 FAMILY BECOMES A CONTRACT AGENCY OF VESID TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS
FALL, 2008 THE UC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TRAINED 15 FAMILY VOLUNTEERS TO SIGN ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES UP TO RECEIVE FOOD STAMPS
FEBRUARY, 2009 NEW PALTZ STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM ESTABLISHED WITH FUNDING FROM SENATOR BONACIC AND A CONTRIBUTION FROM JULIAN STUDLEY
MARCH, 2009 FAMILY BEGINS IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION GROUPS, BATTLE THE RAGE IN NEW PALTZ
SPRING, 2009 ADOLESCENT SERVICES EXPANDED ITS LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS
PROVIDING MORE HANDS ON AND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES
APRIL, 2009 COMPLETED RENOVATIONS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER, HELD DEDICATION CEREMONY AND RENAMED THE SHELTER THE WASHBOURNE HOUSE AFTER LONG TIME SUPPORTER GEORGE WASHBOURNE
MAY, 2009 1ST ANNUAL KINGSTON YOUTH JOB FAIR, A COLLABORATION
BETWEEN FAMILY’S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND THE ULSTER
COUNTY OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, PROVIDED
WORKER READINESS TRAININGS AND INVITED LOCAL BUSINESSES
INTERESTED IN HIRING YOUTH.
JUNE, 2009 FAMILY RECEIVES A GRANT FROM HUD TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO 8 ADDITIONAL HOMELESS FAMILIES
SUMMER, 2009 FAMILY COORDINATES THE DISTRIBUTION OF OVER 26,000 POUNDS OF DONATED PRODUCE FROM THE RONDOUT VALLEY GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION TO ULSTER COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES AND FEEDING PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER, 2009 FAMILY COORDINATES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS NIGHT. THE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING WAS LIT PURPLE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER TO ACKNOWLEDGE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
FALL, 2009 FAMILY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH RUPCO, RECEIVED A HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID REHOUSING GRANT OF OVER $1,000,000 TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN ON FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT ULSTER COUNTY
DECEMBER, 2009 ULSTER COUNTY CUTS FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM
JANUARY, 2010 THE DARMSTADT SHELTER DEVELOPED A RESPITE PROGRAM WITH UC DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE TO RE-INCARCERATION FOR INVIDUALS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SUPERVISION PARTICULARLY AROUND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES
JANUARY, 2010 PINS AFTERCARE CASE MANGEMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.
FEBRUARY, 2010 ULSTER COUNTY REQUESTS THAT FAMILY INITIATE A RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS RETURNING FROM STATE PRISION, WITH FUNDING FROM NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINIAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SPRING, 2010 IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UC OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING, FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES OFFERED WORKER READINESS TRAINING TO YOUTH WHO THEN PARTICIPATED IN A YOUTH JOB FAIR IN KINGSTON. THIS PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SAUGERTIES IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
APRIL, 2010 DARMSTADT BEGAN ACCEPTING REFERRALS AND PROVIDING
INTENSIVE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT FOR REFFERALS FROM
PROBATION PREVIOUSLY SERVED THROUGH THE CCP PROGRAM.
APRIL, 2010 2ND ANNUAL KINGSTON YOUTH JOB FAIR
APRIL, 2010 ELLENVILLE YOUTH JOB FAIR
MAY, 2010 1ST ANNUAL SAUGERTIES YOUTH JOB FAIR
MAY-JUNE, 2010 FAMILY CELEBRATED ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTED BY A RETREAT DONATED BY OMEGA. 55 MEMBERS REPRESENTING ALL SEGMENTS OF THE AGENCY PARTICIPATED IN THE TWO-DAYS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND CELEBRATION.
SUMMER, 2010 NYS OASAS ELIMINATED PREVENTION FUNDING FOR FAMILY, CUTTING $100,000 PER YEAR.
SUMMER, 2010 AIYANA COMMUNITY GARDEN
JULY, 2010 THE GETTING AHEAD PROGRAM (GAP) WAS ESTABLISHED UTILIZING FUNDING FROM THE UC DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESPITE AT FAMILY HOUSE AND MIDWAY AND SUPPORTS OLDER YOUTH WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE REQUIRE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE OR INSTITUTIONALIZATION.
AUGUST, 2010 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
JANUARY, 2011 FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM, WHICH ASSISTED YOUTH TO PUT IN PLACE THOSE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL MAGISTRATES TO ALLOW THEM TO BE RELEASED FROM THE UC JAIL, WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE COUNTY BUDGET.
JANUARY, 2011 THE ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RECEIVED A GRANT FROM NYS DCJS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE LAST YEAR WHOSE CHILDREN ARE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE 200% POVERTY LEVEL.
SPRING, 2011 THE ADULT AND ADOLESCENT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS WERE ALLOWED BY THE NYS OASAS TO REPORT ON THE PROVISION OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UTILIZING THE MATS FORMAT
APRIL, 2011 3RD ANNUAL KINGSTON YOUTH JOB FAIR
APRIL, 2011 2ND ANNUAL SAUGERTIES YOUTH JOB FAIR
JULY, 2011 FAMILY RECEIVED FUNDING FROM NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES UNDER THE STSJP PROGRAM TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM THE PINS PROCESS AND DECREASE THE UTILIZING OF NON-SECURE AND SECURE DETENTION SERVICES IN THE COUNTY.
SUMMER, 2011 FAMILY OF NEW PALTZ PERSCRIPTION DRUG COLLECTION
SEPTEMBER, 2011 THE ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COMMENCED CONDUCTING CYCLES OF THE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY PROGRAM MORAL RECONATION THERAPY (MRT)
FALL, 2011 MHA OF NY AWARDS FAMILY A GRANT TO EXPAND THE JUST CONNECT PROGRAM TO RESPOND TO TEXT MESSAGES AS PART OF A SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE
FALL, 2011 THE EVOLVE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED A SEVENTH LONG-TERM GROUP IN RESPONSE TO A GROWING NUMBER OF REFERRALS WHICH CREATED A SIGNIFICANT WAITING LIST.
FALL, 2011 KINGSTON CARES BEGINS THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR COMMON COUNCIL. YOUTH WILL REPRESENT EACH WARD AND WILL PROVIDE INPUT ON YOUTH RELATED ISSUES. EACH ALDERPERSON WILL MENTOR THE YOUTH FROM HIS/HER WARD.
FALL, 2011 THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF MUSIC THERAPIST, RICK SOSHENSKY, MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS BEGAN AT THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND THE FAMILY INN. RICK ALSO CREATED A MUSIC VIDEO WITH KINGSTON CARES ACKNOWLEDGING THE YOUTH CLEAN UP CREW WHICH WORKED IN MIDTOWN IN THE PREVIOUS SUMMER.
FALL, 2011 FAMILY CASE MANAGERS AND VOLUNTERS RESPOND TO THE EMERGENCY NEEDS OF THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE IRENE AND LEE. AS PART OF THIS EFFORT, THE AGENCY DEVELOPED A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO HELP WITH FURNITURE AND OTHER RESOURCES.
JANUARY, 2012 FAMILY RECEIVED A GRANT FROM NYS OTDA TO ESTABLISH SEVEN TRANSITIONAL LIVING APARTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
JANUARY, 2012 KINGSTON CARES PARTNERS WITH HEALTHY KINGSTON FOR KIDS, A PROJECT OF CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, TO ADDRESS CRIME ISSUES IN KINGSTON THROUGH THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AND PARKS COMMITTEE AND BY WORKING TO BRING A CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN TRAINING TO KINGSTON.
FEBRUARY, 2012 FAMILY ESTABLISHES THE FIRST ANNUAL CHOCOLATE LOVER’S BRUNCH AT DIAMOND MILLS CONFERENCE CENTER.
FEBRUARY, 2012 AN EIGHTH LONG TERM EVOLVE GROUP BEGAN AS A WAITING LIST FOR THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO GROW. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS OF THE PROGRAM WAS LOWERED FROM 39 SESSIONS TO 33 SESSIONS.
MARCH, 2012 FAMILY RECEIVED A GRANT FROM HUD THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROCESS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF APARTMENTS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES RECEIVING RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES BY SIX
MAY, 2012 TWO NEW COMMUNITY GARDENS ARE ESTABLISHED BY KINGSTON CARES AND ITS PARTNERS. THE TOWN OF KINGSTON CELEBRATION GARDEN IS ESTABLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CREATING HEALTHY PLACES, THE TOWN BOARD, THE LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOP, THE SENIORS’ CLUB AND THE TOWN RECREATION DEPARTMENT. THE VAN BUREN ST. PARK GARDEN IS ESTABLISHED BY THE DIG KIDS, AN INITIATIVE OF THE KINGSTON LAND TRUST AND KINGSTON CARES, ALONG WITH KINGSTON PARKS AND RECREATION.
JULY, 2012 KINGSTON CARES IS SELECTED BY THE CITY OF KINGSTON OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO MANAGE THE EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF KINGSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
JULY, 2012 KINGSTON CARES IMPLEMENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION SUMMER SERIES, A FREE 6 WEEK FULL DAY PROGRAM THAT SERVES YOUTH 5-13, TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PROVIDING EDUCATION ON TOPICS SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, FIRE SAFETY, CPR/FIRST AID, NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY, AND RELATIONSHIPS.
JULY, 2012 THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM WAS AUGMENTED TO INCLUDE DILIGENT EFFORTS TO FIND PERMANENT HOMES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE.
AUGUST, 2012 THE ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BEGAN RUNNING CYCLES OF THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CURRICULUM READY, SET, WORK
SEPTEMBER, 2012 KINGSTON CARES AND KINGSTON PARKS AND RECREATION ESTABLISH A FREE DROP IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, “NATURE IN THE CITY”, AT THE EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 40-60 YOUTH ON A DAILY BASIS AND INCLUDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS AND VARIOUS YOUTH FOCUSED PROGRAMMING.
SEPTEMBER, 2012 KINGSTON CARES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, PARSON’S NEW SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION, ESTABLISH A STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER AT KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL. THREE STUDENTS ARE HIRED BY KINGSTON CARES AND ARE TRAINED TO BE YOUTH LEADERS OF THE PROGRAMMING, ASSISTING THEIR PEERS ON FILLING OUT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, COMPLETING FINANCIAL AID, STUDYING FOR SATS, CREATING RESUMES, RESEARCHING VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS, AND GENERAL TUTORING.
SEPTEMBER, 2012 IN COLLABORATION WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, FAMILY SPONSORED THE FIRST ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE ULSTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH GUNTHER SPILHAUS OF ADVENTURE JUNCTION, FAMILY SPONSORED THE FIRST GRAN FONDO GUNKS, A CELEBRATION OF CYCLING.
NOVEMBER, 2012 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES CREATED MONTH LONG EVENTS TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY OF THE NEEDS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH NEEDS AS PART OF NATIONAL RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH MONTH.
MARCH, 2013 ONE 80, A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH 7 TO 15 WAS ESTABLISHED
DECEMBER 2013 EVOLVE SHIFTS EIGHTH GROUP FROM MEN TO WOMEN
JANUARY 2014 AGENCY BEGINS TO PROVIDE CARE COORDINATION UNDER THE HEALTH HOME INITIATIVE
JANUARY 2015 AGENCY JOINS DSRIP INITIATIVES WITH BOTH WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER AND MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL
MAY 2015 CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF ULSTER, COLUMBIA, AND GREENE COUNTIES, CHANGE THEIR NAME TO CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS AND RECEIVE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA (FORMERLY NACCRA)
JANUARY 2015 NYS OASAS CONVERTS CASE MANAGEMENT FUNDING TO PREVENTION SERVICES. FUNDING WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE ACTION, TOO GOOD FOR VIOLENCE, AND TEEN INTERVENE IN KINGSTON, ELLENVILLE, RONDOUT VALLEY AND BOCES ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS.
JANUARY 2015 AGENCY JOINS DSRIP INITIATIVES WITH BOTH WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER AND MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL
JANUARY 2015 FAMILY SUPPORT CARE COORDINATORS BEGIN TRAINING IN THE NURTURING PARENT CURRICULUM AND BEGIN TO SPONSOR PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS GROUPS IN KINGSTON AND NEW PALTZ.
JANUARY 2015 THE COUNTY ESTABLISHED A 3RD FAMILY COURT JUDGESHIP WITH A RESULTING SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE UTILIZATION OF SUPERVISED VISITATION. IN DECEMBER OF 2016, THE COUNTY INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM AS A RESULT.
MARCH 2015 THE MIDWAY PROGRAM HIRED 2 FULL-TIME TRANSITIONAL LIVING MANAGERS, 1 FOR EACH PROGRAM SITE.
MARCH 2015 AFTER THE LOSS OF CASE MANAGEMENT FUNDING FROM OASAS, THE YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONTINUED TO DELIVER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UTILIZING OCFS/RHYA AND NYS OTDA/SRO FUNDING.
MAY 2015 CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF ULSTER, COLUMBIA, AND GREENE COUNTIES, CHANGE THEIR NAME TO CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS AND RECEIVE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA (FORMERLY NACCRA)
MAY 2015 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS RECEIVED THE NATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR PARENT PROVIDER, AND CORE SERVICES AWARD, AND THE NYS STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE FROM THE EARLY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER.
JUNE 2015 FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK LAUNCHES THE “TEXT ME BACK” TEXTING SERVICE AND BEGINS TRAINING INDIVIDUALS ON THE DELIVERY OF NARCAN.
JUNE 2015 THE AGENCY SPONSORED THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S SUMMER FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
JULY 2015 KAREN STORCH AND EMILY TROTTER-BODIE ARE PROMOTED TO PROGRAM DIRECTORS OF THE WASHBOURNE HOUSE AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS RESPECTIVELY.
AUGUST 2015 STAFF OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS ARE TRAINED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
SEPTEMBER 2015 FAMILY OF NEW PALTZ RECEIVES A GRANT FROM VINTAGE RALLIES THAT ALLOWS IT TO HELP PAY FOR CAR REPAIRS.
SEPTEMBER 2015 COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITS FUNDS TO PAY FOR ANIMALS AT THE ASPCA FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS RESIDING AT THE WASHBOURNE HOUSE.
OCTOBER 2015 TAMARA COOPER IS PROMOTED TO TEAM LEADER FOR STAFF TRAINING.
JANUARY 2016 FAMILY PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM BEGINS UTILIZING THE FAMILY ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND STRENGHTS TOOL (FANS) TO MEASURE FAMILY FUNCTIONING.
JANUARY 2016 AS PART OF ITS EFFORT OT ADDRESS THE RISING NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS ADDICTED TO OPIATES, THE AGENCY HELPED TO ORGANIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE POLICE ASSISTANCE, ADDICTION, AND REHABILITATION INITIATIVE (PARRI) TO HELP PEOPLE ADDICTED TO OPIATES FIND TREATMENT SERVICES.
JANUARY 2016 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED ITS VISITATION OF FAMILY, GROUP FAMILY, AND LEGALLY EXEMPT PROVIDERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO DEVELOPED A TOOL TO ASSIST DAY CARE PROVIDERS IN ADMINISTERING MEDICATION.
APRIL 2016 NON-RESIDENTIAL DV PROGRAM HIRED AN ADDITIONAL COUNSELER/CASE MANAGER BASED IN ELLENVILLE
APRIL 2016 FAMILY OF ELLENVILLE ESTABLISHES ITS NEW GARDEN AT ITS CANAL STREET OFFICE.
APRIL 2016 THE FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM RECEIVED A VOLUNTEER GENERAL FUND GRANT FROM NYS OCFS TO EXPAND THE USE OF VOLUNTEERS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY ISSUES IN ULSTER AND COLOMBIA COUNTIES.
May 2016 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS CONTINUE TO HOLD THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA (FORMERLY NACCRA) THROUGH 2017
MAY 2016 FAMILY HOUSE STAFF CREATED A VIDEO WELCOMING YOUTH FROM THE COMMUNITY THAT WAS SHARED ONTO FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE.
JULY 2016 ACMS BEGAN STATIONING CASE MANAGERS ON AN ONGOING BASIS IN NEW PALTZ AND ELLENVILLE.
JULY 2016 THE CITY OF KINGSTON MADE AVAILABLE HUTTON PARK TO BE USED AS THE LOCATION FOR THE KINGSTON CARES SUMMER PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED MEALS DURING THE SUMMER TO MANY OF THE YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES IN KINGSTON.
AUGUST 2016 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS BEGAN OFFERING THE NURTURING PARENT PROGRAM CURRICULUM, A FAMILY-CENTERED TRAUMA-INFORMED INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO BUILD NURTURING PARENTING SKILLS.
SEPTEMBER 2016 THE ONE80 PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE KINGSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CREATED A WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH ENTITLES, “KEEP CALM AND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” WHICH PROVIDES YOUTH WITH KNOWLEDGE ON THEIR INDIVDIAUL RIGHTS, ON LEGAL PRACTICES, AND HOW TO STAY SAFE IN THE COMMUNITY.
SEPTEMBER 2016 DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR THAT BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER, FAMILY’S PREVENTION STAFF EXPANDED THEIR CATCHMENT AREA TO INCLUDE WHOLE GRADES AT THE ELLENVILLE AND RONDOUT MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
OCTOBER 2016 KINGSTON CARES PROGRAM SHIFTED FROM PROVIDING SNACKS TO FULL DINNERS TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF ITS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. AT THAT TIME, IT ALSO PROVIDED DINNERS TO THE RONDOUT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER.
DECEMBER 2016 THE NON-RESIDENTIAL DV PROGRAM STATIONED A CASE WORKER AT THE ULSTER COUNTY DSS TO HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TRANSLATION SERVICES.
JANUARY 2017 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES BEGAN PROVIDING ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUPS FOR YOUTH AGES 13-18.
JANUARY 2017 THE ONE80 PROGRAM EXPANDED ITS CATCHMENT AREA TO YOUTH WITH DISRUPTIVE OR TRUANT BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE TO SUSPENSION.
MARCH 2017 THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK ESTABLISHED A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE. SALVADOR ALTAMIRANO-SEGURA IS REPRESENTING THE AGENCY ON THE COMMITTEE.
APRIL 2017 KINGSTON CARES ESTABLISHED THE WALKING SCHOOL BUS TO FACILITATE YOUTH FROM THE GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL COMING TO THE EVERETTE HODGE CENTER FOR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.
MAY 2017 FAMILY OF NEW PALTZ, UNDED THE LEADERSHIP OF FORMER BOARD MEMBER, PAUL BROWN, ESTABLISHED A COMPUTER SKILLS AND INTERNET JOB SEARCH PROGRAM.
MAY 2017 STAFF OF THE FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM EXPANDED ITS EFFORTS INTO GREENE COUNTY AS PART OF THE VOLUNTEER GENERATION PROGRAM.
JUNE 2017 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS CONTINUE TO HOLD THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA (FORMERLY NACCRA) THROUGH 2018
JUNE 2017 THE FAMILY NON-RES YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ENDED DUE TO CUTS IN FEDERAL FUNDING.
JULY 2017 FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK BECOMES A SPONSOR FOR THE SUMMER FOODS SERVICE PROGRAM FOR EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER, RONDOUT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, KINGSTON LIBRARY, AFRICIAN ROOTS LIBRARY, COMMUNITY ACTION, READ AND WRITE PROGRAM, AND YMCA STARFISH SUMMER PROGRAM
AUGUST 2017 ACMS BEGAN A COLLABORATION WITH STEP ONE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM, PLACING A CASE MANAGER AT THE STEP ONE FACILITY TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
SEPTEMBER 2017 ONE80 STAFF JOINED A COLLABORATIVE TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN A WEEK-LONG CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
SEPTEMBER 2017 RON VANWARMER, PROGRAM MANAGER AT FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK, WAS DESIGNATED COMMUNITY DIRECTOR FOR THE COUNTY’S DISASTER RECOVERY AND RESPONSE COMMITTEE (DRRC). RON SET UP THE PROGRAM’S ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE BY HAM RADIO IN THE EVENT OF DISRUPTION OR DISASTER.
SEPTEMBER 2017 EVERETTE HODGE STAFF ASSISTED THE KINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT TO LAUNCH AN “ATTENDANCE MATTERS” CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE BETTER ATTENDANCE.
SEPTEMBER 2017 FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK BECOMES A SPONSOR OF CACFP FOR EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER AND SERVE REIMBURSEABLE DINNERS TO CHILDREN ATTENDING THE PROGRAM
JANUARY 2018 THE COUNTY ESTABLISHES THE INTEGRATED ULSTER INITIATIVE TO EMPHASIZE RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY IN A WELCOMING AND POSITIVE APPROACH.
FEBRUARY 2018 ACMS WAS APPROVED BY THE NYS DOH TO PROVIDE HEALTH HOME PLUS SERVICES TARGETING PERSONS SUFFERING SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
APRIL 2018 THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NON-RES PROGRAM ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IPVI INITIATIVE LAUNCHED BY THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
MAY 2018 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES RECEIVED FUNDING FROM NYS OCFS PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THAT GAVE ACCESS TO 15 HOURS PER WEEK OF A MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN WHO COULD BE SENT TO PROGRAM LOCATIONS TO EVALUATE YOUTH ACTING OUT OR PRESENTING SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
JUNE 2018 THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA (FORMERLY NACCRA) DISBANDED THE PROGRAM. CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS BECAME VALIDATED WITH EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL’S STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH 2021
JULY 2018 THE REENTRY PROGRAM BEGAN PROVIDING ONGOING ANGER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO THOSE REENTERING FROM STATE PRISON OR COUNTY JAIL.
JULY 2018 ONE80 STAFF ATTEMPTED A WEEK-LONG TRAINING IN RESTORATIVE CONFERENCING THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESTORATIVE PRACTICES. ALSO AT THAT TIME, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE WALLKILL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
AUGUST 2018 FAMLIY HOUSE STARTED ITS OWN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT TO MORE EFFECTIVELY OUTREACH TO YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
AUGUST 2018 THE CITY OF KINGSTON RENOVATED THE KITCHEN FACILITIES AT THE EVERETTE HODGE CENTER AND INSTALLED COMMERCIAL-GRADE APPLIANCES.
SEPTEMBER 2018 THE DV PROGRAMS RECEIVED AN OPDV FELLOWSHIP GRANT TO HIRE A FELLOW THAT WOULD SPLIT HER TIME BETWEEN THE RES AND NON-RES DV PROGRAMS.
SEPTEMBER 2018 THE AGENCY ALLOWED THE LOVE LETTERS TO SURVIVORS GROUP TO PAINT A MURAL ON THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE DARMSTADT SHELTER DEPICTING THE PROCESS WHERE A GROWN WOMAN, SEXUALLY ABUSED AS A CHILD, WRITES A LETTER TO FORGIVE HER CHILD SELF FROM ANY GUILT ASSOCIATED WITH HER ABUSE AS PART OF THE O+ FESTIVAL.
SEPTEMBER 2018 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS STAFF JOINED WITH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AT BOCES TO SPONSOR A COUNTY-WIDE DIAPER DRIVE.
SEPTEMBER 2018 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1993, THE MIDWAY PROGRAM FAILED TO RECEIVE AN HHS FEDERAL TRANSITIONAL LIVING GRANT, THEREBY PUTTING THE PROGRAM IN JEOPARDY.
SEPTEMBER 2018 THE AGENCY COMMITTED TO TRAINING ITS OWN STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE USE OF NARCAN TO COUNTERACT OPIATE OVERDOSE.
OCTOBER 2018 THE AGENCY INSTALLS A WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER AT ITS WOODSTOCK OFFICE.
OCTOBER 2018 THE FAMILY PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM RECEIVED A GRANT TO CREATE A PUBLIC SERVICE VIDEO AND OUTREACH MATERIALS PROMOTING THE TRANSITION TO MEDICAID BILLING AND THE NEW CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
OCTOBER 2018 THE EVOLVE BATTERER’S PROGRAM WAS FEATURED AT THE 6TH-ANNUAL DV INFORMATION FORUM AT SUNY ULSTER.
OCTOBER 2018 KINGSTON CARES TOOK OVER THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROGRAMMING AT THE EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE NOVO FOUNDATION.
NOVEMBER 2018 FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK JOINS ZERO TO GO IN REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF ITS THANKSGIVING DINNER
JANUARY 2019 THE KINGSTON CARES PROGRAM WAS RESTRUCTURED AND BEGAN USING A GROUP COHERT MODEL.
FEBRUARY 2019 THE FAMILY PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM RECEIVED A $20,000 FROM THE NYS OMH TO PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENT AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM.
FEBRUARY 2019 THE DV PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THE USE OF THE EMPOWERDB SOFTWARE.
MARCH 2019 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS ADDED A FULL TIME INFANT TODDLER SPECIALIST TO THE TEAM
APRIL 2019 THE YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WAS GIVEN 7 APARTMENTS IN RUPCO’S NEW ENERGY SQUARE FACILITY. IN ADDITION, NYS OTDA SPONSORED A RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM FOR 18-24-YEAR-OLDS. THE RENTS FOR THE PROGRAM ARE BEING PAID BY A GRANT FROM THE EMPIRE STATE SUPPORTED HOUSING INITIATIVE (ESSHI)
APRIL 2019 FAMILY OF NEW PALTZ EXPANDED ITS FOOD PROGRAMS INCLUDING A COLLABORATION WITH SAINT JOSEPH’S CHURCH AND SHOPRITE TO ESTABLISH AN “EXPIRING FOOD PROGRAM,” EXPANDED ITS FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM WITH MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE, REESTABLISHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SUNY NEW PALTZ FOOD PANTRY TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE STUDENTS, AND CONTINUES TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT DONATED FOODS FROM VARIOUS NEW PALTZ BUSINESSES.
MAY 2019 FAMILY ADOLESCENT SERVICES IMPLEMENTED THE PRECISION CARE CLIENT DATABASE FOR USE WITH MEDICAID BILLING.
JUNE 2019 ANN MARIE DIBELLA, WORKING WITH THE EVERETTE HODGE CENTER, CREATED A 4TH GRADE SELF-REGULATION CURRICULUM USING CONCEPTS FROM DBT AND FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
JUNE 2019 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS IMPLEMENTED THE MINUTE MENU SOFTWARE TO SIMPLIFY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS’ VOUCHERING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD EXPENSES.
JULY 2019 THE TOO GOOD FOR VIOLENCE CURRICULUM WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A 4TH GRADE SUMMER PROGRAM AT THE MIDDLE AND BAILEY SCHOOLS.
JULY 2019 KINGSTON CARES ESTABLISHED A 5-WEEK SUMMER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HELD AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
SEPTEMBER 2019 ACMS DESIGNATED A REENTRY CASE MANAGER TO WORK WITH INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS RELEASED FROM THE ULSTER COUNTY JAIL
SEPTEMBER 2019 SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM MOVED FROM THE DARMSTADT SHETLER TO THE KIGNSTON CARES PROGRAM AT THE EVERETTE HODGE CENTER.
SEPTEMBER 2019 FAMILY HOUSE FAILED TO RECEIVE AN HHS BASIC CENTER GRANT OFR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1976. THE PROGRAM DID RECEIVE A STEHP GRANT FROM NYS OTDA AND FUNDING FROM THE MOTHER CABRINI FOUNDATION. THE LATTER ALLOWED THE PROGRAM TO HIRE AN AFTERCARE WORKER. MOTHER CABRINI FUNDING ALSO ALLOWED THE MIDWAY PROGRAM TO HIRE A FULL-TIME AFTERCARE WORKER.
SEPTEMBER 2019 THE AGENCY’S PREVENTION STAFF IMPLEMENTED POSITIVE ACTION TARGETING STUDENTS RECEIVING IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION AS AN ALTERNATIVE OR ADDITION EITHER TO REDUCE OR REPLACE SUSPENSION.
SEPTEMBER 2019 NYS OCFS IMPLEMENTED A REQUIREMENT THAT ALL DAY CARE EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK.
OCTOBER 2019 FAMILY NON-RES DV SERVICES ENTERED INTO A COLLABORATION WITH THE WORKER’S JUSTICE CENTER OF NEW YORK TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES TO RURAL AND MIGRANT POPULATIONS UTILIZING FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
OCTOBER 2019 THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM WAS SELECTED TO PROVIDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES CONNECTED TO NYS RAISE-THE-AGE INITIATIVE TO BE DELIVRED AT THE NEW UC RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER.
NOVEMBER 2019 ACMS ENTERED A CONTRACT WITH SUNY ULSTER TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE NEW START FOR WOMEN PROGRAM.
NOVEMBER 2019 STAFF OF THE EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER BEGAN PROVIDING MEALS TO THE WARMING CENTER RUN BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES.
DECEMBER 2019 THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM EXPANDED ITS CATCHMENT AREA TO SERVE YOUTH 18 TO 26.
MARCH 2020 THE ENTIRE NATION GOES ON LOCKDOWN DUE TO THE EMERGENCE OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS. AS A RESULT, THE AGENCY’S WALK-IN CENTERS ELIMINATED WALK-IN PARTICIPATION, BUT CONTINUED TO SERVE VIRTUALLY AND BY PHONE.
MARCH 2020 KINSTON CLOSED THE EVERETTE HODGE CENTER FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND REQUESTED THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF START PRODUCING 500 DINNERS A DAY TO HELP ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC.
APRIL 2020 THE AGENCY RECEIVED THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF A BEQUEST FROM THE ESTATE OF GEORGE DEVINE. THE INITIAL PAYMENT WAS $200,000.
APRIL 2020 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS RECEIVED FUNDING FROM NYS OCFS TO PROVIDE A FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH CHILDREN’S SPECIALIST TO VISIT DAY CARE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE 3-COUNTY REGION.
APRIL 2020 THE FAMILY INN AND WASHBOURNE SHELTERS REDUCED CAPACITY BY DISCONTINUING SHELTERING MULTIPLE FAMILIES IN ONE ROOM AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMICS.
MAY 2020 THE AGENCY PURCHASED 6 NEW DODGE CARAVANS FOR ITS SHELTERING PROGRAMS UTILIZING $150,000 MEMBER GRANT FROM KEVIN CAHILL.
MAY 2020 THE AGENCY INSTALLED A WALK-IN COOLER AT THE EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER AS PART OF AN EXPANSION OF ITS FOOD PROGRAM. THE CITY ALSO PURCHASED A COMMERCIAL FREEZER AND FOOD WARMER TO EXPAND HODGE’S FOOD PROGRAM.
JUNE 2020 ROBERT MOLINA IS HIRED AS THE TEAM LEADER FOR ADOLESCENT SERVICES.
JUNE 2020 IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO RESPOND TO THE NUMEROUS CALLS COMING IN TO FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK, THE PROGRAM CREATED THE CAPABILITY TO ANSWER HOTLINE CALLS FROM TRAINED VOLUNTEERS’ HOMES.
JULY 2020 THE ADOLESCENT SERVICES FAMILY PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM BEGAN USING PRECISION CARE AND BTQ TO BILL MEDICAID.
JULY 2020 THE AGENCY ESTABLISHED A SPANISH HOTLINE UTILIZING STAFF AT 39 JOHN ST. TO RESPOND DURING THE DAY TO HISPANIC CALLS TO THE WOODSTOCK HOTLINE.
AUGUST 2020 THE AGENCY ENTERS INTO A CONTRACT WITH ULSTER BOCES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVIECS TO THE MCKINNEY VENTO LIAISONS IN 8 UC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AUGUST 2020 THE AGENCY INSTALLED WIFI SERVICES IN EACH OF ITS SHELTERING PROGRAMS.
SEPTEMBER 2020 FAMILY HOUSE REGAINS FEDERAL FUNDING BUT LOSES MOTHER CABRINI FUNDING.
SEPTEMBER 2020 STAFF OF THE EVERETTE HODGE COMMUNITY CENTER BEGAN PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE TO HOME SCHOOLING AT THE CENTER FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE TROUBLE OR LACK THE EQUIPMENT TO NAVIGATE AT-HOME VIRTUAL EDUCATION.
OCTOBER 2020 CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS ADDED A FULL TIME INFANT TODDLER MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT TO THE TEAM
NOVEMBER 2020 TINA BARRETT ASSUMED THE POSITION OF PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT THE EVERETTE HODGE CENTER AND PAULA PEREZ-FRANCISCO, ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT HODGE, TOOK OVER THE SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM.
DECEMBER 2020 AT THE REQUEST OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE PAT RYAN, THE ONE80 PROGRAM EXPANDED TO PROVIDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES TO YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.