The Poughkeepsie City School District and the Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet are launching the Early Childhood Community Champions initiative, creating a new system to support parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3 with evidence-based information about early learning and development. The program, part of the district's Full-Service Community Schools Bright Roads to Success initiative, aims to build shared accountability and ownership for kindergarten readiness through j

The Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet joined the City of Poughkeepsie's inaugural Juneteenth celebration, participating in the parade and festival under this year's theme: "Lifting as We Climb: Rising in Power, Rooted in Solidarity." The theme recognizes the strength of collective progress and unity honoring those who came before, lifting one another in the present, and empowering future generations. For the Cabinet, the celebration provided a meaningful opportunity to connect

The Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet, in partnership with the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board, convened business leaders, childcare providers, educators, and community stakeholders for the second annual Early Childhood Roundtable at the BOCES Conference Center. The full-day event addressed the critical intersection of childcare access, workforce participation, and economic development in Dutchess County, bringing together diverse perspectives to develop actionable s

A delegation from the Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet traveled to Harlem on November 2nd to visit the Harlem Children's Zone's renowned Baby College program, gaining insights into evidence-based early childhood strategies that could inform Poughkeepsie's own approach to supporting families with young children. The learning visit reflects the Cabinet's ongoing partnership with HCZ and the William Julius Wilson Institute, which has provided technical assistance and supported th

The Poughkeepsie City School District has been awarded a $2.5 million Full-Service Community Schools grant from the U.S. Department of Education—one of the largest federal grants ever secured by the district. The five-year award will enable the district to scale its Community Schools Initiative across all five elementary schools, bringing comprehensive, wraparound services to students and families throughout the city.

The Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet has released its comprehensive Strategic Plan, developed in partnership with the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children's Zone, charting an ambitious roadmap to transform outcomes for every child in Poughkeepsie from cradle to career.

The Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet has released a comprehensive Early Childhood Report examining the landscape of services, supports, and opportunities for children ages 0-5 in the City of Poughkeepsie. The report reveals critical gaps in early childhood access and lays out a roadmap for transformation.