Uniting Efforts
for Youth & Families

In Poughkeepsie, children and families face barriers like economic instability, fragmented services, and unequal access to resources that limit their opportunities and deepen inequities.

Transformative change requires more than individual programs or isolated efforts. It calls for a citywide collaboration where leaders, families, and youth work together to build pathways that empower every child and family to succeed

Coordinating Efforts, Aligning Goals, Driving Collective Action

The Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet turns this vision into reality by providing the structure and leadership needed for sustained, collective action. Founded in partnership with the Mayor and Superintendent of Schools, PCC is embedded in the institutions that shape children’s lives—ensuring long-term collaboration that drives real change.

As the city’s cradle-to-career backbone, we unite leaders, families, and youth to transform good ideas into lasting impact.

Securing funding and resources

for innovative projects and programs that address root causes of inequity.

Aligning efforts across sectors,

bringing together government, nonprofits, schools, families, and youth to work toward shared goals.

Tracking & Measuring Impact

through a citywide data system to ensure progress stays on track and efforts lead to transformative outcomes.

How do we do it?

Together, we’re creating a model for how communities can work together to ensure that no child’s future is limited by race, income, or circumstance.

Everything Is Possible When We Work Together

$2.5

millions

secured through the Full-Service Community Schools grant to scale evidence-based programs in five elementary schools, including tutoring and mental health services.

21
youth leaders

trained through PK BAY to conduct research and create public art, amplifying youth voices in policy discussions.

110%

increase in early childhood care spots in Poughkeepsie since 2020, addressing critical gaps in early education.

1st

of-its-kind partnership formed between local government, schools, and philanthropy to blend funding streams and establish a citywide data-sharing system.

Data

Comprehensive Community Dashboard launched, providing publicly accessible data to track youth outcomes and drive transparency in decision-making.

Why Cradle-to-Career?

Addressing complex challenges in education, health, and economic mobility requires a comprehensive strategy. Schools play a critical role but cannot solve these issues alone. Children and families need coordinated support at every stage of their journey, from early childhood through career readiness.

PCC’s cradle-to-career approach connects programs, services, and leaders to ensure no stage is overlooked. By aligning efforts across sectors, we address the systemic barriers that too often hold children back—creating a seamless pipeline of opportunity that fosters equity, justice, and long-term success.

As a proud member of the StriveTogether national cradle-to-career network, PCC collaborates with communities across the country to strengthen education and economic mobility outcomes through shared learning, best practices, and data-driven strategies.