CSCC PROGRAMS

AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (K-7)

After-school transportation, nutritious snack and supervision by trained professional staff offering basic skill enhancement, computer laboratory, (multi) cultural, physical and recreational activities, etc.

• After School/Summer Application Form

Universal Pre-Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten is back in the City of Poughkeepsie and is being offered by the City of Poughkeepsie School District at various sites throughout the city, including Catharine Street Community Center. For children age four, beginning September 2008. For more information, call Andrea Moriarty, Universal Pre-K Director, at (845) 437-3478.

KidzSquash

A collaboration of Vassar College, Catharine Street Community Center and The Poughkeepsie Tennis Club.

An after-school enrichment program for school age boys and girls that combines academic tutoring with squash instruction, community service and one-on-one mentoring. KidzSquash helps each child realize his or her academic and personal potential through hard work, a commitment to learning and developing some athletic ability.

FAMILIES FACING CHALLENGES

Advocacy and support services for needy families. Skills building, service coordination and referrals for individuals and families striving for self-sufficiency.

HIV/AIDS MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT

Services for HIV/AIDS Infected and Affected Individuals and Families.

Medical case management and related support services without charge to HIV/AIDS infected Dutchess County residents, their family members, and/or caregivers. Services include referrals, acquisition of and/or advocacy for:

• Entitlements
• Legal Assistance
• Housing
• Direct Care
• Financial support

On-site resources to assist clients include:

• Emergency housing and utility funds (subject to availability)
• Bilingual HIV/AIDS Support Group
• Anger Management Techniques
• Emergency transportation for medical visits, lab tests, etc.
• Linkages to health and social service agencies
• Computer and internet access (call for info.)

THE POUGHKEEPSIE BOYS CHOIR

The Poughkeepsie Boys Choir is under the management of the Catharine Street Community Center and is donor supported via the Community Foundation of Dutchess County.

School age boys audition to be selected to participate in the Choir, where they enhance their self-esteem, leadership and basic skills.

• Choir Application Form
• Call to schedule an audition
• Check our CALENDAR for performance dates.

For information or to schedule an appointment, please call (845) 473-2272 More...