Astor Featured in Joint Commission's "Benchmark"

April 21, 2008

The Joint Commission has featured the Astor Home For Children in its May/June issue of "Benchmark". Astor is featured as a case study in effectively "Using Evidence-based Practice and Outcomes Management to Improve Care".

The story concludes that "As a result of its focus on evidence-based practice and outcomes management, Astor has improved clinical outcomes, as well as client and family satisfaction. The staff is also better trained and equipped to provide the best possible care."

Read the full feature here. (PDF)

Astor Home Looks to Renovate Pool

March 27, 2008

The 2008 Sponsorship Campaign plays an important role in the fundraising efforts of The Astor Home.

The monies raised in this year's sponsorship campaign will be going towards renovation of the swimming pool.  For over 30 years, the swimming pool has played an important role in the lives of the children at Astor and is in need of significant repair.  This story has been featured in the Gazette.

5th Annual Chamber Policy Breakfast

March 25, 2008

The Astor Home For Children and the Dutchess Regional Chamber of Commerce joined together to address youth violence.

At this year's Public Policy Breakfast, Dr. Donald Meichenbaum's (keynote speaker) address was focused on youth violence and the impact is has not only on families, but also on the community, economy, and the juvenile justice system.  Dr. Meichenbaum also conducted a training session for over 200 clinicians at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on youth violence.  His training was focused on evidence-based therapies and early childhood intervention as critical components to care and prevention.  This story has been featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal.