St. Catherine's Center for Children

Our major fundraising events would not be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors. Thank you to Colin Lovelock Video Productions for your support as an Ace of Spades Sponsor! If you would like to sponsor our event, click here: web.st-cath.org/CasinoRoyale #HopeForTomorrow #CommunitySupport #CorporateGiving #EventSponsorship #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Fundraiser

In honor of Social Work Month, we’re excited to feature Anna Cherubin! 💚 Anna serves as the Program Coordinator of our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) and Children’s Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). Her responsibilities include managing intake services, connecting children to mental health services, and educating families and caregivers on program structure. She also oversees the coordination of billing and insurance processes to ensure services are delivered efficiently and without disruption. See below for the impact Anna believes her programs have on those we serve! #SocialWork #SocialWorkMonth #NASW #EmpoweringSocialWorkers #HopeForTomorrow

We have officially announced the return of our annual Casino Royale fundraiser, a Capital Region favorite. The casino-themed event will be held on Thursday, May 28 at Franklin Plaza in Troy. Click to read the press release: st-cath.org/a-winning-hand…

Our Backpack and School Supplies Drive is back in action! 🎒📚 You can help by donating new, full-size school backpacks and school supplies for students K-12. We ask all donations please be age-appropriate. For more information, or to coordinate a donation drop off, please email mpuleoohare@st-cath.org. #SchoolSupplies #SchoolSuppliesDrive #BackpackDrive #Donations #HopeForTomorrow

Spring has officially sprung! Are you as excited as we are for some warmer weather? 🌻 🌷 🌸 #Spring #FirstDayofSpring #Community #NonProfit #HopeForTomorrow

We are so grateful to our friends at @pursuit_lending for transforming the bedrooms at Hubbard House, a group home in our Residential Program! ❤️ The children were thrilled to find new bedding, rugs, wall art, lights, storage organizers, and more when they got back from their outing! Most importantly, each room was made over with the child’s current interests in mind, making their space away from home feel more personalized and special. Children in our Residential program have a history of trauma and emotional or behavioral challenges, and are accepted in the program based on their need for intensive, therapeutic treatment in a residential setting. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit: web.st-cath.org/volunteer #Volunteer #GivingBack #HumanServices #Community #HopeForTomorrow

This Women's History Month we’re spotlighting Kelly Kirnon, who has been with us for 32 years! 🎉 Kelly started as a childcare staff, and throughout the years worked as a medical transporter, an overnight resident assistant, and an assistant supervisor. Now, as Program Manager for Residential Services, Kelly oversees and supervises two group homes in our Residential program, where she supports staff, ensures compliance with agency policies, and creates a therapeutic environment for children who have been removed from their home. See below for advice Kelly would give to others entering into her field! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInHistory #HerStory #HopeForTomorrow

For our current openings, visit: web.st-cath.org/careers We’re hiring! Stop by the Dr. King Career Fair on April 2nd, or the Capital Region Career and Internship Job Fair on April 8th, to learn more about our benefits and explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you! Both events are free to attend. #CareerFair #JobFair #Hiring #HumanServices #HopeForTomorrow

To make a difference to those in need in your community, visit: web.st-cath.org/donate Your gift will support safe and nurturing environments for children healing from trauma; temporary and transitional housing for families who have lost their home; critical counseling services for those recovering from abuse, neglect, addiction, and more. 💛 #GivingBack #Community #Donate #HopeForTomorrow

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 We feel incredibly lucky to our supporters and dedicated team for enabling us to provide transformative programs and services to those in need. May the luck of the Irish be with each and every one of you! 💚 #StPatricksDay #StPatrick #SaintPatricksDay #HopeForTomorrow

Meet Erica Schwartz, our Associate Executive Director of Community-Based Programs! 💚 Erica started at St. Catherine’s in 2006 as a case manager. Today, she oversees our Children's Health Home Care Management & High Fidelity Wraparound Care Management, Lansingburgh Connects, Children's Home and Community Based Services, Access360, and the Rensselaer Attendance Support Program. Throughout all of these programs staff work to meet clients' health related social needs, including housing, nutrition, transportation, safety, and more, in order to improve their overall health and well-being. See below for what inspired Erica to get into the social work field! #SocialWork #SocialWorkMonth #NASW #EmpoweringSocialWorkers #HopeForTomorrow

To learn more about our current openings, visit: web.st-cath.org/careers We’re hiring! Stop by the Dr. King Career Fair or the Capital Region Career and Internship Job Fair to learn more about our benefits and explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you! Both events are free to attend. #CareerFair #JobFair #Hiring #HumanServices #HopeForTomorrow

Apply today to begin your foster care journey! Visit: web.st-cath.org/foster As a foster parent, you have the power to create a lasting and beneficial impact on a child's life. Do you have room in your heart and in your home? Become a foster parent today! #FosterCare #FosterCareFriday #Community #HopeForTomorrow

This week for Women’s History Month, we’re featuring Sarah Richmond, our R & E May School's Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson and Guidance Counselor. She’s been with us for 20 years! 🎉 Sarah started as a critical care aide, and then moved into a TA position. In 2007, she transitioned to a Student Services Position, allowing her to work on a level that focused on NYSED regulations around data, testing, and transportation. Now with years of knowledge and skills, she’s responsible for students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) being implemented correctly, oversees data monitoring, and ensures compliance with NYS testing and other NYS education department regulations. See below for Sarah finds most rewarding about her job! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInHistory #HerStory #HopeForTomorrow

A big shout-out to Academy of the Holy Names for partnering with St. Catherine’s for their annual Day of Service! Students spent the morning taking inventory and organizing our donations. This was incredibly helpful and we thank them for their time! If your organization is looking for ways to get involved, visit: web.st-cath.org/volunteer #Volunteer #GivingBack #DayOfService #Community #HopeForTomorrow

We’re back with this month’s historical highlight, to not only celebrate St. Catherine’s turning 140 this year, but to also showcase the remarkable women who dedicated their lives to the children at St. Catherine’s for Women’s History Month! After New York State had purchased the historic Schuyler Mansion, the program for the young orphaned children, run by the Daughters of Charity, moved to its current location at 40 North Main Avenue in 1914. This building was then a new facility, built through the generosity of local philanthropist Anthony N. Brady, leading to the agency eventually becoming known as the Anthony N. Brady Maternity Hospital and Infant Home. This photo was taken at the Infant Home with Sister Carmel and a group of children around 1928. Note the license plate with Al Smith when he was governor of New York and ran for president. #WomensHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #NonProfit #BradyHospital #HopeForTomorrow

To learn more about our current openings, visit: web.st-cath.org/careers We’re hiring! Stop by the Dr. King Career Fair on April 2nd, or the Capital Region Career and Internship Job Fair on April 8th, to learn more about our benefits and explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you! Both events are free to attend. #CareerFair #JobFair #Hiring #HumanServices #HopeForTomorrow

Our Backpack and School Supplies Drive is officially back! 🎒📚 You can help by donating new, full-size school backpacks and school supplies for students K-12. We ask all donations please be age-appropriate. For more information, or to coordinate a donation drop off, please email mpuleoohare@st-cath.org. #SchoolSupplies #SchoolSuppliesDrive #BackpackDrive #Donations #HopeForTomorrow

We are sending a huge thank you to the Junior League of Albany for completing bedroom makeovers for the children at Byron House, a group home in our Residential program! ❤️ Each bedroom was catered to the child’s interests, equipped with new bedding, wall hangings, lights, rugs, and more, making their home away from home feel a little bit cozier. When the children came home from their outing they were absolutely ecstatic! Children in our Residential program have a history of trauma and emotional or behavioral challenges, and are accepted in the program based on their need for intensive, therapeutic treatment in a residential setting. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit: web.st-cath.org/volunteer #Volunteer #GivingBack #HumanServices #Community #HopeForTomorrow

Today we’re spotlighting Emily Szary, a Care Manager in our Health Home Care Management Program! 💚 Health Homes provides members within the community the resources and support they need to stay healthy, out of the emergency room, and out of the hospital. Emily’s responsibilities include coordinating care for children who are often struggling with food insecurity, homelessness, and severe mental or physical health conditions. See below for what she finds most rewarding about her job! #SocialWork #SocialWorkMonth #NASW #EmpoweringSocialWorkers #HopeForTomorrow