About
As we continue growing and expanding, we remain flexible and responsive to programs and changing views of care. Care is given to children and families as well as coordination with schools and related community programs. We offer six areas of assistance:
- Behavioral & Emotional Health
- Therapeutic Intervention & Clinical Treatment
- Leadership & Development
- Physical Health & Wellness
- Community Outreach & Civic Engagement
- Academic Success & Career Readiness
Agency Leaders
Contact Us: 607-772-6904
George T. Dermody
President/CEO
Frederick Mohrien
Senior Vice President,
Programming
Maria Cali
Senior Vice President,
Education
Phil Strawn
Vice President,
Finance
Bill Trass
Senior Director,
Community Treatment Services
Kim Stratton
Vice President,
Quality
Kate Carello, LCSW-R
Vice President,
Strategic Initiatives
Don Bowersox
Senior Director of Social Work
Margaret Tatich
Vice President,
Community & Donor Relations
Daniel Thomas
Vice President,
Facilities Maintenance
Vikki Collazo
Director of Youth
Employment/Volunteer
Engagement
Rev. Douglas Clark
Director of Spiritual Life
Nikki Post
Director, Southern Tier Community Center
Board of Directors
A Brief History
1912
Women of the Methodist Episcopal Church began a home for women and children in Binghamton, New York.
1915
The Home grew and moved to Johnson City, New York.
1918
The Home moved to the former Macomber Farm on Chenango Street in Binghamton and incorporated as an orphanage.
1950’s and 1960’s
Focus expanded to be a family-centered practice and established a Social Services program.
1970’s
Licensed by the New York State Department of Social Services as a residential treatment center.
1985
Licensed by the New York State Board of Regents to provide educational services for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
2012
100th Anniversary
2019
Comprehensive Child & Youth Service Agency. Doubled programs/services. More than 400 employees at 8 locations.
Our Philosophy
Our Values
Hope
Healing
Caring
Respect
Integrity
Responsibility
Collaboration
Stewardship
This philosophy emphasizes the importance of keeping children connected to their families and community. Our work with the families involves them in the treatment and planning of their children’s lives so that they can support and maintain their children’s progress, this includes sharing the strategies and skills we have found to be successful with their children.
CARE (Children and Residential Experiences)
Creating Conditions for Change
Many of the children and families we serve have experienced painful or troubled lives. They may not feel safe, secure or successful in their home, school or community environments. Consistent exposure to trauma can alter a person’s perception making it seem like the world is a threatening place. Our job is to help these children and family members overcome such feelings and inspire them to see that a better life is possible. We teach skills that help them make better choices by emphasizing the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with others.
Our job is to help these children and family members to overcome such fears and to inspire them to see that a better life is possible. Teaching skills that will help them to make better choices for their lives is crucial. At the Children’s Home we do this by emphasizing the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with others.