Our History
Where We Started,
Where We’ve Been
The Children’s Home began in 1912, when women of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened a home for women and children in Binghamton, New York. They saw a need — children without homes, families without support — and built something to meet it.
What followed was more than a century of growth, change, and steady commitment to the children of New York State.
1912
Founded in Binghamton by women of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
1915
As the Home grew, we relocated to Johnson City.
1918
The Home moved to the former Macomber Farm on Chenango Street in Binghamton and incorporated as an orphanage. The Chenango Street campus remains our home today.
1950’s and 1960’s
Our work expanded beyond residential care into family-centered practice, with the launch of our Social Services program — recognizing even then that the best way to support a child is to support the family around them.
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 from kindergarten through grade 12.
2012
Celebrated our 100th anniversary — a century of showing up for children and families.
2019
Grew into a comprehensive child and youth service agency, doubling our programs and services. Today, more than 400 employees serve children and families at locations across New York State.
