Janine Fitzmaurice

Coordinator of Children with Special Needs Services

Ages birth through 5 years old

(845) 486-3518

jfitzmaurice@dutchessny.gov

Dana Hopkins

Coordinator of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services

Ages 5 years through adulthood

(845) 486-2766

dhopkins@dutchessny.gov

Deborah Disanza

Coordinator of Children’s Services and Children’s POA Coordinator

(845) 486-2768

ddisanza@dutchessny.gov

Toni-Marie Ciarfella. Ph.D.

Deputy Commissioner for Special Needs

(845) 486-3434

tciarfella@dutchessny.gov

If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance please contact 911

Crisis Counseling, Support, Information & Referrals

Dutchess County HELPLINE

Toll free: (877) 485-9700

Stabilization Center

(845) 485-9700

NY State Central Register for Child Abuse

(800-342-3720)

General Contact

For non-urgent questions or feedback on the website

Contact Information

Contact Information

Community Events

Webinar: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD-Parent to Parent NYS August 2, 2021 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 516-381-4350 with any questions.

Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5283064722682338572

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Dutchess County Government can not guarantee that all events listed in the ‘Community Calendar’ and “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” Events sponsored by Dutchess County Government’ calendars will be fully accessible.

Specific information regarding the ‘The Community’ calendar can be obtained directly from that event’s organizer. Information on ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY” events sponsored by Dutchess County Government’ can be obtained through our Contact Us form.