Press Releases
First Responders and Lawmakers Gather to Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
Poughkeepsie, NY – April 17, 2026 – The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) of the Mid-Hudson Valley commemorated April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month with the help of local lawmakers and first responders today. At an 11:00 a.m....
The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Announces New Executive Director
Poughkeepsie, NY-March 19, 2026—The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) of the Mid-Hudson Valley has appointed Jessica Ferrantino to the role of Executive Director. Ferrantino, who has served the organization in various roles since 2022,...
CPCA Recognizes Senator Rolison and Wife Lori with Namesake Family Room
(POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) ― New York State Senator Rob Rolison and wife Lori were honored today, October 24, with a plaque unveiling held outside the Child Advocacy Center at the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) for their unwavering commitment to the...
Dine Around Dutchess While Supporting Child Abuse Prevention
Dine Around Dutchess While Supporting Child Abuse Prevention (Poughkeepsie, NY) – To kick off the start of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hudson Valley residents can dine at some of their favorite local restaurants while raising funds to prevent child abuse...
CPCA to Combat Child Trafficking Through Enhanced Programming
(POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)―In recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) announced that it has been granted nearly $75 thousand from the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) to expand programming, support...
Local First Responders Compete in Battle of the Badges 5K for Child Abuse Prevention
(POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) – Dutchess County first responders and other local participants were not deterred by the weather this past Saturday, October 21, as they competed in the Third Annual Battle of the Badges 5K run to benefit the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse...
Marco D. Ingoglia Named Executive Director for the CPCA
(POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) – Following a widespread, months-long search, Marco D. Ingoglia has been recently appointed as the executive director for the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA). Ingoglia began the transition into the role as of June 5 with support from...
Champions Against Child Abuse Awards Celebrates Strong Partnerships and Greater Hope
(Poughkeepsie, NY) – The Champions Against Child Abuse Awards Celebration, held this past Thursday, May 4 at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie, signified a renewed strength between the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) and its community partners, as they...
Dine At Your Favorite Restaurants While Supporting Child Abuse Prevention
(POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) – In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hudson Valley residents can eat at some of their favorite restaurants next week while raising funds to combat child abuse and provide life-saving resources and programming. The Center for the...
The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Announces Interim Executive Director
(POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) – Rachel Johnson, who has 20 years of nonprofit experience, has been appointed as Interim Executive Director for the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA). Johnson, previously Director of Development of the CPCA, replaces Kimberly Haight...
