Events

Learn how you can help change a life & meet the TFCO team! Educate yourself, spread the word, volunteer, or become a Treatment Parent yourself.

CHJC's Community Clinic of Jefferson County (CCJC) will be offering a new group geared toward men who are aged 18 and older. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a therapeutic group setting where masculinity can be explored while getting support from peers. If you are a client of the Community Clinic of Jefferson,... Read more »Men’s Group

Join CHJC's Fostering Futures Recruitment and Training Specialist, Karli Kukula, for a FREE Virtual Informational Session. Ask questions, meet the team, and learn more about how you can be a positive change in a youth's life by becoming a foster parent!

Learn how you can help change a life and meet the treatment care team! Educate yourself, spread the word, volunteer, or become a treatment parent yourself.

Learn how you can help change a life and meet the treatment care team! Educate yourself, spread the word, volunteer, or become a treatment parent yourself!

CHJC is excited to partner with The Youth Alliance of Jefferson County to host a Trunk-or-Treat event to fill a trunk with hygiene items! Each participant who donates a hygiene item will be offered face painting! There will be candy and fun for the kids!  

Learn how you can be the change in a youth's life! Meet the treatment team and ask questions!

"Join us in brightening the holidays for local foster youth! Learn about our holiday gift drive "Hope for the Holidays," meet the team, help spread the word, and even become a treatment parent yourself.

Join CHJC and co-sponsor Neighbors of Watertown! Win big! Business card drop! Grow your network! Hors D 'Oeuvres, cash bar, and music! $10 for Chamber Members (advance pricing), $15 for non-members.

Come be a part of something truly heartwarming! Join your local TFCO team for an uplifting discussion on how we can make this holiday season extra special for local foster youth. Discover the magic of our 'Hope for the Holidays' gift drive, get to know the incredible team behind it all, and help us spread... Read more »Treatment Parent Live Information Night

Join your local TFCO team for an uplifting discussion on making this holiday season extra special for our local foster youth. Discover the magic of our 'Hope for the Holidays' gift drive and meet the incredible team behind this heartwarming initiative. Together, let's spread joy far and wide, illuminating the lives of these deserving youth.... Read more »Treatment Parent Information Night

Agenda: Welcome and Introduction to CHJC Overview of Foster Parenting and Kinship Caregiving Application Process and Training Requirements Q&A Session This information session is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fostering and kinship caregiving journey. Whether you are just beginning to explore this rewarding path or have specific questions about the... Read more »Virtual Foster Parent and Kinship Caregiver Information Session

Join us for an incredible opportunity to make a real difference! We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Virtual Treatment Parent Information Night! It's a chance to meet our amazing treatment team and discover how each one of us can play a pivotal role in transforming a child's life. This event isn't just about... Read more »Virtual Treatment Parent Information Session

Urgent Call to Action! Our community needs caring hearts! CHJC's TFCO Recruitment Team is urgently seeking foster homes. Join our live virtual information night on January 30 at 6:30 PM via Zoom to learn how YOU can make a profound difference in a child's life. Let's create loving homes together.

Join us in making a difference! Ever wondered how you can be a beacon of hope and change a life? Here's your chance to learn, contribute, and be part of something truly special! Educate yourself about the incredible work being done to make a positive impact on lives. Spread the word far and wide, because... Read more »Live Virtual Treatment Parent Information Night

We're excited to announce CHJC's Live Virtual Treatment Parent Information Night on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:30 PM! Join us for an enlightening session where you'll learn firsthand how you can make a difference and discover how you can profoundly impact a child's life by becoming a foster parent. Let's embark on this journey of... Read more »Live Virtual Treatment Parent Information Night

Join us in making a life-saving difference! Our blood drive is back on February 28, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm at our State Street Campus gymnasium. Your donation can mean the world to someone in need. Sign up now to secure your spot and be a hero! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results... #BloodDrive #SaveLives #JoinUs

CHJC's Foster Care Recruitment Team is hosting a special virtual information night, and we'd love for you to join! It's all about spreading warmth and joy by learning how you can change a young person's life as a foster parent. Join us on March 12 at 6:30 pm for an evening filled with heart-to-heart conversations... Read more »Virtual Treatment Parent Information Night

We're excited to announce that Chick-fil-A is hosting a special CHJC Spirit Night on Thursday, March 21st! Join us between 4:00 and 8:00 pm to enjoy your favorite meal while supporting an amazing cause. Ten percent of each purchase made during this time will be generously donated to CHJC, helping us continue our mission of... Read more »CHJC Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A Watertown

CHJC’s Family Permanency Program (FPP) is teaming with the Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) to host an insightful seminar designed to demystify the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for school-age children. Whether you're an educator, an agency representative, or a concerned family member, this seminar offers valuable knowledge and strategies to navigate the IEP... Read more »Unlocking Potential: Understanding the IEP Process

Curious about fostering? Join us for our upcoming informational session! Whether you're considering fostering, offering respite care, or exploring kinship options, we've got you covered. Our next session will take place virtually on Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 PM, and will continue to be held every third Thursday of each month. Come dive into discussions... Read more »Foster Parent Virtual Information Session

We're excited to extend a warm invitation to you for our upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive. This event is not only an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of others but also a chance for our community to come together in support of a vital cause. Your generous donation can save lives... Read more »Red Cross Blood Drive

Curious about fostering? Join us for our upcoming informational session! Whether you're considering fostering, offering respite care, or exploring kinship options, we've got you covered. Our next session will take place virtually on Thursday, July 18th at 6:00 pm, and will continue to take place every third Thursday of each month. Come dive into discussions... Read more »Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session

Tully's Coupon CHJC PARTNERS WITH TULLY’S, WATERTOWN FOR FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT THE SOZO TEEN CENTER Watertown, New York (June 7, 2024) – The Children's Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) is excited to announce a fundraising partnership with Tully's Good Times in Watertown. This special event will take place on July 23, 2024, at Tully’s... Read more »CHJC PARTNERS WITH TULLY’S, WATERTOWN FOR FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT THE SOZO TEEN CENTER

We’re delighted to announce the 2024 CHJC Annual Golf Tournament, marking CHJC’s 165th Anniversary, scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024, at the beautiful Highland Meadows Golf Club in Watertown, New York. Last year, our generous sponsors played a monumental role in raising over $50,000. All funds raised are dedicated exclusively to funding CHJC’s SoZo Teen... Read more »CHJC Annual Golf Tournament – Celebrating 165 Years

Are you interested in making a difference in a child's life? Join us for a free virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session hosted by CHJC! This is the perfect opportunity to learn about becoming a foster parent or kinship caregiver and how you can provide a safe and supportive environment for children in need. During this... Read more »Free Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session

Guiding Futures: The Children's Home Joring Experience Join us for an exciting Siberian Husky joring demonstration, where you'll witness these magnificent dogs in action and learn about the thrilling sport of joring and mushing. Our event will include comprehensive education on essential commands, the specialized gear and equipment used, and crucial safety precautions to ensure... Read more »Guiding Futures: The Children’s Home Joring Experience

Join Us! Interested in becoming a foster parent? Now’s your chance! We’re hosting a FREE Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session on Thursday, September 19, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Learn how you can make a difference in a child's life. For more info, visit our website or contact our recruiter: www.chjc.org | 315-777-9700 #FosterCare #CHJC... Read more »Free Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session

Join Us to Become a Foster Parent Today! Are you ready to make a difference in a child's life? 💙 CHJC is hosting a FREE virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session to help answer your questions and show you how you can provide a loving home for a child in need. Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 6:00... Read more »Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session

Save a Life: Donate Blood at Our Red Cross Blood Drive! Join us on Thursday, October 24th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at CHJC’s Campus Gymnasium, located at 1704 State Street, for a vital Red Cross Blood Drive. Your donation can make a difference in the lives of those in need. Every drop counts... Read more »Red Cross Blood Drive

All4One Adoption Awareness Run 2024 Join us for the 2024 All4One Adoption Awareness Run—a 24-hour relay covering 125 miles to raise awareness for the 125,000+ children waiting to be adopted in the U.S. Friday, November 22, 2024, starting at 3:00 PM and concluding at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The relay kicks off... Read more »All4One Adoption Awareness Run