RAPP- Relatives As Parents Program Orange County

RAPP- Relatives As Parents Program Orange County RAPP provides monthly support groups, referrals, and education to Orange County relatives caring for children that are not their own.

September is National Kinship Care Month! September 1st will be group in Middletown after our summer break. Thank you to...
08/25/2026

September is National Kinship Care Month! September 1st will be group in Middletown after our summer break.

Thank you to those that joined us at our Annual RAPP Movie Night at the Warwick Drive-In Theater where we raised funds for the summer camp scholarships and to those who joined us at the Annual RAPP Summer Picnic.

We are back to regularly scheduled programs for September with group in Middletown on Tuesday September 1st from 6:30-8pm
and group in New Windsor Tuesday September 8th from 6:30-8pm.

Reach out with any questions! We look forward to seeing you then!

07/23/2026

🌱🍎 Calling all young chefs!

Visit the SNAP-Ed NY team at the 4-H Farm & Family Fair and join us for Market Sprouts, a FREE food and nutrition adventure for kids!

Kids will:
πŸ›’ Shop a farmers market using Market Sprout Bucks
πŸ₯• Select fresh produce to take home
πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Make a delicious seasonal recipe
πŸ“ Learn about healthy eating through hands-on fun

No registration is required - just stop by and join the fun! Sessions are offered on a first come, first served basis.

πŸ“… July 24 & 25
πŸ“ Education Center & 4-H Park, 300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY

We can't wait to see your future foodies at the Fair! πŸŒ½πŸ…πŸ₯’

07/23/2026

πŸ’œ Take a moment to pause, breathe, and recharge at the 4-H Farm & Family Fair

Life can get busy, even at the fair! Stop by our Moments for Mindfulness Affirmation Tent to enjoy a peaceful break and participate in activities designed to support wellness for all ages.

- Create your own affirmation bracelet
- Refresh with infused water
- Add a message to our affirmation flags
- Explore sensory activities for young children
- Relax and reset before enjoying the rest of your day

Whether you stay for a few minutes or a little longer, we invite you to take time for yourself.

πŸ“… July 24, 25 & 26
πŸ“ Education Center & 4-H Park
300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY

We can't wait to see you at the fair!

07/23/2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is excited to announce the 4-H Farm & Family Fair happening this July! πŸŽ‘πŸ„

The fair will run from Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th.

πŸ“ Education Center & 4-H Park
300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY

🎟️ FREE Admission
πŸš— Parking: $5 per car

Enjoy three days packed with fun for all ages:
🎠 Amusement Rides
πŸ„ Animal Shows & 4-H Exhibits
πŸ¦† Duck Derby
🎨 Family & Kids Activities
πŸ” Delicious Food
🎢 Live Entertainment
πŸ›οΈ Local Vendors
…and so much more!

πŸ•’ Fair Hours
β€’ Friday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
β€’ Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
β€’ Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🎬 Don't miss Friday Night Movie Night for a fun evening under the stars!

πŸ“ž Questions? Call 845-344-1234, Ext. 261
🌐 Learn more: https://cceorangecounty.org/4-h-farm-family-fair

One of our long time RAPP participants is having a surgery that requires a long recovery. There is a meal train to help ...
07/15/2026

One of our long time RAPP participants is having a surgery that requires a long recovery. There is a meal train to help support her as she heals that you can access here if you would like to support.

Lisa Johnson, one of our long time RAPP participants and mentors is having a hip surgery and will be on restricted movement during her recovery for about 3 weeks. She could use help with meals and the best times for delivery are late afternoon and early evening to her home. If you can help at all sh...

07/15/2026
Our friends at the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York are hosting a Family Fun Day at Braeside Camp in Mid...
07/15/2026

Our friends at the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York are hosting a Family Fun Day at Braeside Camp in Middletown on August 23rd. Please see their flyer below and sign up now to join them for a fun family day at the pool!

Loading up our carts and getting ready to head out to Thomas Bull  to set up for our picnic this afternoon. Can't wait t...
07/09/2026

Loading up our carts and getting ready to head out to Thomas Bull to set up for our picnic this afternoon. Can't wait to see you all there.

A huge Thank You to the Orange County Youth Bureau and Orange County Office for the Aging for their funding that makes these events possible.

Thank you as well to Orange County Parks and Recreation for having us year after year

07/08/2026
07/08/2026

πŸ“£ We're Hiring! GleanMobile Donation Coordinator

The CCE Orange County GleanMobile Program works to help improve healthy life choices among families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout the Hudson Valley, working with community agencies throughout the region. The GleanMobile Donation Coordinator organizes and coordinates activities relating to the GleanMobile, a food recovery program; coordinates all aspects of produce donations including farm communications and reporting process; coordinates pick up and distribution of farm donations, assists with field gleaning programs and events in collaboration with supervisor and other team staff; gathers and delivers gleaned produce/resources with supervisor and other team staff; provides occasional guidance to volunteers and staff during gleaning events; provides scheduling; collects and maintains data. This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work and will assist in delivering educational programs as defined. This is a grant-funded, non-exempt position working 40 hours per week.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position. Compensation paid at the rate of $23.64 per hour.

All applications must be received online by July 20, 2026. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/4wwBPvP

Address

18 Seward Avenue
Middletown, NY
10940

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(845) 344-1234

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