RAPP- Relatives As Parents Program Orange County

06/02/2026

It's that time of year again!

Our Annual Summer Picnic is around the corner on July 9th 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm. Schools ending, the weather is getting warm, and you are invited to join us for a Luau themed picnic at Thomas Bull Memorial Park.

Pizza, and drinks will be provided. If you'd like to bring a dish to share, please indicate yes, and what you want to bring in the registration. Registration is required. https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FCS_RAPP_PICNIC_2026_233

Lots of fun crafts, fun conversation, and play for all ages to be had.
Thank you to the Orange County Office for the Aging and to the Orange County Youth Bureau for making this event and others like it possible.

05/14/2026

Our Crafting Circle program returns next Friday, May 22 at the Main Library with a new time! 10:30-11:30am. Bring your own project to work on in a social setting! Register here: https://newburghlibrary.libcal.com/event/16568154

05/14/2026

💬 Having Hard Conversations doesn’t have to be so hard.

Join us for an engaging evening focused on building healthy relationships and open communication—for both youth and adults (sessions held separately).

🗓 Thursday, May 28
🕡 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
📍 CCE Orange County Office (Middletown, NY)

👥 Youth Course (Ages 11–17)
Healthy Relationships & Setting Boundaries
✔ Registration required - https://bit.ly/4cWo3LV

👨‍👩‍👧 Adult Course
Talking to Youth About S*x & S*xuality
✔ Childcare available
✔ Registration required - https://bit.ly/3QoJT1R

05/14/2026

https://www.gu.org/projects/gku/

What is Grandfamilies & Kinship University? Across the country, more than 2.5 million children are being raised by grandparents, relatives, and close family friends, often at a moment’s notice, and without support. These kinship and grandfamilies often form overnight, when a parent faces challenge...

04/28/2026

Please join us for a concurrent session for youth and adults with our friends from Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Registration is required!

The youth session (for you aged 11-17) will focus on Healthy Relationships and setting boundaries.

The adult session is for parents and caregivers to learn how to navigate conversations with their kids about s*x and s*xuality.

PPGNY will give you the tools to make having the hard conversations easier. Thank you as always to our funders at the Orange County Office for the Aging and the Orange County Youth Bureau for making theses events possible

💬 Having Hard Conversations doesn’t have to be so hard.

Join us for an engaging evening focused on building healthy relationships and open communication—for both youth and adults (sessions held separately).

🗓 Thursday, May 28
🕡 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
📍 CCE Orange County Office (Middletown, NY)

👥 Youth Course (Ages 11–17)
Healthy Relationships & Setting Boundaries
✔ Registration required - https://bit.ly/4cWo3LV

👨‍👩‍👧 Adult Course
Talking to Youth About S*x & S*xuality
✔ Childcare available
✔ Registration required - https://bit.ly/3QoJT1R

03/23/2026

I regret to have to share the sad news of the passing of Jerre Coleman, Linda Coleman's wonderful husband and long time volunteer for RAPP.

Linda was our RAPP Youth Coordinator for many many years and Jerre was her steadfast partner, who many of you got to know as our photographer for our RAPP Holiday Party and Summer Picnic. If you have a family photo in front of the beautiful fireplace backdrop from our Holiday Party, then you undoubtedly met Jerre and probably shared conversations or a laugh. Outside of his volunteer work with us, Jerre was a wonderful community member to so many, a great father, and a wonderful partner to Linda.

Please see the information linked about his services and where the family would like donations in lieu of flowers directed.

View Jerre Ward Coleman, Jr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/16/2026

CCE Orange County & Orange County 4-H are hiring for temporary jobs this summer at 4-H Camp Clover! This is great opportunity to get a summer job or get work experience! 🍀

We are looking for a Junior Day Camp Counselor (Must be 15 years old or older) & Senior Day Camp Counselor (Must be 18 years old or older)!

To learn more about the job and how to apply, visit https://cceorangecounty.org/4-h-camp-clover/camp-job-openings

03/12/2026

https://www.gksnetwork.org/resources/understanding-changes-to-snap/

Kinship families facing food insecurity may have questions about changes to SNAP benefits and requirements under HR-1, the comprehensive budget bill passed in 2025.

03/12/2026

03/05/2026

SNAP Benefits Update – Effective March 1
The Orange County Department of Social Services wants residents to stay informed about upcoming changes to SNAP benefits.

If you have questions about how these changes may affect you, visit: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/work-requirements.asp
or contact your caseworker.

We are committed to helping eligible Orange County residents maintain access to the benefits they rely on.