ANDRUS

Orchard School

Located in a handsomely renovated dairy barn on the sloping hill of a former apple orchard, the nationally acclaimed Orchard School embodies both the comfort of nurturing care and the promise of new opportunities. One hundred fifty-five students in grades K to 9 attend the Orchard School year-round; 73 students are referred to our Residential Treatment Program by their local school districts or departments of social services and 82 are referred to the Day Treatment Program by their local school districts. Residential and Day students are educated together in the school program. All of us at ANDRUS are proud that ...

EASY

Eastchester After School Youth (EASY) Through the Eastchester After School Youth program (EASY), we offer affordable after-school supervision for elementary and middle school-aged children. Children are provided with opportunities to complete homework, spend time with friends, try new activities and pursue their individual interests in a safe and friendly atmosphere. At EASY, we aim to provide something for everyone. Children are encouraged to select from a variety of enrichment programs that support math, science, language arts, and social development, including educational and recreational computer access, arts & crafts, cooking, indoor and outdoor sports and games, and a quiet, supervised homework room. In ...

Host Your Event at ANDRUS

Whether you are planning a corporate event, bridal shower, retirement party, or wedding reception, Andrus is here to provide you with a memorable and care- free experience, complete with professionally trained staff, and beautiful surroundings. Accommodating groups from 15-150, our facility features ample parking as well as beautifully appointed rooms. We are also proud to offer menus from our local caterers that will reflect our passion for fine foods, fresh ingredients and culinary artistry. The Center for Learning & Innovation Plan your next meeting or conference at the Andrus Center for Learning and Innovation to make use of our fully equipped meeting ...

Staff Celebrates Awards!

Congratulations to this quarter’s Julia Award winners. The four winners, nominated by their peers, demonstrate these qualities in their work at ANDRUS: Joyful, Unique, Leaders, Industrious and inspiring, and Accomplished achievers.

We are also pleased to announced the 2012 Debra Jeanne Snyder Spirit of Sanctuary Award which is presented annually to an indirect care employee whose work requires regular interaction with multiple departments and division staff, is viewed as a knowledgeable resource for the ANDRUS community, and models the seven commitments of Sanctuary.

To read more about the winners of both awards, click here.

Meet the ANDRUS Board and Leadership

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Connect with Sanctuary!

The Sanctuary Institute has recently launched a brand new website, click below to learn more about the Sanctuary Model along with trainings and consultations.

ANDRUS Early Learning Center

at Tuckahoe’s Village Hall

Now Open- Enroll Today!

For more information, click here.

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Orchard School Scores High!

We are very proud of our students’ performance on New York State tests, including Regents exams, and the academic progress they achieve while at the Orchard School.

In 2011, 70% of the students at the Orchard School passed the Living Environment Regents and 50% of the students who passed received a score of 80 or higher. For more testing results, click here.

YONKERS CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

ANDRUS has launched a public education campaign to increase awareness of the effects of childhood adversity.

Our series of Town Hall meetings is now underway, with six scheduled. If you are interested in attending or hosting please contact Michael McLeod (914) 965-3700 ext. 1294 or mmcleod@jdam.org

To Read the White Paper, click here.

To Read the Executive Summary, click here.

Find out: What’s your ACE Score?

Pictured (L to R) City Council Member Wilson Terrero, Superintendent Bernard Pierorazio, Lorelei Atalie Vargas, Brian Farragher, Mayor Mike Spano, Jim Bostic,City Council President Chuck Lesnick and Nancy Woodruff Ment.