| 1852 |
Opened as the Cayuga Asylum for Destitute Children. We were originally located on Owasco Street- where Kinney Drugs is now. |
| 1954 |
The Board of Trustees decided to refocus Cayuga Home's mission on serving youth in the Family Court system. The Board further decided to adopt the then-new “cottage model” of treatment. The Meaker property on Hamilton Avenue was purchased. (Note: The Meaker Mansion- our current Administration Building- was built in 1908.) |
| 1956 |
May Cottage opens. |
| 1961 |
Based on the success of May Cottage, the Emerson and the Cowen Cottages open. |
| 1966 |
A home on Hamilton Avenue was purchased. This building was originally used as the residence for the program director. |
| 1987 |
Hamilton Avenue home was converted into an Agency Operated Boarding Home (AOBH). |
| 1990 |
A site on Franklin Street purchased. In early 1991, the Agency Operated Boarding Home moved to that site. |
| 1991 |
The Intensive Family Preservation Program was started and housed on Hamilton Avenue. The beginning of this program initiated several other programs over the following years- creating Family Resiliency. |
| 1993 |
Weekend Respite Program opened. |
| 1994 |
The licensure on the AOBH was changed to that of a Group Home. |
| 1994 |
Another home on Hamilton Avenue was purchased. This building is currently used for offices. |
| 1998 |
Remodeled the second Hamilton Avenue home and the Family Resiliency Programs moved in. |
| 1999 |
Developed the Seneca County Prevention and Reunification Program. |
| 1999 |
The Allyn Kitchen opened. |
| 1999 |
The On Grounds Infirmary opened. |
| 1999 |
Auburn Enlarged City School District began providing instructions on grounds. |
| 2000 |
Began Functional Family Therapy (FFT). |
| 2001 |
Opened Seneca Region Office. |
| 2002 |
Opened Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care. |
| 2003 |
Opened Monroe Region Office. |
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