{"id":41437,"date":"2026-04-20T14:57:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=41437"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:57:55","slug":"equine-therapy-grant-aids-program-for-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2026\/04\/equine-therapy-grant-aids-program-for-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Equine Therapy Grant Aids Program For Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CAPTAIN Community Human Services has received a $4,000 grant from the GlobalFoundries\/Town of Malta Foundation to continue its partnership with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, providing equine-assisted psychotherapy for youth served through CAPTAIN\u2019s Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2024, the program addresses the mental health needs of youth experiencing housing instability and crisis. The Malta shelter provides 24\/7 care and support for children and teens ages 13 to 17 facing homelessness, family conflict or unsafe living conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Through the partnership, youth take part in structured group sessions at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, where licensed mental health professionals and certified equine specialists work together. The program focuses on building self-awareness, improving communication, developing coping skills and encouraging healthy self-care practices.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, 36 youth participated in the program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile our shelter provides critical housing and support services, this program fills an important gap by offering therapeutic experiences that help youth process what they\u2019ve been through,\u201d said Scott DeMarco, CAPTAIN CHS executive director.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><span class=\"\"><b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is a nonprofit horse sanctuary dedicated to supporting mental wellness through equine-assisted programs. With the addition of a new indoor facility, the program will now be offered year-round. In 2026, CAPTAIN CHS anticipates serving 30 to 40 youth through this initiative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe connection between horse and human can be incredibly grounding, especially for individuals experiencing crisis,\u201d said Dr. Erin Christopher-Sisk, founder and executive director of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.<\/p>\n<p>The grant sustains care.<\/p>\n<p><i>Provided by CAPTAIN Community Human Services; edited for style and length.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAPTAIN Community Human Services has received a $4,000 grant from the GlobalFoundries\/Town of Malta Foundation to continue its partnership with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, providing equine-assisted psychotherapy for youth served through CAPTAIN\u2019s Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. Launched in 2024, the program addresses the mental health needs of youth experiencing housing instability and crisis. 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