Review the list below to see which programs you may be eligible for based on your family situation. For additional information on any program, click the program name. Services are open to residents of Otsego County.

Early Childhood Services:
Building Healthy Families

• Pregnant or a child under 3 months of age
• Experiencing multiple stressors (i.e. single parent, finances, housing, relationship trouble)
• Submit application on-line by clicking here

Early Head Start

• Pregnant or a child under 3 years of age
• Household income at or below 130% of Federal Poverty Level (see chart below)
• Eligibility for center-based services: parent must be employed full-time or attending school

Head Start

• Child between the ages of 3-5
• Household income at or below 130% of Federal Poverty Level (see chart below)

The Children's Center

• Families with business in Otsego County Family Court
• Child between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)

• Resident of Cooperstown or Oneonta School District
• Child age 4

Energy Services:
Energy Opportunities

• NYSEG and National Grid customers
• Household income between 60-80% of the State Median Income (see chart below)

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)

• Household income at or below 60% of the State Median Income (see chart below)

Weatherization

• Household income at or below 60% of the State Median Income (see chart below)
• Proof of need for energy improvement measures

Health & Nutrition Services:
Community Connections

• Proof of need for nutritional assistance

Facilitated Enrollment

• No health insurance coverage (adults and/or children)
• Household income within eligibility guidelines. To view guidelines click here

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

• Pregnant and postpartum women and/or children under the age of 5
• Household income at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Level (see chart below) or recipient of PCAP/MOMS, Medicaid, TANF services, Head Start, free/reduced school meals, or food stamps.
• Have a nutritional or health reasons to qualify

Housing and Employment Services:
Employment Services

• Unemployed and/or underemployed adults
• Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (see chart below) or recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net benefits
• Proof of need to develop employment skills (i.e. limited education, poor work history) or barriers to obtaining/maintaining employment

Emergency Housing

• Homeless or
• At-risk of homelessness (i.e. late on housing payments/utilities, eviction notice)

Wheels to Work

• Employed or enrolled in job training program
• Receiving TANF or household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (see chart below)
• Documented need for transportation assistance to obtain/retain employment

Victim Services:
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP)

• Primary or secondary victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault or
• Innocent victim of a crime