Community Outreach
The Community Outreach Program meets the needs of disabled and elderly individuals and low income families. Twelve outreach centers located throughout Clinton County are the entrance points for many people seeking services. Each center provides information on various services available such as food baskets, clothing and other necessities. Outreach workers are able to assist in filling out applications for HEAP or the Christmas bureau. They provide one-on-one confidential assistance maximizing the amount of personal support JCEO offers. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT JCEO's Family Development Program provides interested families with NYS Certified Family Development Workers who assist with goal setting and serve as community resources. Family Development services are free, confidential and are designed to help families attain self-reliance. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Community Outreach Centers offer assistance to families facing eviction and/or homelessness. Families are provided with information, advocacy and referrals to appropriate commnity resources. Budgeting assistace is offered to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. Funds for emergency utility assistance, rent or security deposits are provided on a case by case basis and require an affordable repayment agreement. CHILD HEALTH PLUS/FAMILY HEALTH PLUS/MEDICAID Community Outreach staff are trained as facilitated enrollers for these programs. Eligible families may apply for these programs at all sites (see list below for site locations). FOOD PANTRIES Each outreach center has a food pantry that is available for those needing assistance. They provide families with nutritious staple foods such as pasta, canned goods, and much more. The service is strictly confidential. PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Sally Soucia has been employed at JCEO for fourteen years and is currently the Community Outreach Program Director. Her belief in Community Action and the mission of JCEO has encouraged extensive involvement in programs such as Family Development, Community Outreach, Senior Outreach, HEAP and Emergency Services. E-mail Sally Soucia: souciasa@jceo.org.
“This opportunity has been rewarding and challenging. The greatest asset I have found as an employee at JCEO is the constant growth and vision for the future.” - Sally Community Outreach Centers
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