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  • Community Outreach Centers effectively meet the needs of local community members with food pantries, information and referrals, application assistance, and a wide variety of services and programs.

    A few services include Back-to-School, Winter Gear, Thanksgiving Baskets, Christmas Bureau, and summer camp scholarships. For eligibility information, contact your local outreach center. Outreach contact information and hours can be found here.

  • JCEO has 14 total Community Outreach Centers in Clinton and Franklin Counties. You can find address, hours, and contact information for each outreach center here.

  • Each Outreach Center operates different office hours. You can find hours for each center here. Check our Facebook page for information on closures!

  • The Senior Outreach Program meets the diverse needs of the aging population in Clinton County by providing information about programs, benefits, and services that may be available to them.

    Some of the services offered by Senior Outreach include Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance, Silver Connections, and Rural Transportation.

    To learn more, call the office and ask to speak with the Senior Outreach department at 518-561-6310.

  • Senior Outreach is only offered in Clinton County and is administered through the primary office at 54 Margaret Street in the City of Plattsburgh.

  • Our Day Care Program can assist parents with finding safe and affordable daycare. We also help individuals become a licensed or registered day care provider.

  • Day Care is only offered in Clinton County and is administered through the primary office at 54 Margaret Street in the City of Plattsburgh.

  • The Energy Services Program reduces energy costs for income-eligible households by making their homes more energy efficient, at no cost to the household.

  • Energy Services is offered in both Clinton and Franklin Counties.

  • Head Start & Early Head Start is a comprehensive childhood education program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five, while building relationships with families.

  • Head Start and Early Head Start are offered in both Clinton and Franklin counties. Location information can be found here.

    HS & EHS programs are administered through the primary office at 54 Margaret Street in the City of Plattsburgh.

  • The Food Services Program works to improves community health by distributing recovered and farmed food to those in need.

  • Food Services provides food to Clinton, Franklin, and St. Lawrence counties. Operations are facilitated through our Malone office at 43 Valco Drive.

FAQs

  • Find locations, contact information, and hours here.

    Do you have children attending Glasgow, Momot, Oak, CVES, or Chazy elementary schools? They may be eligible for the Backpack Program. Ask your school for more information.

  • Christmas Bureau, Holiday Helpers, and Thanksgiving Basket applications open on October 1st, 2025.

    • Deadline for Thanksgiving Baskets is Friday, November 14th 2025.

    • Deadline for Holiday Helpers is Monday, November 24th 2025 at 2:30pm.

    • Deadline for Christmas Bureau is Friday, December 12th 2025.

    For more information about applying, contact your local Community Outreach Center.

  • Life can be unpredictable. If you’re facing an unexpected hardship or crisis, your local Community Outreach Center is here to help. Our staff will listen, review your situation, and help connect you with support and resources that may be available.

  • New or soon-to-be parents, you may be eligible for Early Head Start. Learn more here.

    Children ages 3-5? You may be eligible for Head Start. Learn more here.

    Looking for a registered Daycare provider in Clinton County? Look here.

    Interested in Summer Camp Scholarships? Contact your local Community Outreach Center.

  • For up-to-date information on office closures due to holidays or weather, check our Facebook page.