Delaware Opportunities is a community action agency, serving the citizens of Delaware County, NY, since 1965.

Community Resources

Community Resource Directory


American Red Cross in South Central New York Region
Provides services such as helping disaster victims and teaching lifesaving skills.
607-785-7207
Email: manager@1redcross.org
Website: http://www.1redcross.org/index.php


The ARC of Delaware County
Helping children and adults with disabilities. For more information on children’s services, adult services and the Parent Support Group visit:  
http://www.delarc.org/


Catskill Center for Independence
6104 State Highway 23
PO Box 1247
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-432-8000 Voice & TTY
Fax: 607-432-6907
Website: www.ccfi.us


Child Health Plus/Family Health Plus
Public Health Insurance


Click on the Links below for more information:
Child Health Plus (English)   Child Health Plus (Spanish)


Family Health Plus


Complete the ACCESS NY Public Health Insurance Eligibility Screening Tool to see which public health
insurance program you and your family may be eligible for by clicking here.


Community organizations that can help you apply for health insurance:


Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network of South Central New York, Inc.
Toll Free: 1-800-231-0744
Website: http://www.mothersandbabies.org/


Child Protective Services (CPS)
To report suspected incidences of child abuse and maltreatment
Statewide Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-800-342-3720
TDD/TTY: 1-800-638-5163
IF YOU BELIEVE A CHILD IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
For more information on Child Protective Services visit their website: http://ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps/


Colleges and Programs Offering Early Childhood Training:
-Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES (DCMO BOCES)
Adult Education Training Career Training Programs:
Child Development Association (CDA) click here
Early Childhood Education click here 


-State University of New York Delhi
Teacher Education Transfer options are designed to prepare students for transfer to classroom
teacher preparation programs in three areas: early childhood, childhood, and adolescence education. 
Click here to visit their website.


-State University of New York College at Oneonta
Elementary Education including programs in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education and
Early Childhood/Childhood Dual Certificate.  For more information click here.


Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Delaware County
Visit their website for information on Nutrition and Health, Parenting Practices, Environmental/Housing
Issues, 4H Youth Development and upcoming events by clicking here.


Delaware County, NY Departments:  
Including Public Health, Social Services, Office for the Aging and Office of Employment and Training
Website: http://www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments.htm


Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
To learn more about Delaware County including town profiles, health care providers,
county government agencies or sign up for their e-newsletter click here.


Delaware County eCenter
The eCenter offers a selection of business courses and computer classes.  For more information
visit their website: http://www.dcecenter.com/index.htm



Delaware County Food Banks
Delaware Opportunities Inc.
Linda Vausse, Food Bank Coordinator:
607-746-1600


Delaware County Libraries
Website: http://www.4cls.org/delaware.html


Delaware County Mental Health
Adult Services:
1 Hospital Road
Walton, NY 13856
607-865-6522


Family & Children Services:
132 Delaware Street 2A
Walton, NY 13856
607-865-8255


Delaware Opportunities Inc.
Community Action Agency
607-746-1600
Programs and Services including Healthy Families, WIC, and Car Seat Safety Program


Handicapped Children’s Association
607-798-7177
Website: www.hcaserves.com/


Mother’s and Babies Perinatal Network
Services include free or low-cost education and referral services for families
Toll Free: 1-800-231-0744
Website: http://www.mothersandbabies.org/


Additional resources can be found on the CCR&R Family Pages, click here.