It's National Census Day of Action! When we are undercounted in the Census, New York State loses out on essential funding and representation that directly impacts our communities. Completing the Census ensures that our schools, health centers, assistance programs and other vital resources are adequately funded. That also includes Head Start, WIC, SNAP, Medicare and Medicaid! Please...
If you missed the CAO Mobile Market yesterday, no worries! Our produce truck will be parked in front of the Roosevelt Senior Apartments, located at 921 Main Street (near Carlton), TODAY (3/31) at 11am! We will be selling $10 pre-packed produce bags, while supplies last! The bags will include an assortment of vegetable staples (tomatoes, onions,...
IMPORTANT CAO UPDATE: Our Food Pantry will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24th with temporary extended hours from 10am - 3pm. The pantry will be open from Tuesday - Friday while supplies last. Clients are required to bring photo ID and some form of ID for other household members to prove household size. Clients may visit twice a...
Parents and Guardians! Our amazing Head Start and Early Head Start team has created a series of parent/child lesson plans and activities that will be uploaded daily on our Facebook page at CAO WNY Head Start Facebook Page. Please click the link and check back daily for updates, resources and information that can support you...
The health and safety of our employees and client community remains our highest priority, and we want to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with guidance from health and state officials, we have taken necessary precautions to protect our CAO family and those...
This evening, our President and CEO, L. Nathan Hare, appeared on WIVB-TV Channel 4 to give a coronavirus update on our Head Start / Early Head Start programs. The health and safety of our employees and the children and families we serve will always be our first priority! ...
All Head Start | Early Head Start Parents and Guardians: Check out our new, dedicated Facebook page for information on our Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood programs. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/caoheadstart.org/ Updated information on our operations, as well as learning tools and additional resources for parents, will be readily available. We will also provide updates here on...
Effective March 16, 2020, please note the DART clinic is maintaining normal dispensing and clinic hours. Information regarding any changes, if necessary, will be reflected here, on DART’s program page, CAO’s Facebook page as well as through our personal greeting when contacting the clinic at 716-884-9101....
PLEASE NOTE: The week of March 16, 2020 is a scheduled training week for staff. There is no scheduled programming for Head Start and Early Head Start children. Staff should report to work. If there are any changes, please look for updates on WIVB-TV Channel 4, our website and CAOWNY Facebook page. ...
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, our food pantry will be temporarily changing its standard operating procedure for the health and safety of our clients and employees. As such, our Emergency and Family Services division will be temporarily suspending operations next week to adequately prepare for the anticipated increase in activity at our food pantry. Our first...