We know that the communities we serve need our support now more than ever. To do this effectively, we’re asking you to complete the short survey below to help us better understand the impact you are facing during our current COVID-19 pandemic. We also want to learn about the services that may be needed to assist...
We are now accepting applications for Fall enrollment in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs! Parents who want to register their child in Head Start for the 2020-2021 school year can start the process online today! Families must meet eligibility requirements to apply. For more info and to start your application for services, visit our...
By Harold O'Neil, Buffalo News Seventy-four local organizations on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic will share $4.5 million in grant funding, according to the WNY Covid-19 Community Response Fund. The fund – a collaboration of philanthropic organizations in the region – announced the grants. It is coordinated by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Health...
On April 9th, 2020, our Springville Head Start Academy held a “Parking Lot Parade.” Head Start staff prepared turkey dinners with all of the fixings for our parents to take home and children received activity bags! Over three dozen Head Start families participated in our curbside pick-up event, and our team delivered meals and activity bags...
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! ...