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NEW!  COVID-19 Resources

Community Action Agencies across the country are taking steps to assist with responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in their local communities.  To this effort, Opportunities for Otsego has created a one-stop webpage for Otsego County residents to get information on COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and other valuable resources.  Jump to our COVID-19 Resource page.

About Opportunities for Otsego

Founded in 1966, Opportunities for Otsego helps alleviate poverty and fosters self-sufficiency through comprehensive and holistic client-centered services. The Agency focuses its attention on specific problems affecting the community, mobilizes resources, and creates solutions to unlock opportunities for low-income individuals and disenfranchised families. Our services encourage economic stability, social justice, and the promotion of healthy lives and families for residents of Otsego County.

Agency Mission

The leader in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities.

Upcoming Events

03.04.2021 - Enhancing the Court Process for Domestic Violence Litigants: Hon. Brian D Burns, Supreme Court Justice, and the Violence Intervention Program invite court staff and stakeholders to participate in a three-day virtual workshop led by the Center for Court Innovation. The aim of this interactive and dynamic training is to enhance the understanding of domestic violence cases for court staff and attorneys. Training will be held on 03/04, 03/11 and 3/18 from 10:30AM to Noon.  Register here.

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What's Happening...

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Visit our new one-stop COVID-19 Resource page to get information on testing, vaccines, and other resources relevant to Otsego County residents. Click here.

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COVID-19 Agency Updates: Please visit our News page for details and updates on program operations.

OFO recommends that the community continue to adhere to NYS State Department of Health recommendations to wear a mask; maintain 6 feet of distance in public; cover coughs and sneezes; and use proper washing techniques.

Individuals who are concerned they may have symptoms of COVID-19 should call the Bassett Healthcare COVID-19 response line at 607.547.5555.

Please visit our Resources page for additional community supports.

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Now Enrolling! Head Start is enrolling 3 and 4 year old children for the 2020-2021 program year.  Children must be turning 3 years old in order to enroll.  Centers are located in Cherry Valley, Cooperstown, Laurens, Morris, Oneonta, Richfield Springs, Schenevus, and Unadilla.  For more information, call 607.433.8055 or visit our Eligibility  page.

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Now Offering Online Homebuyer Education!  Learn if homeownership is right for you and how to prepare financially for homeownership.EHomeLogo_white_for website.png

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Annual Report

$5,320,139reinvested into the local economy through employee salaries and program services. (FY2020)

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