Community Resources
Child Care Services
Child Care Program Licensing Entities:
Neighborhood Center (315) 732-4871 certifies family child care providers and school-age child care (SACC) programs in Oneida County
Office of Children and Family Services--Syracuse Regional Office (315) 423-1202 certifies all modalities of care in Herkimer & Madison counties, and group family providers and child care centers in Oneida County
Agencies that offer training to child care personnel:
Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
American Red Cross:
Herkimer--866-2890;
Oneida--363-2900
Rome--336-0030
Utica--733-4666
BOCES:
Oneida/Madison--361-5500
Oneida/Herkimer--793-8555
Herkimer 867-2000
Local colleges
The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is a member of this statewide network of child care resource and referral agencies.
Parenting Services
- Catholic Charities 724-2158
- Community Health Worker Program
Herkimer County 867-1430
Oneida County 798-5836
- Community Maternity Services 894-9941
- Cornell Cooperative Extension
Herkimer County 866-7920
Oneida County 736-3394
- Crisis Pregnancy Center 738-9435
Herkimer 867-6148
Rome 337-0242
- Family Nurturing Center 738-9773
- Foster Grandparent Program
339-5640
A program for senior citizens 60 and older. The Program covers three counties, Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison.
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
339-5640 - Parent Education and Awareness Program offers parenting education by certified providers to help separating or divorcing parents better understand the effects of their breakup on their children and to give them information and ideas about how to make the new family situation easier and more livable for themselves and their children. For more information, contact them at (888) 809-2798.
- Parent to Parent of NYS offers resources to families of children with special health care needs who require assistance locating objective, family-friendly health information. Resources include Fact Sheets, Tip Sheets and a template of a Health Care Notebook which can be personalized to record and store your family's individual information.
1-866-727-6970
- Planned Parenthood Association 724-6146
- St. Luke's Memorial Hospital 735-4377
- United Cerebral Palsy 724-6907
Your facilitated enroller will help you figure out which plan you are eligible for, gather all necessary paperwork and forward your application to the appropriate destination. Facilitated Enrollment is a way to learn about health insurance choices for you and your child and provides an easier way to apply for Child and Family Health Plus and Medicaid. For more information, contact:
- Oneida County:
Utica (315) 732-4657 or toll free 1-877-267-6193 - Herkimer County: (315) 866-0030
- Madison County: (315) 732-4657 or toll free 1-877-267-6193
Human Services
Breastfeeding Education & Support
- Lactation Consultants
Little Falls Hospital 823-5264
Rome Memorial 338-7124
St. Luke's Hospital 798-6762
- WIC Breastfeeding Educators
Herkimer County 866-5029
Oneida County 798-5560
Herkimer-Madison 724-6146
- Mohawk Valley Breastfeeding Network
853-1238
- Mohawk Valley Perinatal Network 732-4657
- County Health Departments
Herkimer 867-1176
Rome 336-0100
Utica 798-5634
- March of Dimes 1-800-244-WALK
- Birthright of Oneida County 797-1160
- Catholic Charities 724-2158
- Community Health & Behavioral Services
Utica 798-8868
Rome 336-8301
- Crisis Pregnancy Center
Utica 738-9435
Herkimer 867-6148
Rome 337-0242
- Family Services 735-2236
- Mohawk Valley Community Action
Herkimer 866-0030 Rome 339-5640
- Neighborhood Center 732-2225
- Planned Parenthood Association 724-6146
- Samaritan Counseling Center 724-5173
- United Cerebral Palsy 724-6907
- Crisis Pregnancy
Utica 738-9435
Herkimer 867-6148
Rome 337-0242
- Children's Mobile Assessment Team (CMAT) 732-0473
- Community Evaluation Team 734-3456
- Domestic Violence Services
Herkimer County 866-8464
Oneida County 797-7740
- Rape Crisis Services
Herkimer County 866-0458
Oneida County 797-7740
- Runaway & Homeless Youth
Utica 797-8500
Rome 339-4960
- American Red Cross
Herkimer 866-2890
Rome 336-0030
Utica 733-4666
- Community Food Bank 733-0346
- Food Bank Of CNY
1-800-444-1562
The Food Bank distributes food-to-food pantries, soup kitchens, senior meal programs, and other not-for-profit programs that use food in their services. The Food Bank is a not-for-profit organization working to eliminate hunger, through food distribution, education, and advocacy with the community. - Madison County Food Cupboards
The following food cupboards provide an emergency food source for people having no food. Referral from a local pastor or agency is preferred. This service is limited to emergencies. Help is usually given for no more than a three-day period.
Brookfield.......................................................889-3348 or 899-334 By appointmentCanastota.......................................................................................... 697-3140
The Opportunity Shop Center St., Canastota M-F 9-4
Cazenovia.......................................................................................... 655-3174
Caz Cares, 101 Nelson St., Cazenovia Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am -- noon
Chittenango....................................................................................... 687-9068
Sullivan Food Cupboard 216 Genesee St. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10-1
DeRuyter.............................................................................852-6258, 852-9827
Town Hall Tues., Thurs., Sat., 10-12 and Thurs. 7-8 pm
Tues. & Thus., 10 -2, Fri. 3 -6 Route 80
Earlville............................................................................................. 691-6515
Senior Citizens Center1 North Main Street Mon. - Fri. 8-4
Georgetown.......................................................................... 837-4303, 655-3441
The Mustard Seed Route 80 Tues., Wed., Fri., 9-noon; Wed. 6-8 PM
Hamilton............................................................................................ 824-2832
1 Mill Street Tues. & Thurs. 10-2 Fri. 3-6
Morrisville........................................................................................ 684-3144
Community Action Program, 3 East Main Street Mon. - Fri. 9-4
Oneida............................................................................................... 363-2383
St. Patrick’s Church, 347 Main Street By appointment
Oneida Salvation Army.................................................................... 363-7560
123 Farrier Ave., Oneida Mon.-Thurs. 9-1
American Red Cross................................................................................ 363-2900
221 Broad Street Mon. - Fri. 9 -11
Soup Kitchens
Canastota.......................................................................................... 697-9222
Loaves & Fishes Hospitality Center Last full week of each month
Hamilton............................................................................................ 824-1745
Friendship Inn St. Thomas Episcopal Church Madison Street Each Monday at 5:00 pm
Oneida............................................................................................... 363-7560
Karing Kitchen 123 Farrier Avenue Last 5 business days of each month 11:30-1.
- Hope House 793-3723
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
Herkimer 866-0030
Rome 339-5640
- Rescue Mission 732-0869
- Salvation Army
Herkimer 866-1240
Rome 336-4260
Utica 724-8736
- Eat Smart NY of Oneida County
Oneida County 736-3394
Herkimer County 866-7920
Madison County 684-3001
- Food Stamps
Herkimer County 867-1266
Madison County 366-2211
Oneida County
Rome 336-7411
Utica 798-5937
- March of Dimes 1-800-244-walk
- WIC (Women Infants & Children)
Herkimer County 866-5029
Madison County 366-2361
Oneida County
Rome 336-2141
Utica 798-5066