About Community Action
The Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc. is a Community Action Agency – one of 52 in New York State and one of 1,065 nationwide. Community Action Agencies all have a common purpose – to assist, support and empower low-income households. However, each agency recognizes and responds to the needs of the community with specialized programs and services.
Locally, Community Action is many things. CAPC is home to:
- Head Start - a comprehensive preschool and childhood development program for 3 and 4 year olds
- Universal Pre-K – a partnership with Indian River and Watertown School Districts
- The Jefferson-Lewis Childcare Project - child care resource and referrals for families, providers and employers in Lewis and Jefferson Counties
- Housing and Energy Services - a program that provides energy efficient improvements and repairs to homes
- The Family Center - a broad range of services that promote self-reliance and address emergency needs, such as the food pantry, nutrition outreach, holiday programs and tax counseling
To learn more about the Community Action Planning Council, click on the links above or phone us at 315-782-4900.
Our main office is located at 518 Davidson Street in Watertown, NY 13601. Click here for a map.
Business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; we close in recognition of most major holidays.