36.8

million Americans were living below the official poverty line in 2023.

Head Start Still Enrolling for Fall and Beyond 

WIC shopping and WIC2Go will be unavailable from 10 PM Saturday night September 13, 2025, through Sunday afternoon September 14, 2025. The customer service number on the back of your card will still work. Plan to shop before this, especially if your benefits are going to expire. Not all stores will be ready to take WIC on Sunday. Before shopping, check the “Find a Vendor” tool to make sure your store is accepting WIC.

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About Opportunities for Otsego

Opportunities for Otsego was founded in 1966 to serve our local community needs. For decades, we have helped families and hard-working residents across Otsego County improve their own lives. Today, Opportunities for Otsego continues to serve its original purpose – helping aspirational working families become self-sufficient.

Agency Mission

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

Upcoming Events

09.19.2025 - Mohawk Valley Gives Day: Save the date for our community's largest day of giving!  Help OFO provide safety and warmth to people facing homelessness and food insecurity. Donate by clicking the image below. ​​​​​​

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10.13.2025 - Columbus Day: Agency offices will be closed in recognition of the holiday. The Emergency Housing and Violence Intervention Program 24-hour hotlines and shelters are still operational.

This website is supported by Grant Number C1002760 from the Office of Community Services and Grant Number 02CH013070 from the Office of Head Start both within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families, the Office of Community Services, and the Office of Head Start.

What's Happening...

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NOW ENROLLING! Head Start is enrolling for the 2025-2026 program year. Children must turn three years old by December 1st begin in a Head Start classrooms in the Fall.  Support is also offered to prenatal mothers and children up to three years old through Early Head Start. Apply online, or for more information call 607.433.8055 or visit our Eligibility page.

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BLOWER DOOR TESTING: OFO’s Energy Services Division is an Otsego County approved contractor for blower door testing. Schedule an appointment today by calling 607.433.0444 ext 102.

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TENANTS RIGHTS: Valuable resources are available for those facing eviction or other housing crises on our Housing Services page.

Annual Report

$5,965,765reinvested into the local economy through employee salaries, client benefits, and program services. (FY2024)

News & Events



08.04.2025 - OFO Releases Community Needs Assessment
OFO is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Community Needs Assessment, a comprehensive report identifying challenges and conditions most impacting residents and stakeholders across Otsego County.
01.29.2025 - OFO Appoints New Head Start Director
Opportunities for Otsego is delighted to announce the hiring of Tammy Loucks as Head Start Director.
12.13.2024 - Head Start Updates Eligibility
Local Head Start programs will now consider housing costs in determining eligibility for Head Start preschool and homebased services. Additionally, Social Security benefits, veteran’s benefits, and alimony are no longer considered in calculating household gross income.