Programs for Teens and Young Adults

 21st Century Program

Food Pantry

This is a program that provides emergency assistance to individuals and families that would otherwise go hungry. The emergency provisions provide wholesome, nourishing foods to families in need. The food pantry bridges the gap until a long-term solution can be arranged.  

Hours: M, W & F, 8AM - 4PM; Tu & Th, 8AM - Noon 

Extra Helpings offered by the Regional Food Bank of Northeast NY, allows anyone to buy nutritious food at a lower-than-retail price. There’s no age or income requirement, everyone is welcome to take advantage of this opportunity to save money on groceries.  Orders must be pre-paid and placed with CEO by the first week of the month and are ready for pick up around the 22nd of the month. See Extra Helping Menu for exact ordering and pick-up dates.

Supplemental Homeless Intervention Program (SHIP)

CEO’s Supplemental Homelessness Intervention Program (SHIP) provides families with the ongoing support to retain safe, affordable and permanent housing.  We work with eligible families to ease the threat of eviction; prevent utility shutoffs; provide help and support in obtaining and keeping adequate employment; assist with child care services; provide education and counseling for family income budgeting; obtain counseling, resolve transportation issues and secure housing rehabilitation and energy reduction services.

Teenage Opportunity Program (TOP)

This program services youth between the ages of 10-21 who are at-risk for pregnancy, pregnant, or parenting to assist them  in accessing necessary medical, social, psychosocial, educational, and other services in accordance with the goals contained in a written goal plan mutually agreed upon by the case manager and the youth.  Must be Medicaid eligible and a resident of Rensselaer County.

Transitional Student Support Program

CEO’s Transitional Student Support Program provides services for homeless students in the Enlarged City School District of Troy and Lansingburgh School District.  The services provided include case management services, advocacy, and referrals, as well as coordinating and communicating with home, school and community agencies and strengthening families through family education and training.

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

WIC provides healthy food, supplemental infant formula, nutrition education and referrals to income-eligible women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or within six months of childbirth. Infants and children up to five years of age are also eligible to enroll.

The main WIC site is located in the Joseph L. Bruno Family Resource Center, 2328 Fifth Avenue, Troy.  CEO’s WIC Program operates satellite clinic sites at five locations in the rural areas of Rensselaer County: Berlin, Hoosick Falls, Schaghticoke, Schodack and Poestenkill.  These satellite clinics are open on a rotating schedule and each site provides WIC services one day per month. Click Here for more info.

Workforce Development

Using a blend of instructor-led and self-directed methodologies, the Workforce Development Program is designed to prepare or enhance the skills and knowledge needed for employability in these difficult economic times. Course and workshop offerings will include résumé and cover letter development, modern job search skills, financial literacy, job etiquette, and other work readiness skills.

Youthbuild

If you or a family member is in need of assistance, please call us at 518.272.6012, Ext. 229 or email ceo_centralizedintake@ceo-cap.org