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# CAP of Madison County

We partner with individuals, families, and children to address the challenges of today and build hope for the future.

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## Posts

- [Building Community Through Food](https://capmadco.org/2025/12/29/building-community-through-food/) - Morrisville College students rolled up their sleeves and showed us what community spirit is all about! Partnering with Community Action Partnership for Madison County, students and CAP staff collected 280 canned goods and other food items to help fight hunger right here at home. But they didn’t stop there… They turned those donations into ART!Two
- [Elizabeth Crofut Announces Retirement from Community Action Partnership (CAP) for Madison County Effective December 31, 2025](https://capmadco.org/2025/11/18/elizabeth-crofut-announces-retirement-from-community-action-partnership-cap-for-madison-county-effective-december-31-2025/) - CAP announces the upcoming retirement of Elizabeth Crofut, who will step down from her role as Executive Director on December 31, 2025, after seven years of dedicated service with 3.5 years in the Executive Director role. During her tenure, Crofut has been a driving force in advancing the agency mission of “partnering with individuals, families,
- [William Nicholson Announced as new Executive Director for Community Action Partnership (CAP) for Madison County Effective January 1, 2026](https://capmadco.org/2025/12/05/william-nicholson-announced-as-new-executive-director-for-community-action-partnership-cap-for-madison-county-effective-january-1-2026/) - Following a rigorous search and evaluation, the Board of Directors of the Community Action Partnership for Madison County is pleased to announce the appointment of William Nicholson as Executive Director. William has been serving at CAP since 2022 in the role of Community Services Director. During that time, he has overseen agency strategic planning, community-wide
- [Road Rally aids Community Action Partnership's mission to support Madison County](https://capmadco.org/2018/05/19/road-rally-aids-community-action-partnerships-mission-to-support-madison-county/) - Canastota, N.Y. >> The Community Action Partnership of Madison County hosted its first Road Rally, showing residents just what they do to help the community. The Road Rally fundraiser invited local residents to come out with their cars and ride through Madison County, participating in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize
- [Community Action Month celebrates Kinship, Family Action and Mentoring](https://capmadco.org/2022/05/31/community-action-month-celebrates-kinship-family-action-and-mentoring/) - Community Action Partnership for Madison County (CAP) is part of a national network of Community Action agencies who are committed to changing people’s lives and improving communities. May is Community Action Month, recognizing the tireless work CAP agencies all over the country do to make our communities a better place to live. CAP’s Kinship and
- [Community Action Month celebrates Healthy Families and WIC programs](https://capmadco.org/2022/05/25/community-action-month-celebrates-healthy-families-and-wic-programs/) - Community Action Partnership for Madison County (CAP) is part of a national network of Community Action agencies who are committed to changing people’s lives and improving communities. May is Community Action Month, recognizing the tireless work CAP agencies all over the country do to make our communities a better place to live. CAP for Madison
- [Community Action Month celebrates Supportive Services and MORE programs](https://capmadco.org/2022/05/25/community-action-month-celebrates-supportive-services-and-more-programs/) - Community Action Partnership for Madison County (CAP) is part of a national network of Community Action agencies who are committed to changing people’s lives and improving communities. May is Community Action Month, recognizing the tireless work CAP agencies all over the country do to make our communities a better place to live. CAP’s Supportive Services
- [CAP for Madison County Observes Community Action Month](https://capmadco.org/2022/05/10/cap-for-madison-county-observes-community-action-month/) - Community Action Partnership for Madison County (CAP) is part of a national network of Community Action agencies who are committed to changing people’s lives and improving communities. May is Community Action Month, recognizing the tireless work CAP agencies all over the country do to make our communities a better place to live. CAP for Madison
- [New Executive Director Announced](https://capmadco.org/2022/05/05/new-executive-director-announced/) - CAP for Madison County is proud to announce the appointment of their new Executive Director, Elizabeth (Liz) Crofut. As Program Manager for CAP’s WIC program for the last four years, Liz brings first-hand knowledge into her new role and is excited to lead the agency into the future. Liz has resided in Madison County since
- [Madison County employers commit to improving colorectal cancer screenings](https://capmadco.org/2018/06/25/madison-county-employers-commit-to-improving-colorectal-cancer-screenings/) - MORRISVILLE >> Several Madison County employers received Recognition and Appreciation Certificates for signing the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) “80% by 2018” Pledge at the Worksite Wellness Coalition Meeting on June 7. The “80% by 2018” Pledge is an NCCRT initiative in which more than 1,500 organizations have committed to substantially reducing colorectal cancer as
- [Early Head Start family picnic stresses fun, education](https://capmadco.org/2018/06/25/head-start-family-picnic-stresses-fun-education/) - ONEIDA >> Community Action Partnership of Madison County's Early Head Start program (EHS) hosted a picnic for families and friends at Allen Park on June 5. Families participated in a variety of age appropriate activities to increase children's interest in science and math such as a treasure hunt in a sensory bin filled with dried
- [CORE Federal Credit Union's Community Grant Program supports local non-profits](https://capmadco.org/2018/06/28/core-federal-credit-unions-community-grant-program-supports-local-non-profits/) - MORRISVILLE >> CORE Federal Credit Union recently awarded a number of grants to not-for-profit and community organizations located in or serving Madison County through its eighth annual Community Grant Program. Grant dollars were awarded based on the needs of the organization applying, the program's projected impact on the community, and the number of requests received.
- [Seniors, youths take part in Duck Derby in Chittenango](https://capmadco.org/2018/09/08/seniors-youths-take-part-in-duck-derby-in-chittenango/) - Chittenango, N.Y. >> The Community Action Partnership for Madison County and the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing of Chittenango worked together to hold a Family Fun Fest and Duck Derby on the Chittenango Creek Saturday. Read the full article >>
- [Code Blue Warming Sites Across Madison County Prepare for Winter](https://capmadco.org/2018/11/14/code-blue-warming-sites-across-madison-county-prepare-for-winter/) - By the Oneida Dispatch newsroom@oneidadispatch.com https://www.oneidadispatch.com/news/code-blue-warming-sites-across-madison-county-prepare-for-winter/article_6bbf12ee-e50e-11e8-86cf-031e53c7a9aa.html With cold weather approaching soon, the Community Action Partnership for Madison County has partnered with local libraries and the Office for the Aging to establish warming sites for the homeless. CAP officials advise homeless individuals and families to seek shelter at a warming center located at either the Hamilton
- [CAP debuts youth coaching program](https://capmadco.org/2019/03/05/cap-debuts-youth-coaching-program/) - Community Action Partnership for Madison County is excited to announce a 10-week coaching program to help Madison County youth succeed in the workplace. The program will begin on April 17 and run through June 20 at their Canastota office. This project will address the need of low-income youth lacking soft skills who are increasingly important
- [Breastfeeding Connections group meets Friday in Hamilton](https://capmadco.org/2019/11/13/breastfeeding-connections-group-meets-friday-in-hamilton/) - https://romesentinel.com/stories/breastfeeding-connections-group-meets-friday-in-hamilton,85862 HAMILTON — The Madison County Healthy Start Partnership will offer Breastfeeding Connections, a baby weigh station, at Hamilton Public Library on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new location in Hamilton will compliment Breastfeeding Connections at Oneida Healthcare in Oneida and St. Joseph’s Physicians Primary
- [Community Action Partnership of Madison County looking for mentors](https://capmadco.org/2018/07/28/community-action-partnership-of-madison-county-looking-for-mentors/) - Canastota, N.Y. >> Community Action Partnership is looking for mentors to help guide local youths. The CAP Mentoring Program is in need of mentors for youths ages 8-15, as well as group activity organizers to share their expertise. Recently, the Tri-Valley Warriors Minor League Football team dedicated their game to the CAP Mentoring Program. Coach
- [Community Action awarded grant for infant and toddler literacy](https://capmadco.org/2019/03/05/community-action-awarded-grant-for-infant-and-toddler-literacy/) - Oneida, N.Y. — Community Action Partnership has received a $2,500 grant for its Infant/Toddler Literacy Development program to help train family support workers on strategies and techniques to promote literacy with the families they serve. CAP officials say scores in the area of language and literacy are typically lower in homes in poverty or those
- [Effort aims to keep people warm during winter](https://capmadco.org/2020/01/13/effort-aims-to-keep-people-warm-during-winter/) - CANASTOTA — No one should be left out in the cold and with so many homeless in Madison County and New York state, the Community Action Partnership is doing all they can and more. “This year, we have every library in Madison County and Church on the Rock in Oneida as a warming site,” said

## Pages

- [Home](https://capmadco.org/) - We partner with individuals, families and children to address the challenges of today and build hope for the future.
- [Employment](https://capmadco.org/employment/) - Community Action Partnership for Madison County is a private, non-profit agency that assists individuals and families through a variety of programs. Established in 1986, the agency provides services in Madison, Herkimer, and Oneida counties from seven office locations. Some of the primary programs offered by the agency are: Early Head Start, Healthy Families, Temporary Services,
- [Family & Youth](https://capmadco.org/program/family-and-youth/) - Family Action Family Action is a voluntary home visiting program that partners with families to increase the safety and permanency of children in their homes and eliminate out of home placement. Families identify goals with the support of their Case Planner and make plans to meet those goals over time. Case Planners assist families in
- [Early Head Start](https://capmadco.org/program/early-head-start/) - Early Head Start is a federally funded program to help children and families get ready for school. We offer: Education & School Readiness Family Services Mental Health Support for Children with Disabilities Physical & Dental Health Support Are you eligible? Families that are eligible for SNAP benefits now meet the income/categorical eligibility requirements for Early
- [Social Care Network](https://capmadco.org/social-care-network/) - If you are enrolled in Medicaid and you or your family are looking for support, help is out there for you. Our Social Care Network can connect you to social needs services, including: Housing Nutrition Employment Education Transportation Our team is focused on getting you the support you need. Take the first step by giving
- [Contact](https://capmadco.org/contact/) - Our Locations CAP Offices 3 East Main Street PO Box 249 Morrisville NY, 13408 Phone: 315-684-3144 Fax: 315-684-9650 1001 New Market Drive Canastota, NY 13032 Phone: 315-697-3588 Fax: 315-697-3690 WIC Clinics 1072 Northside Shopping Plaza Oneida, NY 13421 Phone: 315-363-3210 37 Central Plaza Ilion, NY 13357 Phone: 315-866-5029 139 W Dominick St Rome, NY 13440
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://capmadco.org/about/volunteer-intern-opportunities/) - Current Opportunities Volunteer Mentor Do you remember a person who made a difference in your life? Did that person leave a lasting impression that continues to influence you now? CAP has opportunities for you to be that person for a youth in Madison County. Become a volunteer mentor, with a one year commitment, and it
- [Familias Saludables Nueva York- Spanish](https://capmadco.org/program/familias-saludables-nueva-york/) - Apoyando Familias Desde el Principio! Familias Saludables Nueva York ofrece servicios basados en el hogar para apoyar a las familias embarazadas y a los nuevos padres con los cambios y necesidades que a menudo vienen con el nacimiento de un nuevo hijo. Los servicios son voluntarios y gratuitos y incluyen ayudar a las familias a
- [Permanency Resources](https://capmadco.org/program/kinship-care/) - The Permanency Resources Program offers case management, advocacy, referrals and appointment assistance to kinship caregivers, adoptive, and guardianship families residing in Chenango and Oneida counties. Caregivers include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins or adult siblings caring for related children, as well as close family friends or similar non-relative relationships. Kinship caregivers can be through informal arrangements
- [Healthy Families NY- English](https://capmadco.org/program/healthy-families/) - Supporting Families Right From The Start! Healthy Families New York (HFNY) offers home-based services to support expectant families and new parents with the changes and needs that often come with the birth of a new child. Services are voluntary and free and include helping families access community resources, educating families on parenting and child development,
- [Reports](https://capmadco.org/reports/) - Annual Reports CAP Annual Report 2025 CAP Annual Report 2024 CAP Annual Report 2022-2023 CAP Annual Report 2021-2022 CAP Annual Report 2020-2021 Community Needs Assessment Madison County Community Needs Assessment 2025-2028 Appendix A - References Appendix B - Community Survey Results Appendix C - Partner Survey Results Appendix D - Board Staff Survey Results Appendix
- [Community Resources](https://capmadco.org/news/community-resources/) - The Mid-York 2-1-1 service information is easily accessible online at http://www.211midyork.org/ or can be reached by dialing 2-1-1 from any local phone. For a compiled list of resources available throughout Madison County, check out our resource booklet here: 2026 CAP Madison County Resources Booklet Food Pantries in Madison County Food Pantry Listings 2025 Other Community
- [Privacy/Disclaimers](https://capmadco.org/privacy-statement/) - Privacy Statement We do not sell or release information to anyone. Any data we receive is only used for internal programs of Community Action Partnership for Madison County. It is not used for any other reason. When you visit our site, your domain name or e-mail address is not collected. We will collect your e-mail
- [WIC](https://capmadco.org/program/wic/) - WIC's goal is to improve the health and nutrition of moms and kids. It is well known that pregnancy and early childhood are among the most important times for growth and development; and New York State WIC is here to help. WIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and a variety of nutritious foods to
- [Housing](https://capmadco.org/program/housing-2/) - Housing Facilitators assist families and individuals who are homeless or at a high risk of becoming homeless. They can help the family to identify the unique circumstances that contributed to the obstacles which they are now facing. The program provides stabilizing resources and supports to address those circumstances through intensive case management. Our Transitional Apartment
- [Temporary Services](https://capmadco.org/program/supportive-services/) - Our Temporary Services program offers assistance to families in need with a wide variety of services. They help individuals and families in crisis or struggling to make ends meet. Our Facilitators assist individuals and families with housing stabilization needs working toward goals set by the family. Services include budget counseling, information, skill building, and help
- [Programs](https://capmadco.org/program/) - CAP annually serves over 3000 clients through the following programs: Early Head Start (EHS): Early Head Start (EHS) is a home-based program that serves prenatal women and families with children under age 3. Family Support Workers work directly with the parents, the most important people in the world to the child, in the setting that
- [Healthy @ Home](https://capmadco.org/healthy-homes-production-grant-hhpg/) - In partnership with the county Health Department, our Healthy @ Home program addresses health and safety issues in the home identified by a comprehensive Healthy Homes assessment. Units are assessed and repairs and renovations are done where health and safety issues have been identified. Priority is given to privately owned, low-income rental and/or owner- occupied
- [Our Board of Directors](https://capmadco.org/board-of-directors/) - The Board of Community Action Partnership for Madison County has a tri-partite board with members of the public sector, the private sector, and representatives for the low income community. Board meetings are held the first Tuesday, every other month (starting in February), at 5:30 PM at the Canastota office.
- [Gallery](https://capmadco.org/gallery/)
- [About](https://capmadco.org/about/) - CAP has come a long way from its humble beginnings and today employs over 80 people in three counties: Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer. Historically we have served one out of every 16 residents of Madison County. CAP works for and with low-and moderate-income families in Madison County to provide education, guidance, and resources for individuals
- [Trauma-Informed Care Resources](https://capmadco.org/trauma-informed-care-resources/) - Community Action Partnership for Madison County (CAP) has supported our staff to embark on a journey to study trauma and the impact of trauma, as well as the social and health effects that it can influence in relation to our staff, our clients and our full Madison County community. Over the course of two years
- [Blog](https://capmadco.org/news/)
- [Wreath Order Form](https://capmadco.org/wreath-order-form/) - Wreaths must be picked up Dec 3rd at the Canastota office - 1001 New Market Drive Canastota, NY 13032. Wreaths are $22 each 75% of sale proceeds benefit the children, families, and programs at CAP of Madison County. You can call the office to order at (315) 697-3588 or place your order online below.
- [Road Rally Registration](https://capmadco.org/road-rally/road-rally-registration/) - Please fill out the form below to register for the Road Rally and make payment.
- [Road Rally](https://capmadco.org/road-rally/) - Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic, we were not able to host our Annual Road Rally in 2020. Fingers crossed for a 2021 event! 2019's Road Rally took place on a beautiful day. Participants drove through scenic Madison County looking for cryptic clues along the way. The rally was followed by lunch and live music
- [Housing Programs](https://capmadco.org/program/housing/) - Our housing programs assist families who are homeless or at high risk of becoming homeless. Intensive case managers provide home-visiting services. The support provided adjusts to families' needs, ranging from temporary rental and utility assistance for at risk families to temporary or permanent housing for homeless families. Our programs can help you with: Temporary rental
- [Farm Fresh Food Application](https://capmadco.org/farm-fresh-food-application/)
- [Events](https://capmadco.org/events/) - May 18, 2019 - Road Rally 2019 - Duck Derby
- [Duck Derby](https://capmadco.org/duck-derby/) - Annual Duck Derby Thank you to everyone for supporting our Duck Derby! September 17, 2022 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM Ducks race at noon! Creek walk Chittenango at the Grand: 331 Russell Street Have fun and support a good cause! Each ticket purchased gets you a rubber duck entered into the race. The ducks will race
- [Diaper Drive Registration](https://capmadco.org/diaper-drive-registration/)
- [CAP Policies](https://capmadco.org/cap-policies/) - CAP Employee Handbook CAP ETO Revised_8.27.2020
- [Back to School Pre-Registration](https://capmadco.org/back-to-school-pre-registration/)
- [Slider Test](https://capmadco.org/slider-test/)

## Personnel

- [Janae Meyer](https://capmadco.org/personnel/janae-meyer/)
- [Sarah Casscles](https://capmadco.org/personnel/sarah-chesebro/)
- [Mike Levere](https://capmadco.org/personnel/megan-kosmoski/)
- [Maria Lenway](https://capmadco.org/personnel/charles-chambers/)
- [Joe Mather](https://capmadco.org/personnel/sarah-chesebro-2/)
- [Heidi Menikheim](https://capmadco.org/personnel/heidi-menikheim/)
- [Kyle Reger](https://capmadco.org/personnel/kyle-reger/)
- [Scott Blanchard](https://capmadco.org/personnel/douglas-scott-blanchard/)
- [Diane Ryan](https://capmadco.org/personnel/diane-ryan/)
- [Todd Rouse](https://capmadco.org/personnel/todd-rouse/)
- [Melissa Moore](https://capmadco.org/personnel/melissa-moore/)
- [Wendy Dutcher](https://capmadco.org/personnel/wendy-dutcher/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://capmadco.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [General](https://capmadco.org/category/general/)
- [Events](https://capmadco.org/category/events/)
- [Mentoring](https://capmadco.org/category/mentoring/)
- [Road Rally](https://capmadco.org/category/road-rally/)
- [Early Head Start](https://capmadco.org/category/early-head-start/)