Community Action Planning Council

What Community Action Planning Council does

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc. (CAPC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Community Action Agency founded in 1966 and headquartered at 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, New York, serving Jefferson County (and Lewis County for Child Care Resource Center services). The agency operates under the federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 framework as one of approximately 50 such agencies in New York State and over 1,000 nationwide, governed by a tripartite board structure representing low-income populations, public officials, and the private sector. CAPC delivers an integrated portfolio of anti-poverty services organized into four core program areas: Head Start/Pre-K early childhood education (7 dedicated centers plus 8 Pre-K classrooms embedded in three school districts); the Child Care Resource Center providing referrals, CACFP meal reimbursements, and CDA credential training; the Family Center offering food pantry, mobile food distribution, free tax preparation, housing/utility emergency assistance, holiday programs, and Ready to Work vocational training; and Housing & Energy Services administering the Weatherization Assistance Program and Fair Housing Office for Jefferson County.

The agency's underlying technology stack consists of conventional service-delivery platforms: weatherization assessment and energy-audit methodologies administered under NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal standards, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) federal meal reimbursement system, and a Smart Choice online pantry ordering system for client food selection. CAPC maintains 18+ physical delivery points across the service territory including the main Davidson Street office, a 25,000 square foot warehouse on Morrison Street, dedicated Head Start centers in Watertown, Sacred Heart, Carthage, Adams Center, Dexter, and Evans Mills, plus embedded Pre-K classrooms in Watertown, Indian River, and Sackets Harbor School Districts. Mobile food distribution reaches additional communities including Adams, Chaumont, and Alexandria Bay. No proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed.

CAPC's business model is grant-funded and service-free at the point of delivery: revenue is sourced from federal grants (Community Services Block Grant, Head Start Grant 02CH012352-02-00, Emergency Food and Shelter Program), state grants and contracts (NYS DHCR Weatherization, NYS OCFS Child Care Assistance), foundation grants (Northern New York Community Foundation, United Way of Northern New York), and contracted services (Fair Housing Office administration for Jefferson County Planning, vendor relationships with DSS for heating/cooling programs). All programs are free to income-eligible participants with no fees charged. The agency operated with a budget of just under $8,000,000 and 180 full and part-time employees as of the most recent disclosed period, having grown from an initial 1966 grant of $31,380 and 2 staff. Leadership transitioned in July 2022 when CEO Craig J. Cashman succeeded Melinda Gault, who had led the agency since 2002.

Name

Community Action Planning Council

Legal name

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.

Website

https://capcjc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County is a 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency founded in 1966, delivering free Head Start/Pre-K, food assistance, child care resources, weatherization, and emergency services to low-income households across Jefferson and Lewis Counties, NY, with a budget of just under $8M and 180 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Anti-poverty programs
• Early childhood education
• Weatherization assistance
• Emergency food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Watertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary revenue stream from federal funding including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Head Start grant (Grant Number 02CH012352-02-00 from Office of Head Start/Administration for Children and Families), and Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding from DHS/FEMA. The agency also receives CARES Act funding for pandemic response.
2. State Grants and Contracts: State-level funding including NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal (Weatherization Assistance Program), NYS Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Assistance Program, and grants through various state initiatives.
3. Private Donations and Foundation Grants: Donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations including United Way of Northern New York, Northern New York Community Foundation, and community members. The agency is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
4. Program Cost Recovery: The agency administers the Fair Housing Office for Jefferson County under contract with Jefferson County Planning, and serves as a vendor for heating and cooling programs for DSS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency that delivers free anti-poverty and social service programs to income-eligible households in Jefferson and Lewis Counties, New York. Core offerings span Head Start/Pre-K early childhood education, Child Care Resource Center referrals and provider support, Family Center services (food pantry, free tax preparation, housing/utility assistance, Ready to Work employment program, Holiday Programs), and Housing and Energy Services (Weatherization Assistance, EmPower, Fair Housing Office).

Product overview

Community Action Planning Council operates as a multi-service non-profit agency offering a portfolio of social service programs organized into four core service areas: Head Start/Pre-K (early childhood education), Child Care Resource Center (child care referrals, provider registration, and professional support), Family Center (food assistance, tax preparation, housing/utility assistance, holiday programs), and Housing and Energy Services (weatherization and energy efficiency programs). The organization functions as a Community Action Agency serving Jefferson County, New York since 1966, with the Child Care Resource Center also serving Lewis County. Most programs are federally or state-funded initiatives targeting low-income families and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start Federally funded comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3 and 4 whose families meet federal income requirements, offering holistic pre-school education and school readiness with center-based and home-based options across Jefferson County.
• Pre-K (Universal Pre-K) Pre-Kindergarten program operated in collaboration with Watertown, Indian River, and Sackets Harbor School Districts, providing research-based curriculum and family service support to district-resident children ages 3-4.
• Child Care Resource Center Hub providing child care resources for Jefferson and Lewis Counties, offering support for families searching for quality child care, guidance for early childhood professionals, and assistance with licensing and registration processes.
• Child Care Referrals Service assisting parents in Jefferson and Lewis Counties in locating quality registered child care, with guidance on selecting quality care and accessing licensed, registered, or legally exempt providers.
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Federal program providing reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible child care programs, with training and technical assistance to participating providers.
• Child Development Associates Program (CDA) Training program preparing participants for CDA credential and employment in the childcare field through classroom instruction and practicum experience.
• Family Center Multi-service program providing food and nutrition assistance, educational programming, tax preparation, housing/utility assistance, and holiday programs using a strength-based case management approach for low-income households in Jefferson County.
• Food Pantry / Mobile Pantry
• Summer Meals for Kids Program providing nutritious meals to children under 18 during summer months when school meal programs are not available, distributed across Jefferson County.
• Volunteer Income Tax Services Free tax preparation service for residents with simple tax returns earning under $69,000, with IRS-certified volunteer preparers filing federal and state income tax forms.
• Ready to Work Program
• Weatherization Assistance Program Program providing home weatherization services including insulation, furnace repair/replacement, window and door replacement for households meeting financial eligibility, administered under NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal standards.
• EmPower Program
• Fair Housing Office Designated Fair Housing Office for Jefferson County providing information, referrals, and guidance on housing practices and landlord-tenant issues.
• Housing / Utility Assistance
• Holiday Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,378 unduplicated individuals served in FY2019 through various programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of Northern New YorkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way of Northern New York is a key partner providing ongoing support including much-needed supplies (cleaning supplies, toilet paper, baby formula, baby food) during COVID-19 operations. Listed as a partner on the agency's official Our Partners page.
• Northern New York Community FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNorthern New York Community Foundation provides grant funding to support CAPC programming, including a $2,000 grant from the COVID-19 Community Support Fund that helped stock the food pantry with nutritious food. Listed as a partner on the agency's official Our Partners page.
• Community Action PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing Community Action Agencies. CAPC is one of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies nationwide and one of 50 in New York State affiliated with this network. Listed as a partner on the agency's official Our Partners page.
• New York State Community Action Association (NYSCAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association representing the 50 Community Action Agencies in New York State. Provides advocacy, training, and network support for member agencies including CAPC. Listed as a partner on the agency's official Our Partners page.
• Watertown School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatertown School District partnered with CAPC during COVID-19 to deliver meals to children, using two school buses and volunteers to serve seven sites throughout the city daily. School district staff assist with meal distribution logistics.
• Watertown Housing AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CAPC to deliver weekly food packages to 249 senior citizens living in Watertown Housing Authority properties, limiting the need for seniors to leave their apartments during COVID-19.
• Neighbors of WatertownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CAPC to distribute weekly food bags to senior citizens living in their housing areas during COVID-19, picking up pre-prepared bags from CAPC and delivering throughout their properties.
• Renzi Food ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenzi Food Service provided a refrigerated truck parked at CAPC's parking lot to store additional food for children's feeding programs, and allowed CAPC to store large quantity dairy donations from Cabot and Dairy Farmers of America at their facility.
• Dollar GeneralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDollar General supplied totes for food pantry packages and sturdy containers for transporting children's meals throughout Watertown and General Brown School Districts. Staff participated in the milk and dairy distribution event.
• Watertown Urban Mission and Other Food PantriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPC collaborates with Watertown Urban Mission, Watertown Salvation Army, and 15 other food pantries across Jefferson County to collectively ensure residents of the North Country have access to food. Collectively part of the emergency food network.
• Dairy Farmers of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy Farmers of America, a national cooperative owned by dairy farm families, teamed up with American Dairy Association North East and Dean Foods processing plants to deliver truckloads of milk and dairy foods (sour cream, cottage cheese) to CAPC for distribution to Watertown families on April 21, 2020.
• American Dairy Association North EastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADA North East represents over 10,000 dairy farmers and coordinated with Dairy Farmers of America and Dean Foods to deliver truckloads of milk to CAPC for free distribution to families in need during COVID-19.
• Jefferson County Local Board (EFSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal board comprised of representatives from Jefferson County Government, American Red Cross, Council of Churches, United Way of Northern New York, The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, CAPC, Jefferson County Department of Social Services, and Watertown Urban Mission. CAPC's Tammy Kitto serves as Board Chair. Responsible for distributing EFSP funds among emergency food and shelter programs.
• Jefferson Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJefferson Community College collaborated with CAPC, Jefferson County, and the Small Business Development Center to design the Home-Based Child Care Training Program, which provides free training to become an in-home child care provider with assigned mentorship and SBDC counseling.
• Watertown City School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAPC contracts with Watertown City School District to operate Pre-K programs using the Head Start curriculum. Applications are handled through the school district. Full-day Pre-K offered in collaboration with Watertown Head Start within the district.
• Indian River School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAPC contracts with Indian River School District to operate Pre-K programs using the Head Start curriculum. Pre-K classrooms at Calcium Primary, Evans Mills Elementary, Philadelphia Primary, and Antwerp Primary Schools.
• Sackett's Harbor School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAPC contracts with Sackett's Harbor School District to operate Pre-K programs using the Head Start curriculum. Pre-K classroom located at Sackett's Harbor Central School.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency: New York State Community Action Agency providing Head Start, weatherization, food, housing, and youth services across Cayuga and Seneca Counties. Closely comparable in program portfolio, particularly around the weatherization and Head Start designations CAPC also holds.
• Opportunities for Chenango Inc. Community Action Agency serving Chenango County, NY with Head Start, weatherization, food, housing, and workforce programs. Most directly comparable because CAPC's current CEO previously led this organization at $7.5M and 140 employees — a near-identical scale, geography, and service mix.
• Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency: Community Action Agency serving Oneida and Herkimer Counties with Head Start, weatherization, housing, food security, and energy programs. Comparable in scale, federal grant mix, and integrated anti-poverty service model.
• Community Action of Greene County: Community Action Agency in Greene County, NY delivering Head Start, food, housing, and energy services. Comparable rural Upstate NY Community Action Agency with similar CSBG and Head Start grant funding profile.
• Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO): Community Action Agency serving Rensselaer County, NY with an integrated Head Start, weatherization, food, housing, and energy services portfolio. Operates a similar multi-service community action model in an Upstate NY county of comparable rural character.
• Wayne County Action Program (WayneCAP): New York State Community Action Agency operating Head Start, weatherization, food pantry, housing, and youth services across Wayne County. Directly comparable in service mix, funding model, and rural Upstate NY operating context.

Regional players

• Food Bank of Central New York: Regional food bank serving a multi-county area that overlaps with CAPC's service territory. Comparable in food security mission and food distribution operations, but operates as a wholesale/aggregation model rather than direct service delivery to households.

Others

• Catholic Charities of Northern New York: Faith-based social services organization serving the same North Country region as CAPC, with overlapping case management, food, and housing services. Not a Community Action Agency but operates in an adjacent social services space and is a frequent cross-referral partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/capcjc.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/capcjc
• Xx.com/capcjc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-action-planning-council-of-jefferson-county-inc.

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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