We help families improve the quality of their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. We provide comprehensive services to families, children, and individuals throughout Erie County. Our mission is to provide programs and services that support the emotional and financial well-being of our community.

View the CAO's Strategic Plan HERE.

We serve the community through our network of more than 50 locations throughout Erie county - through which we run more than 50 children and family, crisis and emergency, neighborhood, employment and training, housing and development, drug, and community technology programs and services. 

To find out which programs and services are
available in your neighborhood, please visit
the Center Locator map. For information on
whether your family fits the income guidelines
for a specific program, visit the QuikChek
Income Guidelines Center.

We hope that each time you visit this Web site you will find valuable information on existing and expanded programs and services, updates and announcements, and news of our exciting collaborations. You will find direct contact information on each program page. Thank you for visiting CAO Online.

L. Nathan Hare
President / CEO