Child & Families Opportunities Project

The Child & Families Opportunities Project (COPS)  is funded by the Schenectady County Department of  Social Services.  The program provides parent  education and engages children in youth development activities. Upon referral from a DSS caseworker, an Extension Community Educator will work with each family/child to develop an individual youth                       development strategy, based on                       the needs of the child as well as                      the resources and availability of                      the  family.  COPS explores                      general principles of youth                      development and simple  ways for                      families to make positive, lasting                      changes in their child’s lives.