Local Agencies

Housing is one of many needs Oil City residents face and one is often accompanied by others. At OCHA, we work with our partner community service agencies and organizations to help residents find solutions to all their challenges. The links below will connect you to other programs and services that may serve your needs.

Early Learning Resource Center (formerly CCIS-provides childcare financial assistance)
631 12th St.
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: 814-518-5226

Community Services of Venango County
Transit Building, 4th Floor
206 Seneca St.
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814-678-7766

Department of Public Welfare
Venango County Assistance Office
530 13th Street, P.O. Box 391
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: 814-437-4341

Family Service and Children’s Aid Society of Venango County
716 E. 2nd St.                              150 Prospect Ave., Suite 301
Oil City, PA 16301                       Franklin, PA 16323
814-677-4005                              814-432-3466

Franklin Salvation Army
737 Elk St
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: 814-432-5919

Oil City Salvation Army
217 Sycamore Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814-677-4056

Social Security Administration
80 Regina Drive
Cranberry,PA 16319
Phone: 814-676-9293

Team PA CareerLink
255 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814-678-5051

Venango County Area Agency on Aging
1 Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: 814-432-9711
Protective Services: Phone 432-9743 or 814-676-4545

Venango County Children and Youth Services
1 Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: 814-432-9743
Protective Services: Phone 814-432-9743 or 814-676-4545