Strengthening Families

Whether they are finding a loving home for a foster child or helping a person overcome substance abuse, Catholic Charities offer a wide variety of programs and services that help strengthen families. In 2007, some 1,156,240 people received family strengthening services by local Catholic Charities, including 442,286 who received counseling and mental health services.

Family Strengthening Services At A Glance

Family Strengthening Awards Program

Since 2005, Catholic Charities USA has recognized the top three exceptional family strengthening programs with a $25,000 award. In 2008, we were fortunate to be able to honor four programs.

Catholic Charities USA recognizes winners at the Annual Gathering in September. Winners then host a peer technical assistance program to share the design and implementation of their program with staff from other agencies around the country.

For more information, visit the Family Strengthening page.

Quick Links

• Need help? Contact your local Catholic Charities agency.
• Learn about our advocacy efforts to help strengthen families.
• Download the Catholic Charities Network At A Glance (PDF) for an overview of all the services Catholic Charities provide.