Showcase Your Family Strengthening Program
Three $25,000 Awards Available

The Catholic Charities USA/Annie E. Casey Foundation Family Strengthening Awards recognize effective service approaches, reward exemplary programs, and celebrate innovative program/service development in family strengthening activities.

With the generous support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Catholic Charities USA will honor three outstanding programs within the Catholic Charities network that demonstrate excellence in support of families and the communities in which they live.

Use of Award Funds

Catholic Charities USA will award each program $25,000 in recognition of their pioneering efforts. Agencies may use the funds at their discretion to support the program.

Awardees must participate in a peer technical assistance activity and describe their program at the CCUSA Annual Gathering in New Orleans, LA, on September 25-28, 2008. 

Funds and support for this requirement is available from Catholic Charities USA.

Tools and Resources

1. Eligibility Requirements and Selection Criteria

2. General Information about Family Strengthening

3. Frequently Asked Questions

4. Nomination Forms

5. Information About Previous Winners

Technical Assistance

Catholic Charities USA will hold a technical assistance call for all offices/facilities interested in submitting a nomination. The call will be held on April 1, 2008, at 3:00pm EST. To participate, call 1-866-484-5341 and use participant code 356901.