Children & Family Services
Children and Family Services
Case management, parenting education and child development assessments help increase family stability and creates a nurturing environment in which children can grow and thrive. Mom’s Empowerment and Germaine’s Little Lambs serve families from pregnancy and through the child’s preschool years.

Mom’s Empowerment Program
The Mom’s Empowerment program equips pregnant and new moms with knowledge and support throughout pregnancy and up to the baby’s first birthday. The program goal is to help families become self-sufficient.

St. Germaine’s Little Lambs
Support and education for parents/caregivers with children birth to 5 years of age. St. Germaine’s Little Lambs offers three different program components for parents to choose from. Families can choose one, two or all three components.

Adoption Services
We placed a record number of children into loving households through our adoption services exceeding the past eight years!
Catholic Charities receives $2M to open food pantries
Through this new program, at-risk families may be able to find not just help, but also hope.” –Donors Peter and Veronica Mallouk
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