St. Elizabeth's Catholic Charities
Contact Information
702 East Market Street
New Albany, IN 47150
United States
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New Albany, IN 47150
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-2 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Catholic Charities was founded to provide subsidized counseling services for parishioners and parochial school students of the parishes, which make up the New Albany Deanery. Services have greatly expanded to meet the needs of the community. Then in 1986, Catholic Charities was contacted by the State of Indiana to provide Semi-Independent Living services to developmentally delayed persons.
The next year, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) became a part of Catholic Charities when the agency was selected by the late Judge Henry Leist to administer the program for the Floyd Circuit Court. CASA was expanded in 1993 when Judge Robert Bennett awarded the contract for service to Washington Circuit Court to Catholic Charities.
Pregnancy Plus-Line, a pro-life, crisis pregnancy program that was founded in 1973, requested Catholic Charities assume responsibility for the program in 1988. In 1998, the program was moved to St. Elizabeth’s so all crisis pregnancy programs had one point of contact.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities provides help and creates hope for women, children, and families in need. We offer Residential Programs for women and children, CASA of Floyd & Washington County, Marie's Community Distribution Program, Supported Living Program for individuals with developmental disabilities, and Mental Health Counseling Services. We are also a licensed Adoption Agency in Kentucky and Indiana-Adoption Bridges of Kentuckiana.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents in Indiana have access to a variety of services and support. These services include:
Support Payments
As a foster parent, you will receive a daily payment from DCS to help cover the costs of caring for a foster child. The amount varies depending on the age and needs of the child, but payments start at $18.88/day.
Foster parents are also eligible for an initial clothing expense payment of up to $200.00 and an Annual Personal Allowance of up to $300.00 per child per year. This payment becomes available when the child has been in placement for at least eight days.
Additionally, DCS provides a Special Occasion Allowance of up to $50.00 on
child’s birthday and during the December holidays.
Medical and Dental Coverage
In Indiana, children in foster care are entitled to receive Medicaid coverage for their medical and dental needs.
However, it is the responsibility of the foster parents to schedule and attend all medical and dental appointments for the child. This means that foster parents must make sure that the child receives proper medical care and attends all necessary appointments to maintain their health and well-being.
Training and Support Groups
Foster parents have access to ongoing training and support groups to help them navigate the challenges of fostering. Support groups provide a space for foster parents to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of fostering.
Indiana Foster Care Statistics and Outcomes
Understanding the statistics and outcomes of foster care in Indiana can help you better understand the need for foster parents in the state.
As of 2021, there were over 13,000 children in foster care in Indiana. However, there are only 6,200 licensed foster parents. Most children in Indiana foster care are between ages 8 and 16. On average, they stayed an average of 14.3 months in foster care.
Sadly, children who exit foster care have a higher likelihood of experiencing homelessness, unemployment, and incarceration than their peers who did not experience foster care.
As a foster parent, you can help break this cycle. You could inspire troubled child to excel and reach their true potential.
Ratings and Reviews
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May 20, 2023
They have great resources
Mar 13, 2023
A wonderful place with a beautiful cause! The staff is amazing! Not a hand out but a hand up! Provides a foundation for women to get on their feet and become self sufficient! Love it!
Sep 05, 2022
I called for assistance and no one answered the phone.
Apr 12, 2022
I think it is wrong for this place to only help women who have kids, pregnant, single mothers or only within that county. Not everyone is from that county & it's not their fault. Some people need different kind of help & some women cannot have kids.
Dec 24, 2021
A great place to go for those who have children in need.