Catholic Charities of Greensburg

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Contact Information

723 East Pittsburgh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
United States
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DayHours
Monday 9 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday 9 AM-5 PM
Friday 9 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg, PA is to serve the human needs of individuals and families, regardless of their religious affiliation, and to provide leadership in building collaborative efforts with parishes and communities in addressing these needs, 

Catholic Charities offers social services that strengthen and support families and individuals.  These services include counseling and comprehensive information and referral programs.  Services are provided to those in need regardless of race, creed, or age.

 

Services and information

  • Other

Requirements to become a foster parent

You must meet minimum requirements to provide foster care in Pennsylvania. Foster parents for children in need must:

  • Be a minimum of 21 years old
  • Pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting
  • Have time and energy to devote to fostering
  • Live in a safe and healthy environment
  • Prove good health through a medical examination/physical
  • Maintain financial stability
  • Clear all home safety requirements
  • Complete required pre-service training hours
  • Finish the Home Inspection

After fulfilling all requirements during the approval process, licensed foster parents can welcome a foster child into their home. To maintain a valid license, foster parents must also participate in ongoing training each year.

All adults who are living in homes with foster children in Pennsylvania must pass a required criminal background check and fingerprinting. This includes adult children who are family members living at home.

There are other, more detailed requirements for foster homes, such as having a flushing toilet and an operable phone. Prospective foster parents will learn more details during foster parent orientation.

Once you've decided to foster, you can contact a public or private foster agency or the Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association. Foster agencies screen and train prospective foster families and ensure applicants are good candidates for foster care.

Ratings and Reviews

Average user rating

4.2 / 5
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Annette Michaux
Mar 01, 2018

The Catholic Charities Dioceses of Greensburg has the kindest most patient and efficient people who provide services for many. I commend you all for the work you do. Please keep up the great work. Thank you Amy and God Bless, Annette

Rating: 5
Karl Kirtland
Sep 29, 2017

I recently have had problems that I have never had. Problems that many may face and not know how to get help. I called many different organizations and was unable to get the help I needed. It wasn't until I called Catholic Charities that I was going to be helped. I spoke to a few people there and the one that, in my heart,felt like a personal savior was named Amy. She was more than helpful, she cared. She made sure I was taken care of and comfortable. I want her to know that I will never forget what she did for me and I wish her the best of luck and what life can offer. She did more for me in two weeks than I could ever repay. Thank you Amy. God blessed you with a heart the size of a whale,a happy splashing one! Don't ever forget and don't ever change.
If anyone is having problems that are too much to handle get in contact with Catholic Charities and see what they can do to help,you might be surprised even if you only have someone to talk to.

Rating: 5
Myrissa Gramlich
Aug 03, 2017

They have been beyond helpful and polite every time we have had to ask for assistance. Amy is amazing and always makes us feel welcome

Rating: 5