Catholic Charities Archidiocese of Galveston-Houston
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Contact Information
2900 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77006
United States
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Houston, TX 77006
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
For nearly 80 years, Catholic Charities has provided food, clothing, shelter, and a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. We also promote social justice, serving as a voice for the poor and vulnerable.
Annually, we provide help and create hope for nearly 100,000 people as they create better lives for themselves and their families.
Guided by God’s love, Catholic Charities helps people in southeast Texas by providing caring, compassionate services and advocating for social justice in collaboration with parishes and communities.
Catholic Charities serves anyone in the Greater Galveston-Houston region who needs us, from any religious background and from all walks of life.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Adults who are new to the fostering process sometimes feel overwhelmed and wonder if they will have support on their journey. Your child-placing agency is the first resource. Social services caseworkers provide aspiring foster parents with various types of support and connections. These include free educational training programs, helplines, and support groups.
It is important that foster parents build their individual support network, too. Connecting with other foster families with more experience is an excellent place to begin. Texas groups offer foster parent meetups; you can search online for the closest one.
The Texas Foster Family Association provides state training, a regional directory of support services, a summer training conference, and more. Membership benefits include getting access to foster care professionals and learning more about ways to become better caregivers. Children of TFFA members can also get assistance through the Scholarship Fund.
Austin Angels is another support organization that strives to assist foster parents and Texas foster children. They offer care packages and gifts for foster children and their caregivers, mentorship options, and education, among other resources. Foster children and teens can learn valuable skills that help prepare them for independent living, as well.
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 22, 2021
(Translated by Google) A Perfect Place to Receive Help for Immigrants
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Un Lugar perfecto para Recibir Ayuda el Inmigrante
Dec 21, 2021
This organization is kind of a let down. I was approved for rental relief. I'm still waiting on my $1500 rental relief. I have already added my direct deposit information over 2 weeks ago. I was told it shouldn't take no more than 5 days too see the funds in my account, and 10 days by mail. I called to verify I'm not sure why it's takes this long to get funds. I decided to call and get some answers. Unfortunately, they said they were dealing with an issue and they we're trying to rectify the problem and then was told give it until December 31st. If you have the information you need already what else are you waiting for. Unacceptable!!! I have dealt with other organizations that have done a much better job
Dec 15, 2021
Hi I recently had a stroke and back in July I applied for rental help. At first I kept getting the run around. Then began to email and call with no results. I recieved an email October 22 saying I was approved. So I called n emailed in November they said they would try and put a rush on my account. I still heard nothing, December 7th I called again because my landlord is asking about it now. I finally received a email from the person that was supposed to be my case worker. Saying she no longer works for the rental assistant program. So I ask what an I supposed to do. No one has sent me a notification or anything. And my status still says pending. What do I do I'm disabled and dont want to be homeless before Christmas. Please help.
Dec 11, 2021
BLESSINGS 🙌 TO THIS ORGANIZATION 🙏 FOR HELPING WITH RENT RELIEF AND SEVERAL PROGRAMS
Dec 09, 2021
(Translated by Google) Very bad attention, they never answer calls and emails, they do not help people who need it, they have preference
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Muy mal atención nunca contestan las llamadas y correos electrónicos no ayudan ala jente que lo necesitan tienen preferencia