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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Jul 07, 2020
(Translated by Google) Good afternoon, I cannot give my opinion about the place, but I have a relative who received political asylum and went to them to support him with the benefits that are granted for his case and unfortunately everything has been very cumbersome, he calls them by phone and They do not answer, he is stuck in a quagmire and does not see a solution to his case.
(Original)
Buenas Tardes, del lugar no puedo dar mi opinion, pero tengo un familiar q recibió asilo politico y acudio a ellos para q lo apoyaran con los beneficios q se le otorgan por su caso y lamentablemente todo a sido muy engorroso, los llama x telefono y no contestan, esta metido en atolladero y no ve solucion a su caso.
Jun 10, 2020
(Translated by Google) I am very grateful to this day for the help and for the team of professionals who hopefully have and exist for life because there is always someone out there who needs the charity that you provide and without charging a penny, thank you very much.
(Original)
Estoy muy agradecido hasta el día de hoy por la ayuda y por el equipo de profesionales que tienen ojalá y existan para toda la vida porque siempre ahí alguien ahí afuera que necesita de la caridad que ustedes brindan y sin cobrar un centavo muchas gracias.
May 14, 2020
(Translated by Google) An excellent job to people who need it, many blessings to all
(Original)
Una labor excelente a personas que lo necesitan, muchas bendiciones a todos
Apr 16, 2020
The lady who answer the phone is very rude no matter if you speak with respect I will not recommend this place
Mar 19, 2020
Because they help people in need