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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Jan 08, 2019
(Translated by Google) Catholic Charities, the first place where you should go, if you need help, if you need a home, if you need to dress, eat, study, everything you may need to get ahead in this country, they are there for all those people who start a new path in America of all places, religions and doctrines. That is Catholic charities, in the United States of America.
(Original)
Caridades católicas ,el primer lugar donde debes ir ,si necesitas ayuda,si necesitas hogar,si necesitas vestir,comer,estudiar ,todo lo que puedas necesitar para salir adelante en este país ,ellos están para todas esas personas ,que comienzan un nuevo camino en America de todos los lugares ,religiones y doctrinas.Eso es caridades católicas ,en los estados unidos de America.
Nov 09, 2018
Somewhat ok clothing closet.
Oct 28, 2018
I went there, because of my situation I needed to get my case taken care as soon as possible. I was referred to another organization.
I am happy organizations work with each other in order to service the community
Oct 25, 2018
They help people in need.
Sep 16, 2018
(Translated by Google) Very good people, Miss Neri and the director, but the receptionists at the entrance treat you as if you were a beggar!
(Original)
Muy buenas personas la señorita Neri y la directora,pero las recepcionistas de la entrada te tratan como si fueras un mendigo!!!,