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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Aug 26, 2018
They are really good people and they are really helpful
Aug 17, 2018
(Translated by Google) They help you with rent. Residency, citizenship and much more
(Original)
Te ayudan con renta . Residencia, ciudadania y mucho mas
Aug 07, 2018
(Translated by Google) This place was a great blessing for me I went and they helped me for my residence good free services and thanks to God and to them today I have the residence in my hands🤗
(Original)
Este lugar fue de gran Bendición para mi fui y me ayudaron para mi recidensia buenos servicios gratuitos y gracias a Dios y a ellos hoy tengo la recidencia en mis manos🤗
Aug 04, 2018
Had to visit several times before I was assisted but once I got in me and my family was assisted with clothing and shoes.
Jul 25, 2018
(Translated by Google) This organization helped me twice without problem and once helped my mother. For my mom it took a lot of work to get us an appointment, but first I went without an appointment, then I had to send emails and call and call until they attended me. They have much more work than before. It was worth it. John Paul is very kind and professional as is Natasha. They are a blessing. Thank you for all your help!
(Original)
Estra organizacion me ayudo dos veces a mi sin problema y una vez a mi mama. para mi mama costo mucho trabajo para que nos dieran una cita, pero primero fui sin cita, despues tuve que mandar email y llamar y llamar hasta que me atendieron. Ellos tienen mucho mas trabajo que antes. Valio la pena. John Paul es muy amable y profesional al igual que Natasha. Ellos son una bendicion. Gracias por toda su ayuda!