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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Feb 02, 2018
(Translated by Google) Excellent atention
(Original)
Muy buena atencion
Jan 18, 2018
I have been calling Catholic Charities since I was diagnosed with Cancer over 4 months ago, I left a few messages no return phone call from them, I also called because I needed assistance after the Hurricane here in Houston and once again no phone calls from them.
I have continuously called and left messages and asked them to please help, because of my chemo and medications I am no longer allowed to work or drive.
Till this day I have not received a call from them, at least I would’ve appreciated a call just to let me know they can’t assist for whatever reasons.
I’ve heard wonderful things from my Dr’s, Social Worker, other Organizations and individuals about Catholic Charities. I told them what had happened and sadly they regretted even having mentioned them to me.
I have placed photos of the Apartment and one of the Tumors I have that is visual and incase anyone wonders I have total of 6.
Many Blessings to All
Dec 27, 2017
I feel mad that i called to ask for classes to learn how to speak Latino, but nobody helped me. Does somebody knows if it is similar to Spanish? Where could i find latino classes?😢
Sep 01, 2017
(Translated by Google) That they called me to ask how I am and if I needed anything because of Hurricane Harvey 🙏
(Original)
Que me hablaron para preguntar cómo estoy y si necesitaba algo a causa del huracán Harvey 🙏
Sep 01, 2017
(Translated by Google) Hello, I have a question. My family and I were affected by the hurricane. We can go ask for help with you and what are the requirements to help?
(Original)
Hola una pregunta mi familia y yo nos vimos afectados por el huracan podemos ir a pedir ayuda con uds y q requisitos piden para poder ayudar .