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 25, 2017
Helped me very caring people
Jul 05, 2017
Not what it used to be, They have helped me in the past but now seems like they don't care, I been trying to have them help me and even though I was going to pay for their services they haven't called me back like they said they would, I have tried contacting them but all I get is an answering machine and I leave a message and nobody is calling me back, thnx to them I am behind on my situation and well now I'm going to have to do this my self since I can't depend on these people ...
Jul 03, 2017
RIDICULOUS . I have been trying to set up an appointment to attend one of the immigration charlas for 3 months! This is a requirement before talking to any of their lawyers. Their website states you must register before attending yet every time I call they tell me that I was suppose to call the first Monday of every month or NO ONE ANSWERS. Call any other Monday and they will tell you that you miss the deadline, you either needed to call the Monday before or the Monday after- and when you do they tell you to call back the first Monday...
May 11, 2017
(Translated by Google) GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU, YOU ARE PRACTICEERS OF TRUE CHARITY, YOU REALLY HELP.
(Original)
DIOS LOS CONTINÚE BENDICIENDO, SON PRACTICANTES DE LA VERDADERA CARIDAD, EN REALIDAD AYUDAN.
Mar 19, 2017
(Translated by Google) Ami they helped me in whatever I needed thanks for your help
(Original)
Ami me ayudaron en lo que yo nesecite gracias por su ayuda