Catholic Charities Archidiocese of Galveston-Houston
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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Mar 30, 2016
I thanks to God for their helping us we Refugees in all every the world and god bless all case worker in side the Catholic Charities
Feb 18, 2016
This wonderful place was sent by God 2 me 36 yrs ago when I was an unwed mother 2 be. These people provided loving care 2 me & my unborn daughter & she was properly adopted. I will forever be grateful 4 their help.
Jan 24, 2016
(Translated by Google) It is an excellent place, thanks to them I have my residence. Thank you for the work that all these people do. God bless you all.
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es un excelente lugar, gracias a ellos tengo mi residencia. gracias por la labor que hace toda esta gente que dios los bendiga a todos.
Dec 15, 2015
They have blessed me with so much help Thank You!!!!! Caring and very helpful place.
Nov 01, 2015
Excellent services