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 10, 2022
CATHOLIC CHARITIES WILL TRY TO NOT PAY YOU EVEN IF YOU WERE APPROVED THEY WILL COME UP WITH EXCUSES AND THE POSTAL SERVICE LOST MY MAIL AND I NEED THEM TO REISSUE MY CHECK FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND THEY COME UP WITH EXCUSES AND CANT SEEM TO CONTACT NO ONE AND GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND WITH NUMBERS THAT DONT WORK.
Jan 05, 2022
Non responsive to answering phone calls. Not sure, if they allow walk-ins due to covid. My Clients need help. It should not be a battle to reach this Agency for help.
Jan 01, 2022
Not sure what’s going on with the 1500 relief payment but I was approved and said my payment was paid over a month ago and Still never got a dime. Not sure if they spent all the funds and weren’t able to pay everyone or what but this is really ridiculous when you get someone’s hopes up about this money they need to pay for rent and bills and just never follow up with them again.have called several times emailed several times and never get a response from anyone I was told I will receive by December 30 and it’s now January and still nothing! They have my bank information and everything what a joke! Don’t lead people on for over four months ,make them jump through hoops to get approved just for you not to help .
Dec 23, 2021
Great place and people! If you need help with almost anything, they will help you.
Dec 22, 2021
(Translated by Google) A Perfect Place to Receive Help for Immigrants
(Original)
Un Lugar perfecto para Recibir Ayuda el Inmigrante