Local Programs
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South
Region Programs
Serving Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Carmel, Centerville, Derby, Devon,
East Haven, Foxon, Guilford, Hamden, Highwood, Madison, Mamauguin, Meriden,
Milford, Mt. Carmel, Montowese, New Haven, North Haven, Northford, Orange,
Oxford, Plantsville, Seymour, South Meriden, Southington, Spring Glen,
West Haven, Wallingford, Whitneyville, and Woodbridge.
Types of Services Offered:
- Adoption and Birthparent/Pregnancy Counseling Services
- Child-Adolescent Mentoring
- Criminal Justice Program
- Crisis Intervention: Basic Human Needs
- Day Care Centers and School Readiness programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Violence Education
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Parenting Education
- Parochial School Social Work
- Positive Youth Development and Recreation
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Note: Services available in English and Spanish
Program Descriptions:
ADOPTION
Catholic Charities is one of the oldest child-placing
agencies in Connecticut. Our Adoption
program is licensed by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families.
We provide a full range of services, including homestudies, for domestic,
international, and special needs adoptions. We also offer search services
for adult adoptees interested in learning about, connecting with, or reuniting
with their birthparents.
BIRTHPARENT/PREGNANCY
COUNSELING SERVICES
Our services are designed to assist birthparent(s) to make a sound, appropriate,
permanent life plan for their child. We offer counseling, assistance with
basic human needs and medical costs, and ongoing support.
CENTRO SAN JOSE
Center-based services for the Latino community in New Haven. Children
and families, from infants to seniors, participate in our educational,
cultural, and recreational programs.
CHILD
CARE AND SCHOOL READINESS
We provide quality state-licensed, full-time child care for infants
through preschool and offer comprehensive school readiness programs at
a number of different locations in accordance with the Department of Education
and local School Readiness Councils. Fees are set on a sliding scale according
to ability to pay.
COMMUNITY-BASED CRIMINAL
JUSTICE PROGRAMS
We help ex-offenders make a successful transition to community living.
Our program includes a thorough initial assessment and then assignment
to one or more of the core services: individual therapy, anger management
groups and/or medication monitoring. Alcohol/drug education groups and
employment assistance are also provided.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
We offer comprehensive mental health services to offenders who are about
to be released from prison and to already released offenders in an effort
to stabilize their personal and family lives after incarceration. Services
may include assistance in procuring adequate housing and employment.
CRISIS INTERVENTION:
BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
When an immediate, unexpected crisis prevents families and individuals
from functioning in their normal manner, we provide them with food, clothing,
and holiday assistance through emergency case management and advocacy
services.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Employees of companies that have contracted with our agency receive help
in dealing with issues in their personal lives. We offer evaluations,
counseling, and help to resolve personal problems that may be interfering
with work performance.
EMPLOYEE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Catholic Charities, in collaboration with the Department of Labor, and
Regional WorkForce Development Boards, assists individuals in their transition
from welfare to work through outreach, assessment, referral, and support
services. We also work with the United Way of Connecticut/Infoline, Connecticut
Family Services Agencies, and the Department of Social Services to reduce
the risk of harm to children of families that have lost state assistance.
FAMILY AND MENTAL
HEALTH COUNSELING
Our counseling locations are individually licensed by the Department of
Health as adult mental health clinics and by the Department of Children
and Families as Child Guidance Clinics. Counseling and mental health services
are provided to individuals, couples, and families. Fees are set on a
sliding scale according to ability to pay.
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING
A training program for workers who provide services to individuals and
families in need. We provide participants with information about state
and local services that are available for their clients, as well as methods
of accessing those services.
INTENSIVE OUTREACH
AND MONITORING
Intensive Case Management service for juvenile offenders. Program includes
involvement with the juvenile’s family, social groups, and school in an
effort to prevent recurring offenses or incarceration.
LATINO TREATMENT TRACK
We offer inclusive case management services for Latino substance abuse
offenders. Clients are directed to appropriate agency and community services,
which may include basic human needs, substance abuse support groups, educational/
vocational programs, anger-management groups, job readiness programs,
and parenting groups.
PARENTING EDUCATION
We provide a range of educational and counseling services for parents
of infants, preschool, elementary and adolescent aged children.
PARENTSHARE FAMILY
SUPPORT CENTER
A program operating in the Meriden area that works to prevent family violence
through parent educational groups and planned family activities.
PRETRIAL FAMILY VIOLENCE
EDUCATION PROGRAM
An educational program for individuals who have been involved in some
aspect of family violence. It follows an established curriculum of five
10-week classes with an enrollment of 12-25 clients.
PROJECT
APOYO
This program is an Alternative to Prison Opportunity for Youthful Offenders
(APOYO). It is a culturally-specific
program designed for young Latino/Latina offenders ages 16-21 who would
otherwise be incarcerated. This program provides monitoring, supervision,
and support 7 days per week and includes comprehensive case management,
mental health counseling and referrals, continuing on-site education (ABE/GED),
vocational and employment assistance, substance abuse education and referrals
for treatment, supervised community service, electronic monitoring, and
follow-up services after completion of the program.
SCHOOL OPERATING BASED
SOCIAL WORK
A program in the New Haven Catholic schools that provides mental health
services to children experiencing problems as a result of exposure to
drugs and alcohol in their home or neighborhood. Goal is to help children
develop the decision-making and problem-solving skills to resist involvement
in substance use/abuse.
