Strengthen and Support At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families
Children deserve to grow up in safe, stable, and loving environments. However, for many young people, home life is marked by uncertainty, neglect, and trauma. Catholic Charities intervenes at critical moments, ensuring that vulnerable children and struggling families receive the care, guidance, and resources they need to thrive. Our approach focuses on strengthening family bonds whenever possible while also providing alternatives when children need new, nurturing homes. From high-quality preschool programs that lay the groundwork for lifelong learning to out-of-school programs that offer a safe, supportive space for growth, Catholic Charities creates opportunities for children to flourish. We also provide critical support for young families, equipping parents with the tools and resources needed to build strong, stable homes. By investing in children today, we are building the foundation for stronger communities tomorrow.
Services
School/After School Programs
Saint Francis & Saint Vincent Homes
Saint Francis & Saint Vincent Homes, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, provides a group home and treatment services for at-risk teenage boys and girls. Our mission is to foster the physical, moral, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual development of youth. We offer a transitional living program with support for both adolescents and their families, empowering them to participate in their child’s care and development, ensuring a personalized approach to help each youth reach their full potential.
ADDRESS
3400 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020
PHONE
(215) 638-9310
Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy
Catholic Charities understands the unique needs of families searching for high-quality preschool programs in North Philadelphia. Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy is a Keystone Stars 4 childcare facility, offering the highest standard of education for young learners in a safe and caring educational environment. Our bilingual staff helps ensure the needs of our children and parents are understood and met.
ADDRESS
4400 N. Reese Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
PHONE
(215) 457-4325
HOURS
Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Out of School Time
Out of School Time Programs are school-based community centers that offer an array of creative after-school activities in the late afternoon aimed at youth development and family support. Rooted in Catholic faith, these programs are educational, social, and recreational in nature, and serve school-aged children and adolescents from the community.
For more information visit https://cssoutofschooltime.org
Skill Development
School Social Work
Catholic Social Services in partnership with the Office for Catholic Education and six Archdiocesan High Schools provide Social Workers to assist with the needs of students and their families. Schools currently connected with this program are Little Flower High School for Girls, Father Judge High School for Boys, West Catholic Preparatory High School, Neumann-Goretti Catholic High School, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, and St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls.
PHONE
(267) 331-2490
A Better Way
A Better Way within Catholic Charities teaches social responsibility skills and conflict management skills to youths between ages 12 and 18 who are involved in the juvenile justice system. This community program utilizes the Sanctuary Model of Trauma-Informed Care to help individuals with issues of chronic adversity, loss, and trauma.
For more information visit abetterwaypa.org
Catholic Clinical Consultants
Catholic Social Services provides Outpatient Counseling Services at some of our regional Family Service Centers and other locations. These counseling services are available through Catholic Clinical Consultants, a division of Catholic Charities. Licensed therapists offer counseling to individuals, married couples, and families to help them deal with stress and anxiety, substance abuse, relationship conflicts, and other behavioral or mental health issues.
PHONE
(855) 518-2223
Youth Skills Building Program
The Youth Skills Building Program empowers young people by teaching essential home repair and carpentry skills while fostering a sense of community responsibility. Each year, two dozen youth participate in hands-on training, learning foundational skills in construction, woodworking, and property maintenance. Beyond skill development, this community-based initiative serves as a gun mitigation and anti-violence program, providing at-risk youth with a productive, positive outlet.
PHONE
(267) 831-3559
Pregnancy Assistance
The Cenacle at Padre Pio
The Cenacle at Padre Pio Center is a family nurturing center dedicated to supporting pregnant women, new parents, and families as they strengthen their role as a child’s first teachers. Our services include pregnancy and parenting education, food and diaper pantries, health literacy programs, educational workshops, and additional support resources. In partnership with the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia, we work to build a Culture of Life, where every life is valued, respected, and protected.
ADDRESS
1527 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
PHONE
(267) 453-0900
Family Navigation Services
The Family Navigator program offers personalized support for parents and families facing challenges related to unemployment, financial strain, and the demands of raising young children. When a family’s needs go beyond a one-time request—like baby supplies or parenting support—a dedicated Family Navigator can step in to help. Together, they work to reduce risk factors and build a path toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.
PHONE
(267) 331-2490
Foster Care & Adoption
Catholic Community Services
Catholic Community Services CUA #4 manages child welfare cases formerly handled by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) in Northeast Philadelphia. As a DHS-sponsored agency, we provide community-based child protection and welfare services, supporting families in their homes, in placement, or both. Operating within a Catholic framework, we serve as a direct case management presence in the community.
ADDRESS
1926 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115
PHONE
(215) 592-9116
For more information visit https://ccs-cua.org
Foster Care & Adoption
Catholic Charities provides foster and kinship care for children from birth to age 21 who need temporary placement due to crisis or chronic conditions. The program prioritizes quick, safe permanency while preventing re-entry into care. Resource families mentor birth families to support reunification. Catholic Charities continues to maintain an adoption license, and performs searches for birth parents and children. Catholic Community Services (CUA #4, a ministry of Catholic Charities) involves birth families in planning, and Catholic Charities trains resource parents to assist with reunification or, if needed, adoption.
PHONE
(267) 331-2490
For more information visit https://adoption-phl.org
Family Service Centers
Family Service Centers
Family Service Centers are the first point of contact for individuals, families, and parishes when they seek assistance from Catholic Charities. Five centers are located throughout the five-county metropolitan area. Our family service centers provide resources and support to the unique needs of each community. Services can include food and diaper pantries, prenatal and parenting support, financial support, connection to public benefits and other resources that help to remove barriers to a healthy family life.
Bucks County Family Service Center
100 Levittown Parkway Levittown, PA 19054
(215) 945-2550
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Casa del Carmen
4400 Reese Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-2500
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Delaware County Family Service Center
130 E. 7th Street Chester, PA 19013
(610) 876-7101
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
The Cenacle at Padre Pio Center
1527 Church St. Philadelphia, PA 19124
(267) 453-0090
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Northeast Family Service Center
7340 Jackson Street Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-5920
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Southwest Family Service Center
6214 Grays Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 724-8550
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Immigration Services
Saint Oscar Romero URM
Saint Oscar Romero URM serves young men between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been displaced by immigration and referred through the Federal Office for Refugee Resettlement. This program provides a comprehensive support system to help these vulnerable youths navigate their new lives in a safe and nurturing environment. Participants receive tailored educational support, including language skills development, to help them integrate into their new communities and thrive academically.
PHONE
(267) 331-2490
Immigration Legal Services
Catholic Charities offers affordable, high-quality immigration legal assistance to individuals and families within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the jurisdiction of the USCIS Philadelphia District Office and Immigration Court.
PHONE
(267) 331-2490
For more information visit https://cssphiladelphia.org/immigration-legal-services