Family Counseling
Life is filled with ups and downs. Parents and children often benefit from professional counseling services to strengthen family relationships.
Counseling Solutions is Catholic Charities' professional counseling services program. Mental health services are always confidential and provided for all ages - and all stages - of life. Our compassionate staff of mental health professionals is here to help with:
The TurnAround Program - Community Re-Entry After Prison
The TurnAround Program provides support for families of incarcerated individuals and offers a new start for persons leaving prison including case management, emergency assistance, and help with re-integration needs such as birth certificate/ID cards, clothing, and employment and treatment referrals.
A successful re-entry from prison to community is imperative to public safety. It is important to stop "the revolving door" and ultimately, save taxpayers billions of dollars spent on housing offenders and building new prisons.
Many of these individuals truly want to live a productive life and make amends for their past behavior. The obstacles faced upon release, however, are difficult. Many former offenders do not have family support or resources. They are without clothes, shoes, hygiene, state identification, transportation or funds to obtain these necessities.
The TurnAround Program currently has a great need for mentors.
TurnAround mentoring supports men and women who have been incarcerated or jailed to make positive life choices as they re-enter the community. Volunteers over the age of 25 are asked to commit for one year to assist men and women develop goals, budget monthly expenses and learn new life skills. You can make a real difference in someone's life. For more information, contact Charles Linton at clinton@ccharities.com or call 816.561.1835.
Inspiration:
A falsely convicted man devotes new life to TurnAround Program. (Read More)
You Are Not A Number
A song by local musician and TurnAround case manager Andrew Schwartz.
Northwest Missouri area Marcia Miller
816.232.2885 or 888.629.2886
TurnAround Program
TurnAround Interview
Parent Education
Building stronger families, helping parents and children be the best they can be - Catholic Charities aims to be a helpful community resource for a variety of educational and training needs.
Community Education and Training Programs Love and Logic - teaches practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children.
24/7 Dads – provides information and support to foster healthy, strong relationships of fathers and their children.
Good Grief - helps individuals grow, develop and heal through all stages of the grieving process.
Capacity Building for Non-Profit and Faith-Based Organizations - provides a range of "how-to" seminars including fundraising, grant-writing, board development and mission effectiveness.
For information on these or other training programs contact: Judy Thompson 816.659.8282
Services for Young Families
A program for individuals and families expecting a child
Kind, compassionate care is available for individuals and families experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Professional social worker/case managers assist with:
A personalized plan for a healthy baby and delivery
Medical planning and referral
Goal development assistance
Emergency assistance with food, rent and utilities, when available
Contact:
Jarrod Sanderson
Manager, Services for Young Families
816.659.8227 jsanderson@ccharities.com
Financial Education and Economic Security
Catholic Charities provides financial education on concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible use of credit, as part of its one-on-one work with clients. Occasional classes are held for clients and community.
The Economic Security Program in Kansas City assists in many aspects of preparing for and securing employment, as well as education around financial management such as:
job search
resume development
employment application assistance
interview preparation
financial management education
Appointments are required. For more information, please contact: Economic Security Coordinator
816.659.8276
800.875.4377/toll-free
Homebuyer Education
Catholic Charities, a HUD approved housing counseling agency, offers a day-long homebuyer’s education workshop the third Saturday of every month. This class on becoming an informed and successful homebuyer is taught by area real estate and financial experts. The session is free to all, but registration is required.
Completion of this eight hour class:
- may satisfy requirements to obtain select loan products
- answers questions home buyers often have
- will contribute to successful home ownership
Curriculum includes:
· Assessing Readiness to Buy - To help individuals to determine if and when they are ready for home ownership
·Managing Money – Tools for homebuyers to manage their finances wisely
·Understanding Credit – To educate homebuyers how to establish and maintain good credit
·Getting a Mortgage Loan – To help buyers determine appropriate, long term affordable financing according to their financial profiles
·Selecting a Home – To assist buyers in the selection and purchasing process of homes for which they can qualify and afford over the term of the mortgage
·Maintaining a Home and Finances – To develop skills necessary for the ongoing responsibilities of home ownership and to understand the importance of community involvement
For more information, contact Carrie Rosetti at 816.659.8210.
Many of these individuals truly want to live a productive life and make amends for their past behavior. The obstacles faced upon release, however, are difficult. Many former offenders do not have family support or resources. They are without clothes, shoes, hygiene, state identification, transportation or funds to obtain these necessities. 
