CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE

Retired senior volunteer program - this program utilizes the skills and talents of retired seniors in volunteer positions.

Foster grandparents - allows senior citizens to provide support to children/youth who need extra attention and encouragement in day care, school, head start, and other settings.

Maternity services - provides counseling, case management and financial assistance to individuals/couples dealing with issues, problems or financial need during the time of pregnancy or parenting of an infant/toddler.

Family offender program - provides clinical services to incest offenders and incest offenders' partners.

Federal emergency management agency - the program provides funds for emergency housing and food needs.

Immigrant resources - supports immigrant and refugee families/communities with a variety of economic, educational, cultural, and legal support through referrals.

Community and parish service - services include workshops, outreach and networking, collaborating with parishes on public policy issues, project rachel, and other outreach services.

Nys unified court system - this is a dispute resolution and conflict program for st. Lawrence and franklin counties. The goal is to settle disputes throught mediation. The trained mediators work with the courts, special education programs and with the agricultural community.

One work source - provides services to out-of-school youth who are preparing to enter or who have entered the work force.

Enhanced multidisciplinary team initiative - this program addresses financial exploitation and elder abuse of older adults by bringing together entities with unique resources and skills to form coordinated enhanced multidisciplinary teams.

Transitional employment - the pre-vocational program funded through nys ohm and st. Lawrence county community services assists individuals interested in gaining or improving employment skills.