Catholic Charities Of The Archdioce Se Of Dubuque Iowa

Mental Health Counseling Services Inspired by the belief that marriage and families are at the core of our social structure, Catholic Charities provides professional counseling for marriages, families, and individuals experiencing various social, emotional, and interpersonal struggles. The option to use insurance, or pay on a sliding fee scale, makes counseling attainable for anyone who is truly in need. All Catholic Charities' counselors are masters-level, licensed professionals, and services are available to anyone regardless of religious, social, or economic background. (Statement continued on Schedule O)In 2024, the total number of counseling sessions increased from 5,118 in FY 22-23 to 5,438 in FY 23-24, which includes telehealth sessions. In 2024, Catholic Services served 19,694 individuals across 30 counties in Northeast Iowa.

Jail & Prison Ministry Catholic Charities coordinates volunteer-based outreach for imprisoned and recently released individuals to support them in successful re-entry into society. 409 formerly incarcerated individuals received support for successful reentry into the community in 2024.Immigration Legal Services -Catholic Charities' immigration attorneys provide affordable legal services to help reunite families by assisting them in navigating the immigration system and advocating on their behalf. (Statement continued on Schedule O)Catholic Charities assists with paperwork for green card and citizenship applications, family and visitor visas, deferred action for childhood arrivals, temporary protected status, violence against women act, and other family-based immigration legal services. In 2024, our immigration attorneys provided 805 free immigration legal consultations. Clients represented 40 different countries of origin.

Catholic Charities offers Case Management Services to individuals who are experiencing hardship with immediate needs and empowers them with the guidance and tools for a successful future. 90% of case management clients maintained housing, 40% increased income, 20% reduced debt and 10% established a savings account.Catholic Charities is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, provided by a HUD-certified housing counselor.Catholic Charities partners with Catholic Charities USA through the Walmart Foundation to enroll families and individuals in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program increases food security for low-income families in the US, particularly in underserved and rural areas of the country.Post Adoption Search Services Allows any adult member of an adoption, previously facilitated by Catholic Charities, to gain knowledge about the other parties such as non-identifying medical information, contact information, and knowledge of other siblings. In cases where members of an adoption group mutually agree to be reunited, Catholic Charities' staff provides counseling to assist the individuals in emotionally preparing themselves and evaluating readiness for the event.