Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of La Crosse Inc

Disability support services provided 27,547 hours of support to children, adults and families affected by aspergers, autism and other severe emotional disabilities. Clients are assisted with daily routines so they can stay in their homes, be successful in school or live in an adult home. Services are provided through our adult, school and community.

Post adoption services this program provided retreats, programs, workshops, newletters and support groups to 4,587 individuals in wisconsin.

St. Lawrence community servicescharitable outreach provided financial counseling and limited financial assistance for basic needs to 6,938 clients experiencing a crisis or a disaster in their lives. Representative payee program offers case management and monthly budgeting services to 398 different individuals during the year. Financial counseling is received through personal appointment, financial literacy classes and outreach programs. Financial assistance includes emergency needs of food, clothing or other basic human needs. Disaster funds and assistance is also distributed to local residents affected by a disaster.

Adoption servicesthis program placed 40 children in families through the process of adoption and supported 16 birth parents to ensure healthy pregnancies.

Immigration and refugee serviceslegal services provided to 173 individuals. Also helped with the afghan refugees at fort mccoy.