Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of New Orleans

Programs: Non-residential day programs include a variety of different services. Counseling programs provided individual, group and family therapy to 206 individuals through a variety of therapeutic interventions in four offices throughout the greater new orleans area; another 92 were helped through care line. School based counseling was provided to 258 children. Interpreting was provided through a community service program that assisted 311 deaf, deaf-blind and hard-of-hearing individuals. The foster grandparent program for low-income seniors allowed 86 seniors to share their life experiences and mentor special needs children. There were 182 domestic violence survivors assisted with emergency legal representation. Immigration and refugee services provided assistance with citizenship, visas, legal services and document translation to 1,990 clients. Affordable private medical care and education was provided to 44 moderate income women during pregnancy. Counseling and legal services were provided to 112 persons through domestic and international adoption, and 1,114 women received counseling and referral services for unplanned pregnancy. Cornerstone builders provided job counseling and/or opportunities to 23 formerly incarcerated persons. Case management and direct financial assistance were provided to 83 individuals and families experiencing financial hardship due to a medical condition faced by a member of the family. Adult education services were provided to 559 individuals. Medical and behavioral care navigation services were provided to 225 individuals.

head start provided education, social services, and health screenings to 422 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 6 weeks to 6 years). There are 5 centers.

padua pediatrics and padua community homes are intermediate care facilities for the mentally disabled that provided residential services to 51 developmentally disabled individuals. Services provided included meals, medication administration, counseling, recreation, nursing, custodial care, therapy, etc. Padua home and community based services provided 4,765 waiver service days of care to people with disabilities.