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Mission: Catholic charities of the diocese of peoria, inspired by christ, respects and defends the dignity of each person; empowers individuals, families and communities; advocates for a just and compassionate society; and encourages all people to join us in fulfilling our mission. Catholic charities is a dynamic witness of the social mission of the church. We support people in achieving their full potential and improving the quality of life in their communities. We are fully engaged with a passion for our mission; celebrate our diversity and are energized around a shared vision and common goals. Our focus on improvement, strengths, and our systemic philosophy is evident in all we do. As we honor our tradition and values, we respond to emerging needs and new challenges with a spirit of excellence, compassion and commitment for the greater good.
Programs: Foster care - through counseling, casework, and educational support services, we help families change circumstances of abuse and neglect that led their children to being placed in foster care. Serving more than 1,379 foster care children and families in the tri-county area, we are the largest program in central illinois. We also have consistently exceeded state benchmarks.
counseling - our family counseling program has been providing professional counseling to children, adults, couples and families facing a myriad of issues. Our therapy and case management services focus on empowering families and individuals to identify and implement achievable solutions to their emotional, behavioral or relational difficulties.
residential care - our guardian angel home is a residential treatment center that provides emotionally troubled boys ages 16-18 the necessary clinical intervention, counseling, recreational activities, medical care and spiritual enrichment to help each young man open up to his potential. We also assist them in making the transition to their home, or placement with a foster family, or when appropriate, into a successful, independent living situation.
other services provided by the agency include adoption, youth intervention and counseling services, senior services, child care, and latino and immigrant outreach.
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