Residential Services
The Assessment Center
Providing emergency shelter and diagnostic assessments for children ages 0-13 who have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services due to abuse and/or neglect by their caretaker. Children stay with Catholic Charities 30 to 90 days to assess their health, academic level, emotional and behavioral functioning.
For more information, please contact 817.289.3881
Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program
The Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) program serves foreign born children from war-torn countries who have arrived in the United states without a parent or an adult caregiver. They are refugees, asylees, or victims of trafficking in their teens. They all have incredible stories of faith, determination and survival. The URM program partners with foster families to provide children with a safe, nurturing, culturally sensitive environment that equips and empowers them to reach their full potential. Services are designed to meet the needs of each unaccompanied refugee minor and may include tutoring, mentoring, independent living skills training, cultural activities, legal assistance, mental health services, intensive case management and education/ESL classes. Training, support groups and a monthly stipend are provided to assist foster parents in the care and development of the child. If you are interested in learning more about refugee foster care, call us today at 817-289-3889 or e-mail Jennifer Anderson.
