Catholic Charities Of Santa Clara County

SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDING A NUMBER OF SERVICES SUCH AS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; REFUGEE FOSTER CARE; CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT; SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM; ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; AND EMERGENCY PROGRAMS AND HOUSING SERVICES.

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT:THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVES ALL AGES THROUGH A COMMUNITY BASED APPROACH. SERVICES UNDER THIS SEGMENT EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RESILIENCY AND PREVENT POVERTY.CORAL (COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING RESOURCES TO ADVANCE LEARNING) IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL ENHANCED LEARNING PROGRAM AT OVER TWENTY SAN JOSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CORAL FOCUSES ON IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH BALANCED LITERACY AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING STEM.FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (FRC) THE ORGANIZATION RUNS TWELVE FRCS FOR FIRST 5 SANTA CLARA COUNTY TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 YEARS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES PARENTING WORKSHOPS PLUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.NEW BEGINNINGS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-3 TO ENJOY INTERACTIVE EARLY LEARNING ACTIVITIES WITH THEIR NEWBORNS/INFANTS.THE FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE IS A PLACE-BASED ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY FOCUSED ON HELPING EVERY CHILD IN THE SANTEE AND SEVEN TREES NEIGHBORHOODS SUCCEED FROM CRADLE TO CAREER THROUGH CREATING STRONG AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, STRENGTHENING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED COALITION. KINSHIP RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER RELATIVES WHO ARE RAISING THE FAMILY'S CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, RESPITE CARE, RECREATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, EDUCATION SEMINARS AND ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP PACKETS, AS WELL AS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH MOVING OUT OF KINSHIP CARE.INMATE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (ISS) AT THE COUNTY'S TWO ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES RESPONDS TO INMATE REQUESTS FOR BOOKS, EYEGLASSES, NOTARY SERVICES, PROBATION-REQUIRED LEGAL DOCUMENTS, REQUESTS FOR FAMILYCONTACTS, FAMILY REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION OR ITEMS FOR THE INMATES, INFORMATION FROM COMMUNITY/OTHER LEGAL SERVICES AND RESOURCE INFORMATION.YOUTH EMPOWERED FOR SUCCESS PROVIDES SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN RESILIENCE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE BEST, PROGRIP/SES, WUYC AND SPARTAN-KEYES.BUILDING EVERYONE'S STRENGTHS TOGETHER (BEST) PROVIDES GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CONDUCT ONGOING PREVENTION/INTERVENTION AND TRUANCY OUTREACH TO IDENTIFY YOUTH WHO EXHIBIT HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS INCLUDING GANG INVOLVEMENT,CONFLICT/VIOLENCE, SCHOOL ABSENCE AND DROP OUT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND OTHER NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS.PROBATION - GANG REDUCTION INTERVENTION SERVICES/SES IN COLLABORATION WITH BHS PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO YOUTH ON PROBATION TO PREVENT REENGAGEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.WASHINGTON UNITED YOUTH CENTER (WUYC) AND SPARTAN-KEYES YOUTH CENTER OFFER STRUCTURED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND A CARING ENVIRONMENT TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RECREATION, GROUP EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. ALSO AVAILABLE ARE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND LIVING IN POVERTY. ON-SITE SERVICES WERE SUSPENDED IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.CATHEDRAL SOCIAL MINISTRIES INCLUDES THE WINDOW AND BRIDGES OF HOPE. THE WINDOW PROVIDES FREE MAILBOXES, SANDWICHES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL AND CONNECTIONS FOR UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY FOR SHELTER. BRIDGES OF HOPE IS A POST-RELEASE SERVICE THROUGH A FAITH-BASED COLLABORATIVE THAT ASSISTS THOSE RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION WITH RE-INTEGRATING INTO SOCIETY WITH JOBS, HOUSING, AND A FAITH COMMUNITY WHILE IN TRANSITION AND REBUILDING THEIR LIVES.OLDER ADULT SERVICES:OLDER ADULT SERVICES ASSISTS SENIORS TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS.LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR FRAIL, CHRONICALLY ILL RESIDENTS IN ALL NURSING HOMES AND RESIDENTIAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM RESPONDS TO, INVESTIGATES, AND SEEKS FAIR RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS, INCLUDING ALLEGATIONS OF ELDER ABUSE AND VIOLATIONS OF RESIDENTS' RIGHTS.SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OFFERS SOCIALIZATION AND HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR SENIORS (AGE 60 AND OVER) FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND JOHN XXIII MULTI-SERVICE CENTER IN SAN JOSE. PROGRAMS SHIFTED TO GRAB AND GO MEALS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS.SENIOR PROGRAMS AT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, RECREATION AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS IN A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGECLASSES, CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, HEALTH SCREENING AND MONITORING, WELLNESS EDUCATION, COMPUTER TRAINING, DAILY NOON MEALS, WEEKLY GROCERY BAGS, EXERCISES SUCH AS TAI CHI, DANCES, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AT JOHN XXIII AND EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. ON-SITE SERVICES WERE SUSPENDED IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS. WELLNESS CALLS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CONTINUED.

ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATES THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARISHES, VOLUNTEER SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS.PARISH ENGAGEMENT CONVENES AND TRAINS PARISH LEADERS AND PEER VOLUNTEERS TO STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK OF PARISH-BASED SERVICES WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES AND OTHER PARISHES IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE, PREVENT, AND REDUCE POVERTY. PARISH ENGAGEMENT SEEKS TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF 95122 THROUGH ACCOMPANIMENT SERVICES WHERE VOLUNTEERS SPEND 4 HOURS OF THEIR MONTH WITH RESIDENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SERVICE NAVIGATION AND A LOVING COMMITTED PRESENCE IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH A MUTUALLY TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE,VOLUNTEERS AND CLIENTS WORK TOGETHER TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO POVERTY - TOGETHER. SINCE THE PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED TO MULTIPLE PARISHES.HANDICAPABLES PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT, SPIRITUALITY AND ENRICHMENT FOR ADULT DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.VOLUNTEER SERVICES RECRUITS, ON BOARDS AND CONNECTS VOLUNTEERS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MULTIPLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

EMERGENCY PROGRAMS AND HOUSING SERVICES:HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDES EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT EVICTIONS AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. SINCE THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN PROVIDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ENROLMENT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC CRISIS. THE HOUSE SHARING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED HOMES, PROVIDING STABILITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VARYING INCOME LEVELS, SUCH AS SENIORS, PERSONS ON FIXED INCOMES, WORKING INDIVIDUALS, TRANSITIONAL YOUTH, STUDENTS, AND VETERANS. SERVICES SIGNIFICANTLY DECLINED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH A CLIENT-CENTRIC APPROACH DURING EMERGENCIES, INCLUDING BOTH NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS, AS WELL AS VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE HOUSING CRISIS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS DISASTER SURVIVORS WITH EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO RESTORE THEM TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SINCE MARCH 2020 AND THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED WITH SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC CRISIS.

REFUGEE FOSTER CARE:REFUGEE FOSTER CARE RESETTLES UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE MINORS WITH PLACEMENTS WITH HOST FOSTER FAMILIES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND EIGHT OTHER COUNTIES IN THE BAY AREA. THE PROGRAM TRAINS AND SUPPORTS PERSONS WHO WANT TO BECOME FOSTER PARENTS.