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Family Services

Supporting families has been a priority for Catholic Charities since our founding. In partnership with our clients, we provide an array of counseling and parental supportive services, case management, and support for those who have experienced trauma.

We believe a stable home environment creates a resilient, healthy future for children and parents.

Catholic Charities of Oregon works with parents looking for support during their pregnancy and after the baby’s birth as they adjust to their newest family member. We support pregnant and parenting families to become more resilient and thrive by teaching important parenting skills, providing trauma recovery support, and helping our clients to establish stable home environments for their children. Offered services include the following:

  • Counseling during and after your pregnancy
  • Help in finding resources you need for your family
  • Pregnancy and parenting classes
  • Case management and group support for those that have experienced trauma
  • Connection to mental health counseling, financial wellness & other services
  • Infant supplies

We are not currently accepting new families or external referrals. If you are seeking Family Services support for you or someone you know, are you encouraged to call 2-1-1, our community’s information and referral line. For Pregnancy & Parenting Support in Multnomah County, go to:  https://www.multco.us/children-and-family-health-services/pregnancy-parenting-support

Please note: We do not offer rent assistance, so if that is the only help you are seeking, we encourage you to call 2-1-1, our community’s information and referral line.

Who We Serve

We work with pregnant and parenting families looking for support during their pregnancy and after the baby’s birth as they adjust to their newest family member. We offer the following services:

  • Support during and after your pregnancy
  • Help finding resources you need for your family
  • Parenting classes
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Who We Are

Our Family Services staff members are skilled at creating a positive and safe space for clients to learn, grow, heal, and thrive. Our staff works cooperatively to provide a welcome environment for clients and to help our clients gain a better sense of control over important life decisions. All services are based in trauma-informed therapeutic, supportive relationships to establish and maintain safety and trust.

Family Services

In-Kind Needs

Every donation directly supports the children and families receiving services at Catholic Charities of Oregon. Please note: We can only accept new items as hygiene and safety requirements for pregnant women and newborn babies are quite specific.

We are in need of the following items:

  • New car seats
  • Strollers: single and double
  • Diapers and pull-ups size: 4, 5, 6 and 2t-5t.
  • Gift cards (Visa, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Gas station -- $50-$100 each, for emergency needs
  • Household items: laundry soap, dish soap, toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels, etc.
  • Diaper bags
  • Pack & Play
  • Bassinets
  • Bottles (must be new)
  • Baby hygiene items (shampoo, baby wash, baby wipes, diaper cream)
  • Baby clothes through size 2T (new or like new, no stains or tears).
  • Infant safety locks
  • Baby gates

We are not accepting the following items at this time:

  • Heavily worn baby clothes with rips or stains
  • Potty chairs
  • Adult clothing
  • Used breast pumps and supplies
  • Mattresses
  • Cribs
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Catholic Charities distributes toys and cheer

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Donors provided toys and Catholic Charities of Oregon staff and volunteers distributed them to about 400 children Dec. 11-12 at the agency’s headquarters. Central Catholic High School was a particularly generous provider.