Family Preservation

Catholic Charities has multiple programs that serve to strengthen families and cultivate parenting skills so parents can create a safe environment for their children. The Arizona Department of Child Safety refers parents to our Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting, Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T (Families in Recovery Succeeding Together) and SENSE (Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment) programs.

Family Connections Restores Grandmother’s Confidence

Carolyn, a woman in Glendale, Ariz., has been raising her two teenage granddaughters for the past 13 years. About a year ago, the life Carolyn…

Family Connections Helps Mom Build a Stable Life After Addiction

Most mothers couldn’t imagine not being able to see their newborns and missing those important milestones. But for Lisa, a mother in Mesa, Ariz., this…

Effective Household Communication: “I” Statements

Communication is the key to healthy relationships. Yet many people struggle to find effective ways to communicate because they’ve never been taught how. Teaching healthy…