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.

Choosing Safe Toys for Children During the Holidays

Unfortunately, thousands of children are hurt or even killed each year due to an interaction with an unsafe or developmentally inappropriate toy. December is known…

Mindful Parenting as a Tool for Coping with Stress

Parenting is stressful, and feelings of inadequacy often increase this stress. Mindfulness helps parents take a step back and look at their parenting style without judgment,…

Loving Mother Breaks the Cycle of Addiction

From the time she was born, it seemed that all the odds were stacked against Summer. She grew up with a mom who had an…