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.

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…

Stressed Father Finds Support

Parenting can be overwhelming. Trung Norris was a stressed father struggling to be a full-time parent after reunification with his 8-month-old son. Catholic Charities’ Family Connections…