With over 200 years of human service presence in Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a voluntary, multifunction social services agency whose purpose is to engage in, promote, supervise, and maintain an array of charitable activities.
During the last 50 years, CSS has continued to develop services such as immigration and senior centers, family services centers, community-based services, out-of-school services, teen placement programs, developmental programs and more.
CSS has been guided by its main mission, one that is consistent with the purpose and goals of Improving Outcomes for Children (IOC) to transform lives and bring about a just and compassionate society.
Our Goals
Maintaining children safely within their own families and neighborhoods
Supporting parents in learning how to improve family functioning
Moving from “out-of-home” care toward reunification or permanence
Giving a voice to communities in how children’s services are delivered
Connecting parents with accessible nearby resources and services
Unifying communities to create safe environments for children & youth
Our Community Partners
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues the work of Jesus by affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, and communities.
Rooted in a tradition of care and compassion, the Mission of CORA Services is to assist children, youth and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. A private, not-for-profit service organization located in Philadelphia, PA, CORA Services provides an array of comprehensive professional services focused on prevention, intervention, remediation and referral assistance.
American Heritage has earned recognition from peer credit unions as a national leader for charitable involvement through their work with third-party non-profit organizations as well as other community involvement and assistance programs. Kids-N-Hope Foundation is one such program founded by American Heritage Federal Credit Union in 1996 to help local children receive specialized care and support.
New Foundations Inc. believes that foster family-based treatment is the best way to heal children and their families and is the key to reunification. It is important that foster families are well educated about issues children are dealing with and that they have realistic expectations of foster care. We are looking for families who are committed to our children and are willing to learn how to meet the challenges of foster parenting.
Cradles to Crayons is a nonprofit that provides everyday essentials for children whose families are experiencing low-income and/or homelessness. Essential items, which we provide to them for free, include clothing, shoes, winter coats, books, backpacks, school supplies, and more. As opposed to working directly with families, Cradles to Crayons has built a highly efficient network of approved Service Partners. The everyday essentials we collect are distributed by our Service Partners to children and families who meet our income eligibility requirements.
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Resource Home | 215-651-8256
Community Engagement | 215-221-2010
Strengthening Families | 215-783-9853
Fatherhood Initiative | 215-760-4101
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