All Agency programs reflect community needs from which we have identified the following program areas:

• Services for families with children ages birth to five years
• Services to improve the quality of life for older adults
• Services to intervene and prevent family and domestic abuse 
• Services to empower the vulnerable

Food Program
Joseph's Family
Housing Support Services
Parish Outreach
Rainbows
We C.A.R.E

American Grandparents/Mentorship Project

Grandparents as Parents
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Lifeline
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Tax Assistance

Blueprint for Aging 

Adoption
Father Patrick Jackson House
Healthy Families
Post Adoption
Pregnancy Counseling
TeenLINK

Alternatives to Domestic Aggression (ADA)
Behavioral Health Services (also known as therapy or counseling services)
Families First
Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center

Description:
Through a voluntary and open approach, CSS places infants for domestic (U.S) adoption. Counseling for birth parents and services before, during and after the adoption process are also provided.

To Get Started: 
Call 734.971.9781 ext. 417 for information. Residents of any age, family size or marital status who live or work within a one-hour radius of Ann Arbor may apply. Information meetings are held monthly.

Cost:
Fees vary depending on the services provided. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.

Please visit our Adoption & Pregnancy programs on the web: http://www.csswashtenaw.org/adoption

Or for a quick reference click below:

• Please click here for the Adoption Program Information Packet, this also includes information on fees.

• Please click here for information about Adoption Support Group.

Description:
The purpose of ADA is to end domestic abuse in our community by working directly with the perpetrators in an intensive educational arena where they are made aware of their violent behavior. The program also offers "Crossroads," a program designed for younger perpetrators between the ages of 17 to 22.

To Get Started:
Call 734.971.9781 Ext. 430 for an application packet. Orientations are held on alternate Tuesdays. Please access information on the ADA web page: www.csswashtenaw.org/ada

Cost:
Tuition is charged on a sliding scale.
 

Description:
This program is designed to help international students living in Washtenaw County become more acclimated to our customs and community by matching the student with a volunteer "mentor." The two then establish a personal relationship that may include social activities, practical day-to-day advice, friendships and an increased appreciation of diverse cultures.

To Get Started:
(Students) If you are an international student currently living in the Ann Arbor area and would like to take part in this program, please click this questionnaire to fill in your information and submit. You will be contacted to attend a meeting where you will have a chance to meet your mentor. Please fill out the questionnaire to the best of your ability because the selection process is based on these profiles.

(Volunteer Mentors) Please call 734.712.3625 to find out how you can get involved. Average amount of time commitment to the program is two to four hours per month.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
Certified social workers counsel families, couples and individuals to provide an in-depth assessment and short-term, Solution-Focused therapy designed for the specific needs of each client. The Agency offers extended evening hours.

• Please click here for the Behavioral Health Services Website

To Get Started:
Call 734.971.9781 ext. 329 to schedule an appointment or for general information.

Cost:
Fees are assessed on a sliding scale. Catholic Social Services is an authorized provider for some insurance and managed care plans. VISA and Mastercard are accepted.
 

Description:
Families First provides four to six weeks of intensive, in-home crisis intervention services to families impacted by child abuse and/or neglect. On-call 24 hours a day, social workers provide clinical services as well as material assistance. This two-pronged approach is essential to ensure home stability and the safety of all family members.

To Get Started:
For Washtenaw County, please call 734.971.0080. Call 517.782.4889 for information in Jackson and Hillsdale Counties. Only Families referred by the Michigan Department of Human Services are eligible for this program. 

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:

Father Pat's provides pregnant and parenting teens a safe, nurturing home environment and helps them develop the education and living skills they need to become self-sufficient. The residential program houses a maximum of five families at any one time. 

To Get Started:
Call 734.761.1440 to schedule an interview for residential services. See www.fpjhp.org for more information.

Cost:
Minimal rent is charged, based on income. 
 

 
 

Description:
This program provides Washtenaw County residents food and personal care items on a monthly and/or emergency basis. Clients are also given referrals to other agencies for clothing and other critical services.

Location:
Northside Community Center
815 Taylor, Ann Arbor

(Open limited weekday and Saturday hours) 

To Get Started:
Call 734.662.4462 for hours of operation or to schedule an appointment for a donation drop-off.

Cost:
No charge. Food donations are accepted. Please call before dropping off any donations.
 

Description:
GAP offers caregiving grandparents (and other relatives) the opportunity to share common experiences, to better understand their grandchildren's special needs, and to access resources and information from community professionals. The program provides support groups, educational workshops, counseling, children's groups, and family activities.

To Get Started:
Call 734.712.3625 to begin the intake process. Any grandparent or custodial relative in Washtenaw County with parental responsibilities for raising a minor child is eligible for service.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
First-time parents learn effective parenting skills by receiving supportive services throughout their pregnancy up to the time their child is five years old. Healthy Families is a home-based program emphasizing parenting and health education, goal setting and resource referrals.

To Get Started:
Call 734.368.4495. Expectant or first-time parents of children up to three months of age residing in Washtenaw County are eligible for a screening assessment.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
This program is designed to enable Avalon Housing tenants to maintain permanent housing and maximize their personal independence by providing on-going and proactive support services as needed. Services include: assessing housing support needs, developing and implementing individual housing permanency plans, connecting tenants with appropriate community services, social activities, crisis intervention, and transportation assistance.

To Get Started:
Only tenants of Avalon Housing are eligible for services. For information, please call 734.622.0894.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
Trained volunteers offer respite assistance for families caring full-time for a homebound older adult. Volunteers visit with the chronically ill family member two to four hours per week providing relief and personal support for caregivers. Program staff also offer training and support to local parishes interested in developing their own respite program.

To Get Started:
Call 734.712.3625 for an initial telephone screening and to schedule an in-home assessment. To be eligible, either the caregiver or homebound family member must be age 60 or older. Those interested in volunteering may call for further information. 

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
Joseph's Family is an adult grief recovery program that incorporates the Catholic Faith. Individuals who lost a loved one due to death are invited to attend this peer group, which is coordinated by trained facilitators. Each series runs for two hours once a week for a total of five weeks. The program is co-sponsored by local parishes: Immaculate Conception-Milan; Pious Union of St. Joseph-Grass Lake; St. Andrew-Saline; St. Joseph-Dexter; and St. Thomas the Apostle-Ann Arbor.

To Get Started:
Call 734.971.9781 ext. 352 to register. Catholics and non-Catholics alike are eligible to participate. Joseph's Family is not an immediate response program.

Cost:
No charge, but prior registration is required.
 

Description:
Lifeline is a personal emergency response system available to frail seniors and disabled adults who live alone and are at risk for having a medical emergency. When an emergency arises, the subscriber pushes a button on the device that is worn around the neck or wrist. The signal is sent to the Lifeline monitoring center which evaluates the situation and responds by calling a designated person or an ambulance if necessary.

To Get Started:
Call 734.712.3922 in Washtenaw or 517.545.6427 in Livingston for an initial screening and to schedule in-home installation of the Lifeline equipment. Service is available in Washtenaw and Livingston Counties, with limited services in surrounding counties.

Cost:
Call for information regarding the installation fee and monthly subscription rate.
 

Description:
Through MMAP, older adults learn how to navigate the health care system to obtain entitled benefits, including Medicare and Medicaid supplemental insurance, HMOs, and long-term care insurance. Help is provided in individual sessions at client homes, hospitals, community centers, and by telephone. The program also offers group presentations to the public.

To Get Started:
Call 734.712.3625 or 800.803.7174. All Medicare recipients are eligible.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
Parish Outreach helps parishes develop and strengthen their social ministry programs. It also keeps parishes up to date on the services offered by CSS and seeks parish input for ongoing program development. Services provided by Parish Outreach include the administration of the We CARE, Joseph's Family and Rainbows programs; Catholic social teaching education, and CSS liaison to parish personnel. 

To Get Started:
Call 734.971.9781 and ask for Parish Outreach to discuss opportunities for CSS-parish collaboration, staff and volunteer development, and educational workshops.

Cost:
Workshops and professional development opportunities: negotiable.
 

Description:
Post-Adoption Services offers ongoing support, education and counseling to all involved in the adoption circle--birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees of all ages. Bi-monthly support groups are open to the public. CSS also provides search and reunion services for those individuals who either made adoption plans or were adopted through our Agency.

To Get Started:
Call 971-9781 for more information.

Cost:
Call for details

Please visit our Adoption & Pregnancy programs on the web: http://www.csswashtenaw.org/adoption
 

Description:
The Pregnancy Counselor provides support and referrals for pregnant clients. When parenting is not an option, the program works closely with Adoption Services to offer on-going counseling, support groups and workshops for birth parents who choose adoption.

To Get Started:
Call 734.971.9781, ext. 401 and ask for the Pregnancy Counselor to schedule a visit.

Cost:
No charge

Please visit our Adoption & Pregnancy programs on the web: http://www.csswashtenaw.org/adoption
 

Description:
Rainbows is a grief support program designed for children and adolescents in families experiencing death or divorce. It enables participants to better understand their new family unit, assists them in building a stronger self-esteem, and directs them toward a healthy resolution of the changes they have experienced. All groups run for 13 weeks and are facilitated by well-trained, caring adults. The program is supported and co-sponsored by three Washtenaw County parishes: St. Joseph-Dexter; St. Thomas the Apostle-Ann Arbor; and St. Mary-Chelsea.

To Get Started:
Call 734.971.9781 ext. 352 for more information. Sessions held at sites throughout Washtenaw County.

Cost:
No charge. Donations accepted.
 

Description:
RSVP is dedicated to channeling the talents of adults 55 and older interested in helping their community. The program provides volunteer placement services to ensure a challenging and rewarding experience. To support their efforts, volunteers receive accident and liability insurance, training opportunities, newsletters, transportation reimbursement, and recognition for service. RSVP volunteers assist more than 100 non-profit organizations throughout Washtenaw County.  Click 2006 Fall Newsletter to learn about volunteer opportunities.

To Get Started:
Call 734.712.3625 to become a volunteer.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
Specially-trained volunteer tax preparers help low-income seniors and disabled adults receive Michigan tax credits (Homestead Property, Home Heating) and file simple income tax returns; appointment required.  Tax preparation sessions are scheduled throughout Washtenaw County at subsidized and limited-income senior housing facilities; at senior centers; and at the CSS Older Adult Services office in the Senior Health Building.  Home visits are available as needed. 

To Get Started:
Call 734.712.3625 to schedule tax preparation sessions at your site, to request fliers or informational presentations, to join our corps of volunteer preparers, or for further information.  Personal appointments are scheduled by participating sites..

Cost:
No charge 
 

Description:
Teens Living Independently With Kids (TeenLINK) is a support and educational program that assists pregnant or parenting teens under the age of 19. Connecting young parents to medical, mental/community health, housing, budgeting, and parenting resources is the focus of the program with the goal of helping young parents live successful, independent lives. 

To Get Started:
Call 734.761.1440 to schedule an appointment. See www.fpjhp.org for more information.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:

WCAC is a coalition involving Catholic Social Services, Washtenaw County law enforcement and prosecutors, health care professionals, and the Department of Human Services which enables young sexual abuse victims to receive comprehensive medical, psychological, and legal assistance at one site. This one-stop approach minimizes the trauma to children and families by offering: crisis intervention services; coordinated case management between medical, law enforcement and mental health professionals; counseling assistance; and emotional support while the case goes through the legal system.

To Get Started:
Only those children referred by the Department of Human Services or law enforcement are eligible for this program. Call 734.544.2925 for general information.

Cost:
No charge
 

Description:
We C.A.R.E. is a communication and relationship enhancement program for engaged couples sponsored by CSS and the Family Ministry Program of Catholic Charities. The highly acclaimed program is designed to teach couples communication skills and techniques for handling conflict and promoting intimacy in a Christian relationship.  Click 2007 We C.A.R.E. for schedule and registration form.

To Get Started:
Call 734.971.9781 ext. 421. Regularly scheduled seminars are held year-round throughout the County.

Cost:
$95 per couple