Adoption
Are you thinking about placing a child for adoption? Catholic Charities can help. We are a licensed child placement agency, providing services to birth parents and their families without charge, regardless of religious preference, age, race, or marital status.
You have options. There is often anxiety and uncertainty when you face an unplanned pregnancy or cannot care for your child. We can help you explore your thoughts and feelings while you consider keeping your child, or placing that child for adoption. Because either choice has lifelong implications, it is critical that you carefully consider each option.
We are advocates first and foremost for the child and birth parents. We believe that children are best served by preserving their connection to their family of origin. The best decision for you and your child comes from you, and we will support you, whether you decide to parent or to place your child in a loving adoptive home.
You can choose the family for your child. If you make an adoption plan during your pregnancy, or when your child is older, you may choose a prospective adoptive family from profiles that have been prepared. These families have received adoption education, and will provide a permanent and loving home for your child. We give both birth families and adoptive families equal respect and courtesy. Our agency encourages fully open adoptions, but will also work with birth parents who choose confidential placements. Any ongoing contact after placement will depend solely on you and the family of your choice.
The final decision is yours. Catholic Charities makes sure that there is never any pressure to make a decision. If you decide to place your child for adoption, we will help you carry out your plan.
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CRISIS PREGNANCY
Are you pregnant and worried about how you are going to manage?
You don't have to handle this alone. The Pregnancy Maintenance Initiative (PMI) may be able to help you. Any Kansas female who finds herself in a crisis pregnancy and is determined to be in need of services may qualify for assistance from PMI in these areas:
- prenatal medical care
- postnatal medical care for you and your child
- housing
- education
- promotion of the child's father's involvement
- adoption guidance
- drug and alcohol assessment and treatment
- domestic abuse protection
- child care
- parenting classes
- transportation
There is hope. Please contact us for more information. We can help.
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Counseling & Therapy
Are you experiencing turmoil in your life? In today's fast and changing society, many problems arise causing stress and discomfort. Catholic Charities is a social service agency providing mental health counseling and therapy services regardless of religion, race, nationality, age, or financial status.
Types of counseling and therapy include:
Children Early intervention -- when trouble is first recognized -- can prevent problems at a later date. We offer therapy for the individual child, and for the family. We work closely with school personnel.
Adolescents New feelings and emotions can create problems for adolescents and their families. We provide individual and family therapy to assist the adolescent who is experiencing difficulty with peers, school, self-esteem, and identity issues.
Adults A stressful lifestyle, career problems, loss of a relationship, depression, and self-esteem issues are just a few of the situations causing stress in adults' lives. We provide individual and group therapy, mental status evaluations, stress management, and treatment for most mental health issues.
Family Our treatment is based on caring for the family as a system, as well as for the individuals within the system. The goal is to help the family move toward more balanced and functional interaction.
Marriage & Couples Partners struggle with new roles and rules, new definitions of intimacy, communication, and commitment. Our staff can help you and your partner adjust to these changes.
Divorce Adjustment We provide a structured group environment, facilitated by professional counselors, to assist and support those dealing with the challenges of divorce.
Our counselors understand. Catholic Charities counselors are compassionate, trained professionals whose education and experience help them to understand your problems. All services are strictly confidential.
Make an appointment to fit your schedule. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available. Schedule an appointment by contacting our office.
Click here to learn about our counselors.
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IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE
Catholic Charities of Salina is a not-for-profit agency that is accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals. This program helps persons of low to medium resources apply for immigration status and assists those who are having difficulties with their U. S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) cases.
Catholic Charities' Immigration Program provides quality service to people of all faiths and nationalities. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1995 we have helped thousands of people gain Lawful Permanent Residence and/or U. S. Citizenship. Our statistics reflect positive outcomes in helping numerous people achieve a better lifestyle in the U.S.A.
We specialize in Family Based Immigration and Naturalization Services including Lawful Permanent Resident card renewals. Our office is accredited by the United States Board of Immigration Appeals. Immigration Specialist Juan Torres is in charge of the Immigration program. He is here to serve communities with their Immigration needs. If he cannot assist with a particular immigration need, he knows who may be able to help and can make the appropriate referral. Being a naturalized citizen himself, Torres knows what the process is like and always shares his testimonial when he feels it will give benefit his clients. His advice is be patient because the immigration process can be lengthy.
Types of assistance include:
- family Visa petitions
- family unity
- residency
- citizenship
- consular processing
- green card renewals
- work permits
- waivers
- Pregnancy Maintenance Initiative
- referrals to other service agencies
- translation and interpretation (as available)
- notary public (as available)
- faxes (as available)
- photocopies (as available)
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SMOKY HILL VILLA
Smoky Hill Villa is an independent living facility for persons over 62 years of age or mobility-impaired.
2145 Tulane Avenue
Salina, Kansas 67401
785-827-4203
An affordable option for housing. Smoky Hill Villa is operated under a HUD Section 8 rental assistance program. Rent is based on income minus medical expenses, and rent-free apartments are a possibility. A utility allowance is provided to offset the cost of gas and electricity.
All the comforts you want in a home. Each residence is approximately 550 square feet, with individually-controlled heating and air conditioning. Stoves, refrigerators, and garbage disposals are provided, as well as indoor mailboxes. There are laundry facilities on site, and meal delivery and transportation is available from the Senior Center.
Socialize with your neighbors. The residents at Smoky Hill Villa are invited to attend scheduled activities such as potluck dinners, ice cream socials, bingo, movies, barbecues, and excursions. A community room is available to accommodate parties and family gatherings, and there are pleasant, landscaped outdoor areas for relaxing with friends.
You can feel safe and secure. Security features at Smoky Hill Villa include:
- Exterior entrances are locked during evening hours
- Smoke alarms in all apartments
- Fire alarms and automatic sprinkler systems in common areas
- Emergency call systems in each apartment
- Resident Assistant is a building occupant
- Deadbolt locks on apartment entrance doors
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Catholic Charities helps with food, diapers, non-narcotic prescriptions, city go bus vouchers, eviction notices, shut off or disconnect notices from utility companies. The emergency assistance program is offered throughout the 31 county region.
We also have a loan program (SAASE) Salina Area Savings Service and Education loan program developed in partnership with the Bennington State Bank, University United Methodist Church and Consumer Credit Counseling. It is currently only available for Saline County residents. It offers guaranteed bank loans of up to $500.00 at a low interest loan rate of 6¼%. Payments are approximately $50.00 per month for up to one year. It was developed to help participants pay off high interest loans, help them establish credit and to develop a banking relationship. It has helped people with rent, deposits, shut offs, car repairs, and pay off high interest loans. Requirements include participating in a financial literacy course at Catholic Charities. They complete a workbook and receive a certificate that they've completed the financial literacy component. Many have opened checking and savings accounts and have improved their credit history.
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Marriage for Keeps
Marriage for Keeps allows Catholic Charities to support services such as healthy marriage education by providing an array of services to include one-on-one couple support, marriage education and activities to strengthen family bonds. Marriage for Keeps has been designed to provide a variety of resources and skills training to married couples in an effort to help them sustain healthy marriages, raise happier children and create more stable families.