For more than 50 years, Catholic Charities has a proud tradition of serving those in need in Southwest Kansas. With offices in Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, and Liberal, our programs and services have evolved, but our core mission of honoring human potential through service, advocacy and invitation, in the spirit of the Gospel, remains the same.
Honoring human potential through service, advocacy and invitation, in the spirit of the Gospel.
Every person experiences hope and fulfillment.
DIGNITY & RESPECT: We strive to treat others with fairness, justice and compassion.
SERVICE: We strive to meet the needs of others.
ADVOCACY: We speak on behalf of others.
HOPE: We believe that there will be positive change.
COLLABORATION: We work with others to strengthen and support our communities.
Catholic Charities, a member of Catholic Charities USA, provides services for people in need, regardless of faith. In Southwest Kansas, we work to support individuals and families in the following ways:
Adoption Services - Adoption is a lifelong process and an intergenerational journey. We serve all members of the adoption triad—couples, adoptees, birth parents, siblings, and adoptive families—by providing comprehensive information, ongoing emotional support, and search and reunion assistance. We also work to educate the public, especially young women, health care personnel, and other social service providers, about quality adoption services, especially as an alternative to abortion.
Pregnancy Support - We offer free pregnancy support for all women regardless of age, income, marital status or religious affiliation. This is a free service. Pregnancy support includes emotional support to work through emotions and feelings; information so that all options are known before any decisions are made, and skills to help women make the best decision for herself and her baby.
Counseling Services - The Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Services Program includes individual, family, group and marriage counseling, with a special emphasis on trauma support. Services are available for children three years old and older, adolescents, and adults.
Housing Assistance - Catholic Charities is the housing resource for people in southwest Kansas. Working with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other local agencies, Catholic Charities works to provide housing solutions for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
Refugee Resettlement - As an affiliate of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, we also offer resettlement services for newly arrived refugees. We walk with immigrants and refugees on their path from arrival to citizenship and help them rebuild their lives. Our services are designed to help immigrants and refugees overcome culture shock, create their first home, secure documents, achieve economic self-sufficiency, integrate successfully into their community, and prepare them for citizenship.
Legal Immigration Services - Catholic Charities is accredited by the US Department of Justice to provide low-fee Legal Immigration Services, including consultations and assistance with immigration documents. Each case is filed and monitored through an all-in-one comprehensive immigration case management solution that gives clients web portal access to all of their paperwork and the current status of their case.
Safe Release Support - Catholic Charities works with Lutheran Social Services to promote the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children apprehended in the United States by conducting fingerprints for adult sponsors of unaccompanied minors, in order to safely place minors in their care.
Disaster Response - Catholic Charities is the disaster response organization of the Catholic Church. In the event of a disaster, Catholic Charities works with local agencies, vendors and subcontractors to provide critical services such as emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and long-term support, regardless of faith, creed, race, or socioeconomic status.
Life Skills Courses - Catholic Charities teaches positive and adaptive behaviors to help individuals deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life, secure their well-being and become active and productive members of the community. Topics include healthy relationships, job-ready skills, nutrition, hygiene, money management, health and wellness, tenant regulations, home maintenance and safety, and more. Life Skills classes are open to the public.
Emergency Assistance - Catholic Charities works to help moderate- and low-income individuals and families in Southwest Kansas break the cycle of poverty by connecting them with the resources they need for food, basic hygiene, utilities, Medicaid, education, and tax benefits. Additionally, each office maintains a non-food pantry and assists with applications for utility assistance, food assistance, disability, taxes and more.
Community Collaboration - As part of our commitment to collaboration, and working with others to strengthen and support our communities, Catholic Charities staff members participate in several community partnerships including: Adoption Association of Kansas Catholic Charities, Central Kansas Partnership, Department of Children and Families, Emergency Food and Shelter Local Boards, Family Crisis Centers, County Local Emergency Planning Committees, Prevention Coalitions, Community Councils, Kansas Workforce Development, Chambers of Commerce, Kansas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Community Foundations, Russell Child Development Center, Seeds of Hope, Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Taskforce, United Way, and more.
| (620) 792-1393 | |
| (620) 792-1399 | |
| rford@CatholicCharitiesSWKS.org | |
| Rebecca Ford | |
| Director of Communication & Development | |
| https://catholiccharitiesswks.org/ |
