Advocacy & Parish Social Ministry

Giving voice to the concerns and needs of our clients, parishes, interfaith leaders, and community partners on a variety of justice issues

Overview Advocacy and support for social justice

The spirit of our work at Family and Community Services is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching leading us not only to provide direct services for vulnerable people, but also to advocate for them and give voice to their concerns and needs. We provide support for Catholic parishes in their work of service and advocacy and work with community partners and interfaith religious leaders on a variety of justice issues.

Our staff are active in local, state and national advocacy efforts, and share their stories and perspectives on the issues our clients are facing on our blog.

Recent Blog Posts

The Story of My Life as a Foster Mom

The First 90 Days Sober

STAY HOME THEY SAY! If I only had a home.

Social isolation is impacting our mental health and well being

Alcoholism can have devastating effects on the family: resources and a guide for family and friends of an alcoholic

Aging is not a calamity, nor a ‘Silver Tsunami’

Catholic Charities at the US border — Hope lives at Casa Alitas

Kinship Care: The Approach To Keeping Familes Together Amid The Opioid Crisis

Enabling Independence by Breaking Barriers to Employment and a Living Wage

Catholic Charities at the US border — what we saw at the border in Tucson and Laredo.

Tips for the caregivers of those aging independently in place (at home)

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Who are we?

A quick overview of Family and Community Services

1000+

Employees & Volunteers

80+

Programs

32

Locations

1

Mission

Walking with all who need us