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You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places." Jn 14:1-2
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Highlights from CCUSA
Crisis Pregnancy, Compassionate Response
From diapers to doulas and medical care to housing, low-income
pregnant and parenting women and girls often want for even the
basics. With Mother's Day approaching, explore how five Catholic
Charities agencies across the country provide support to those who
are expecting and affect lives in ways both large and small. Read
the story.
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Unexpectedly Expecting: Serving women in crisis pregnancies
Events and Webinars
Engaging Parishes through Ambassadors. May 9, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
Many Catholic Charities agencies engage local parishes through
representatives often called "ambassadors." Join this webinar to
learn how four Catholic Charities agencies (Arizona/Phoenix, Santa
Clara, Palm Beach and Saint Louis) utilize ambassadors to
strategically assist parishes in meeting community needs and
increase awareness of Catholic Charities services. Register for
the webinar.
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Ableism: What It Is, How to Recognize It and How to Combat It. May
16, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
This presentation will address factors associated with ableism:
attitudes, bias and stereotyping toward persons with disability and
their consequences on persons with disability. Ableism at the micro
(e.g., individual) level as well as at the macro (e.g.,
structural/systemic) or institutional level will be explored and
discussed along with intersectionality and privilege as concepts
related to ableism. Strategies to minimize ableism and resulting
barriers to health and quality health care will be addressed. The
consequences of ableism that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic
will be used to illustrate how ableism can affect the health,
well-being and even survival of persons with disability. Following
this presentation the attendee will be able to:
1. Describe factors associated with ableism: attitudes, bias and
stereotyping toward persons with disability,
2. Examine consequences of ableism and negative attitudes, bias
and stereotyping of persons with disability,
3. Identify and implement strategies to minimize ableism and
negative attitudes, bias and stereotyping that creates
barriers to persons with disability and their care.
This webinar offers 1.5 Continuing Education Credit. In order to
earn the CEC, participants will need to participate in the session
in its entirety and complete the evaluation/post-test questions.
Register in advance for this webinar.
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Webinar: De-escalation Training. May 23, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
De-escalation in a setting where there is an interpersonal crisis is
a very difficult skill set and starts with the worker calming
themselves and maintaining their composure as they move toward the
situation. Join us for a webinar featuring Father Ragan Schriver,
special assistant to the president for strategic integration at
CCUSA, that will offer evidence-based practices on responding to
mental health distress and crisis.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Acknowledge one's own conflict management style,
2. Recognize the stages of escalation, and common triggers of
agitation and aggression,
3. Intervene with escalating clients using verbal de-escalation
techniques.
This webinar offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credits. In order to
earn the CEC, participants will need to participate in the session
in its entirety and complete the evaluation/post-test
questions. Register in advance for this webinar.
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CCUSA's Virtual O'Grady Leadership Institue (1.0): Registration
Open!
This program is intended exclusively for Catholic Charities
professionals and is presented by experts at Catholic Charities USA.
It offers a unique opportunity to gain a foundational understanding
of the knowledge and skills essential for effective Catholic
Charities leadership and integrates leadership and management with
theology and spirituality. Content will explore Catholic social and
moral teaching, ethical decision-making, public policy and the
Church, racism and poverty, and how to understand one's
leadership as a person with a role within a system. 2023's
virtual program will be offered from June 22 - 23 and 26
- 28, from 12:00 - 3:00 PM ET each day. Register and
view the full program.
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Employment Opportunities
View job opportunities at CCUSA and Catholic Charities agencies on
our careers page. CCUSA members may post job opportunities
through the submission form available on the members' portal.
If you have any questions about the job opportunities submission
form, please contact Christina Kilroy.
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CCUSA Photo Gallery
Did you know that one of the benefits CCUSA provides to member
agencies is access to a professional photo gallery? Visit our Flickr
photo pages to explore our albums and photos. If you would like
a high-resolution version for your agency's use, please email
CCUSA with photo number.
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