"Do not let your hearts be troubled.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.