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“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel,”
which means “God is with us.” Mt 1:23

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Highlights from CCUSA

Merry Christmas from Catholic Charities USA

As the end of Advent draws near and we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we pray that those who struggle may find hope and light in the presence of God. Merry Christmas and may God bless you in the coming year.

CCUSA Weekly Digest will resume on January 9, 2023.

Are You Participating in the CCUSA Innovation Challenge?

The Innovation Challenge seeks to inspire member agencies within the Catholic Charities network to propose a fresh workforce development–specific solution toward alleviating or reducing poverty. Proposals will be accepted in three categories based on agency size and must recommend new and innovative approaches rather than expand upon current programs. Applications are due Friday, February 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

To learn more about the CCUSA Innovation Challenge please visit CCUSAInnovates.org.

Events and Webinars

The Intersection between Unaccompanied Children (UAC) and Child Welfare Advocacy. January 10, 2023, 2:00 PM ET

Join us as we discuss the immigration process and the rights of families or children who encounter the child welfare system. This webinar will help child welfare staff and stakeholders to understand the foundational concepts in working with unaccompanied children and families within the child welfare system and the resources available for this population. We will highlight policies that provide context for the UAC process to include the description of who unaccompanied children are, the implications of current policies, and strategies that help change the narrative. Also, we will discuss how to activate community members in supporting unaccompanied children. Register here.

Sharing Peace-Based Skills with the Families We Serve. January 11, 2023, 2:00 PM ET

Founder of Pax in Familia, Dr. Christauria Welland, a Catholic psychologist with more than 25 years of experience working separately with survivors as well as those who use abuse will share effective strategies that have helped people learn and use peace-based behaviors. She will briefly describe neurological processes of emotional regulation. Participants will learn several personal and relational consequences of not knowing basic self-management and violence prevention skills to enhance family relationships. Participants will practice skills and receive a copy of the presentation to teach to families they serve.

This webinar offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credit. To earn CE credit, participants must log in at the scheduled time, attend the webinar and complete an online course evaluation and CEC post-test. Certificates of credit will be emailed within 10 business days of each course completion.

Register in advance for this webinar.

Financial Empowerment Capacity Building Youth and Family Webinar Series

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) invite you to join the Financial Empowerment Capacity Building Youth and Family two-part webinar series. CCUSA and CFPB are coordinating webinars to bring free financial empowerment training and resources to Catholic Charities staff to assist families. Participants will receive training and resources to help build their skills and better support financial wellness with the communities and families they serve. 

Register today and join us for the following topics:

  • Your Money, Your Goals, and CFPB Resources for Families. Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
  • CFPB Resources for Youth. Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 2:00 PM ET

Employment Opportunities

View job opportunities at CCUSA and Catholic Charities agencies on our careers page. CCUSA members may post job opportunities through thesubmission 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 pagesto explore our albums and photos. If you would like a high-resolution version for your agency's use, please email CCUSAwith photo number.

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