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Catholic Charities

Our Mission

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria, inspired by Christ, respects and defends the dignity of each person; empowers individuals, families, and communities; advocates for a just and compassionate society; and encourages all people to join us in fulfilling our mission.

Catholic Charities Website

Our Services

Protecting and nurturing children

• Abstinence Education
• Adoption
• Foster Care
• Pregnancy Support Services
• Guardian Angel Home (Residential Care for Youth)

Strengthening families

• Child Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Deliquency Intervention
• Family Counseling/Behavioral Health
• Intact Family Preservation Services

Building just and compassionate communities

• Community Organizing
• Latino and Immigrant Outreach
• Parish Outreach Ministries
• Food Pantry
• Senior Services

For more information about Catholic Charities please contact the communications department at communications@ccdop.org or visit our website at www.ccdop.org.