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Catholic Charities of Steuben labors each day toward building communities where the right to sustainable work is upheld, where high value is placed on the idea that we are all connected in one human family, where we all cooperate to keep the community strong, and where we all share in both our trials and our triumphs.

Mission:

To build communities that care for all people by strengthening and enriching the quality of life for individuals, families, and children; working to reduce poverty; and advocating for social justice, which helps fulfill Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester’s commitment to build a just society rooted in the dignity of all people.

Vision:

To be recognized as a leader in providing services that effectively address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families, that develop self-sufficiency, and that protect, preserve and promote the dignity of persons.

Join us in building communities that care!

• Donate • Volunteer • Become a Community Ally • Become a Foster Parent Learn more online: CatholicCharitiesSteuben.org If you or a loved one need assistance, please contact our service priorities directly.

Kinship Family and Youth Healthy Families Steuben SHAPE Therapeutic Foster Care 6251 County Route 64, Suite 102 Hornell, NY 14843 607-324-0909 Bath Community Child Day Care 36 East Morris Street Bath, NY 14810 607-776-7387

Help that works. Hope that lasts.

Our services empower people to enrich their quality of life through access to resources and opportunities, healthy family functioning, healthy child development, and freedom from substance dependency.

Substance Free Living Prevention Services Bath Area Hope for Youth Steuben Council on Addictions 8 East Morris Street Bath, NY 14810 607-776-6441 Residential Services Community Residence (Weider House) Supportive Living 6251 County Route 64, Suite 102 Hornell, NY 14843 607-324-0909 Turning Point Turning Point Bath, Corning, and Hornell Steuben County Rural Ministry, Canisteo 23 Liberty Street Bath, NY 14810 607-776-4575

23 Liberty Street | Bath, NY 14810 p: 607-776-8085 | fax: 607-776-4092 CatholicCharitiesSteuben.org

The Kinship Family and Youth service priority for Catholic Charities of Steuben helps families develop the capacities for healthy family functioning and promotes healthy child development.

Child Development Services protect child safety,

promote healthy births and nurture child and youth development.

• Expectant and new parents receive support and education leading to healthy birth outcomes and child wellness.

• Children experience safe, caring environments and engaging, age-appropriate experiences that foster healthy development and set the stage for future learning.

Family Preservation Services help families build the strengths that set the stage for the joy and togetherness they want for themselves. Families work to: • improve knowledge and skills • develop close nurturing relationships • tap into their resiliency when challenges arise • connect with concrete supports to address any barriers to family success.

The Substance Free Living service priority for Catholic Charities of Steuben reduces the prevalence of substance abuse and its negative consequences in the community.

Prevention Services build public awareness and knowledge about substance abuse and its consequences, while working directly with young people and adults to build their capacities for avoiding substance abuse. Prevention Services:

• educate and counsel individuals and groups about substance abuse and its consequences • raise awareness • conduct community surveys about knowledge and attitudes concerning substance use and other factors • help to formulate community-wide responses.

Through Residential Services, participants learn how to maintain abstinence. Additionally residents will learn to: • improve the functioning and development of coping skills • strengthen independent living skills and social skills • access community services, including support groups • attain self-sufficiency and independent living • return to the workforce

The Turning Point service priority for Catholic Charities of Steuben alleviates the effects of social injustice by stabilizing families in economic crisis, and supporting them as they strive for selfsufficiency.

Basic Needs Services provide assistance that helps clients avert homelessness, utility shut-off, hunger and medicine shortage.

• Food pantries provide a supply of food to help individuals and families improve food security and free up income for other bills.

• Financial assistance programs provide negotiated budget agreements and direct payments to landlords, utility companies, and pharmacies along with trouble-shooting to help people avert eviction, utility shut-off, hunger or medicine shortage.

Support and Development Services help clients prevent future financial crises and position themselves for long-term stability. The program connects clients to ongoing supports that help stretch earned dollars for short-term stability, and assist them in setting goals, accessing opportunities and gaining knowledge for long-term stability.