Idaho Catholic Charities assistance programs.
Note there generally is no financial aid available from the Idaho Catholic Charities. They don’t offer funds but rather the charity can offer free and paid services, and a number of referrals, employment resources, and other support.
Case managers can sometimes direct/refer clients on where to go to for rent and utility bill help as part of Community Resource Referrals, but the Catholic Charities of Idaho centers listed below will likely not have their own funding available. Catholic Charities will include the entire family in any assistance offered. They work closely and collaborate with other non-profit organizations and government resources in the community.
Case Management Services are available
Professional social workers at CCI meet with you to explore all aspects of your life, focusing on areas that are going well, and assisting in the development of a plan to address areas that may need improvement. Service Coordinators utilize strength-based, client-centered strategies, to help you recognize your individual strengths, and support your access to services and key resources on your journey to wholeness and self-sufficiency. Case Management is a process built on your individual needs and goals. This may be accomplished in a two-week period or require on-going support for several months. Either way, we will stay by your side until you feel confident, empowered and are back on your feet.
Our Case Management services focus on these categories of skills: Financial Well Being, Housing, Parenting/Family Relationships, Emotional/Physical Health, and Social Connections. The agency has in place a strength-based model for the delivery of services. Case managers also work to serve those clients who may not be eligible for any form of assistance elsewhere. Also receive advice and guidance in getting linked to other local systems that provide the needed resources in Idaho. Or read about high paying work from home jobs.
Counseling Services are offered on a sliding scale basis. Counseling services address emotional and behavioral difficulties that can negatively impact people’s lives. Counseling is available for adults and children in a variety of forms, including individual, family, couple and group sessions, all designed to help with life’s many difficulties.
Counseling services are provided in-person at the Boise office, and certified e-Counseling services (online counseling) are available to anyone in the state of Idaho. If you live too far away, don't have dependable transportation, are home bound or ill, or travel a lot, you may be interested in e-Counseling services. To utilize CCI e-Counseling, you will need to provide a private location, a smart phone, iPad, tablet or computer with video capabilities, and a dependable internet connection.
CCI can assist clients in making positive life changes. Our counselors use reputable theories and techniques to provide services tailored to fit individual client needs. Clients play an integral part in creating personal goals, and CCI counselors draw upon an individual’s strengths and capabilities to attain these goals.
Immigration Legal Services are offered. Newcomers to the country can use these services as well as women, children, or other victims of domestic violence. Begin with a consultation/intake session to have your case reviewed. Services include consultations to determine eligibility or to review case status and if eligible, the preparation and submission of specific petitions to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). CCI provides DOJ accredited staff and attorneys to aid in this process. Find a number of other programs for immigrants new to Idaho or any other state.
Domestic violence assistance is available from resources such as VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) and the U-Visa.
Catholic Charities of Idaho assists eligible youth and young adults to gain work permits and be safe from deportation through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program approved by the federal government in July of 2012. These youth and young adults were brought into the US undocumented but are a low enforcement priority. Through DACA, these individuals will be given the opportunity to integrate themselves and fully contribute to society.
As indicated, Catholic Charities of Idaho is a great place for services, referrals and general information. This is offered for free to individuals of any religion or income level that are trying to find resources in their community.
Locations of Catholic Charities centers in Idaho
The main centers are located as follows.
•7201 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83709; 208.345.6031
•554 4th Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401; 208.881.0740 (appointments only)
For general referrals in Idaho, dial 211.
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