Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph
​          Address:  850 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105    
          Phone:  (816) 221-4377
          Toll Free:  1 (800) 875-4377
          Website:  www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org
Mom's Empowerment Program
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​You’re pregnant and you want the best possible start for your family. The Mom’s Empowerment Program can help. We provide support and education for women and their families throughout pregnancy and until the baby’s first birthday.

​The Mom’s Empowerment Program helps families become self-sufficient. Learn how to support your family by developing a vision for your future, continuing your education and finding a job.

Program Guidelines:
  • Support during your pregnancy and up to one year
  • post-delivery
  • Monthly check-ins are required
  • You set and attain self-determined goals
  • Support and resources are customized for each family

​For more information, contact your case manager or:
          Kim Barnes at 816.659.8204 or kbarnes@ccharities.com
          Angela Zahner Shipley at 816.659.8239 or ashipley@ccharities.com
St. Germaine's Little Lambs Program
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​Catholic Charities is pleased to announce the development of a new program — St. Germaine’s Little Lambs. This program is designed to provide social, emotional and behavioral support for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-60 months.

This individualized assessment provides you with the tools to monitor the development of your child. This will prepare your child for success in early childhood. We also offer parenting classes, emergency financial support and case management to help strengthen families and remove barriers.

​Program Guidelines:
  • Individuals are encouraged to stay engaged for at least
  • 90 days or more
  • Bi-monthly check-ins are required to ensure progress
  • Support and resources are customized to assist
  • with barriers
  • Developmental assessments are completed for your child
  • You set and attain self-determined goals

​For more information, contact Kenyetta Canady at 816.659.8208 or kcanady@ccharities.com.
Adoption Services
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If you, or a woman you know, is experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, Catholic Charities can help.  Our professional, compassionate case managers offer one-on-one emotional support as you select a loving family for your baby.  

But our work doesn’t stop there.  We offer an array of supportive services to guide you every step of the way.  Call us for help with:
  • Personalized plan for a healthy baby and delivery
  • Medical referrals
  • Selecting the best family for the baby
  • Employment education and job search assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Short-term assistance with rent and utilities
  • Obtaining and coordinating other benefits
  • Legal representation
  • Professional counseling

If you need help, call Catholic Charities today for a confidential consultation at 816.659.8239 or 913.908.0829 or visit www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org.