Family Programs promote adoption services, mental health, self-sufficiency and family preservation.
Programs are respectful of the strengths of each individual and family, and are provided in a culturally competent manner. We are a state licensed child-placing agency accredited through the Council on Accreditation (COA) and serve people of all faiths and beliefs residing in the Diocese of Madison.
The State of Wisconsin requires all first time adoptive parents to attend an adoption orientation meeting. Catholic Charities’ orientation meeting will review our domestic infant adoption program and international home study services.
The Beloit Family Resource Center is a means of building on the strengths of families to provide education, support, and resources in order to prevent child abuse and support all children in developing to their full potential.
Have you placed your child for adoption? Come to an ongoing support group - free, safe and confidential.
Currently accepting applications. We assist potential adoptive couples throughout the Madison Diocese in the adoption process by studying and licensing their home, providing training, placing the infant, supervising the placement and assisting with the legalization process. This includes both independent and interstate adoptions.
Free pregnancy counseling to women and men faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Referrals to community resources. Support with creating an adoption plan, if desired.
FACE-Kids helps strengthen and improve children’s individual and family life by offering the opportunity to be part of a supportive group with others in a similar situation.
This program links children and families to community mental health services, who otherwise would not have access to services.
The Individual & Family Counseling Program provides quality mental health counseling services for individuals, couples, and families who are in need of outpatient psychotherapy.
Currently accepting applications. We conduct home studies for those who are adopting internationally. We work in cooperation with the international child placement agency to provide required post placement services.
The Parish School Counseling Program makes available counseling services for all Catholic Schools in the Madison Diocese.
PARC offers comprehensive information, referral, support services and social activities for adoptive families in Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Juneau, Lafayette, Richland, Rock and Sauk counties. Educational presentations are also provided for schools and community groups. For any questions, or to be added to the PARC mailing list, please e-mail us at postadoption@ccmadison.org
We conduct home studies for both relative and step parent adoptions.