Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
| Agency | Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston |
|---|---|
| Agency Description | The story of Catholic Charities began in 1903 with John J. Williams, Archbishop of Boston who, after witnessing the appalling social conditions of Boston’s population, envisioned an agency that would provide assistance and hope to families in need and build a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. Starting primarily as an adoption/foster care agency, it continued to expand and evolve in order to provide direct assistance to poverty-stricken families, the elderly, single pregnant women, and newly-arrived immigrants. During the Great Depression, it joined local social service agencies of all faiths to form the Community Federation of Boston, directly assisting hundreds of thousands of needy individuals by supplying food and clothing to thousands of families daily while it continued to find homes for orphans and children in need. Incorporated in 1945, it then expanded again, opening a branch office in Haverhill and beginning the process of professionalism in the staff. The agency continued its expansion throughout the 1960s and 1970s, with the establishment of a Central Office in 1972, housing the agency's fiscal, administrative, development, and public relations functions. Today, Catholic Charities maintains the same strong commitment that has guided it for more than 100 years and remains focused on its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. |
| Agency Location |
51 Sleeper Street Boston 02210 Massachusetts Local phone: (617) 482-5440 |
| Agency Contact Info |
Email this Adoption Agency |
| Adoptable Races |
Caucasian Adoptions Biracial Adoptions African American Adoptions Asian Adoption Program Hispanic Adoption Program Other Races |
| Adoption Services |
Domestic Adoption Program Foster Adoption Assistance |
| Current Rating |
N/A
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| Expense Range | This agency has a base expense range of 0 to 0 |