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For 80 years, Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado has proudly served individuals and families, helping them build stronger, healthier lives. Through programs that stabilize, strengthen, and create opportunities, we empower people to reach their fullest potential. Your generosity ensures we can serve and strengthen our neighbors for generations to come!
Client Successes
A New Beginning: Supporting Two Mothers on their Breastfeeding Journey
One of our very own Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visitors had the privilege of supporting two mothers on the beautiful and challenging journey of breastfeeding.
The home visitor met Miranda and Alicia, two new mothers, who despite being full of love and determination, were facing the initial challenges of starting breastfeeding. Miranda, with her three-week-old baby, was struggling with breastfeeding techniques and the constant worry of not producing enough milk. Alicia, on the other hand, was overwhelmed by the conflicting information and didn’t know where to start.
The home visitor's first step was to build a close connection with them, listening to their concerns and offering them a safe space to express their feelings. Through their conversations, she was able to better understand their needs and provide personalized support.
For Miranda, the home visitor organized a series of educational sessions on breastfeeding techniques and created a follow-up plan to ensure she felt more secure and comfortable. She provided practical advice and strategies to improve the baby’s latch, as well as techniques to stimulate milk production. Miranda's progress was remarkable: not only did her technique improve, but she also began to feel more confident in herself.
Alicia, on the other hand, needed emotional support as much as technical guidance. The home visitor walked her through the information on breastfeeding, breaking down the key concepts into simple, manageable steps. Together, they developed a plan to tackle the initial challenges and addressed her concerns with patience and empathy. As Alicia started to see the benefits of her efforts for her baby, her enthusiasm for breastfeeding began to grow.
This is just the beginning, and we know there will be more challenges and victories ahead. But what is certain is that with the mutual support and determination they have shown, Miranda and Alicia are well on their way to a successful and rewarding breastfeeding experience. The home visitor is excited to continue supporting them and seeing how they grow on their motherhood journey.
A Second Chance: Building a Better Future Through Fatherhood
A success story from our Fatherhood classes is Joe. Joe came to us on probation for a DUI. Joe is a single parent trying to overcome his childhood trauma as well as his addiction to alcohol. He was a broken vessel looking for all his answers at the bottom of a bottle.
His childhood trauma was the root of a lot of bad choices, but with the help and guidance of our fatherhood advocate he has found sobriety, completed probation, and has donated clothes, toys, and his time to the program.
He is a great mentor and willing to engage in the Nurturing Parenting program at a moment’s notice. Joe is soon to be married with wonderful support from his fiancé and is a role model for other fatherhood participants. Joe has now also participated in other programs within Catholic Charities. Joe's journey reminds us that with the right support, determination, and a willingness to give back, even the most challenging paths can lead to a brighter future.
Key Programs Offered:
Prevention & Stabilization Programs
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Family Strengthening Programs
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Opportunity Building
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The mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado, an organization with a long tradition of strengthening families and individuals, is to empower people to live whole and healthy lives to reach their fullest potential by providing them with pathways to build skills, knowledge, and opportunities.
On April 6, 1944, Catholic Social Services (CSS) was established with a focus on placing children for adoption. The agency also had some limited family counseling services. Following the end of World War II, assistance to returning veterans became a priority.
As the decades progressed, CSS added more programs, including marriage and personal counseling, assistance for unmarried parents, and money management services.
In 2000, the agency changed its name to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo, Inc. (CCDP) to reflect that the organization was part of the larger Catholic Charities USA network of independent Catholic social service organizations.
Over the last twenty years, the agency has continued to grow and develop new programs to best meet the needs of the community.
In 2021, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo underwent a name and logo change to better represent the community of people that the agency serves - southern Colorado. As Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado we continue to support individuals and families in the community.
For 80 years we have been responding to the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. Your generous gift enables us to continue to be responsive and innovative in our programming and to provide the highest quality of assistance and support that we can.
Organization name
Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado
other names
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo
1944
Tax id (EIN)
84-0471001
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
429 W 10th StreetPueblo County, CO, US