Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Northeast Philadelphia Family Service

Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has been meeting basic human needs within the Philadelphia area since 1797, when Catholic laity provided residential care for children left orphaned by the Yellow Fever Epidemic. First incorporated in 1919 as the Catholic Children's Bureau, it became known as Catholic Social Services in 1964 to more fully describe the diversity of services offered. Today, CSS is one of the largest private non-profit providers of social services in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Family Service Centers are the first point of contact for individuals, families, and parishes when they seek assistance from Catholic Social Services. Eleven Family Service Centers are located throughout the five-county metropolitan area. Each provides intake and assessment for individuals and families to assist them in accessing benefits and services. The Northeast Philadelphia Service Center is located at 7340 Jackson Street, Philadelphia PA. This center offers the full range of core services. A specialized service in the Northeast Office is the service to women who are incarcerated in the Philadelphia Women's House of Correction. The program provides parenting education to women who are pregnant and incarcerated. Before and After School programs are offered on site and in neighboring parishes, servicing approximately 70 children each day. A variety of youth and parenting groups are offered. The school-based social work/outreach services at Little Flower, North Catholic, and Roman Catholic High Schools are programs of the Northeast office. St. Bernard's parish also runs a small senior program at the Center serving 25 clients daily with educational, health and nutrition programs.

Emergency Assistance (rent or utility bill assistance, housing referrals, case management)