Capacity Building
Helping individuals and families achieve their highest level of functioning
Pre-K
Catholic Charities partners with the Syracuse City School District to operate Pre-K programs in areas of most need in the city. We are dedicated to ensuring that our kids leave Pre-K ready to enter kindergarten and begin their educational journey. This program levels the playing field for children in poverty who need an extra hand as they progress. We follow the Syracuse City School District curriculum, including social-emotional learning and outdoor play opportunities.
Locations:
- North McBride Street
- Hawley Avenue
- West Onondaga Street
- Park Street
- Grant Boulevard
Information and registration: Contact Laura Glover at lglover@ccoc.us
ParentChild+
Knowing that children living in poverty are most at risk for entering kindergarten behind, ParentChild+ takes a comprehensive approach to creating a community where all children are healthy, thriving and ready to learn. ParentChild+ uses education to break the cycle of poverty for under-resourced families with young children. Early Learning Specialists meet with families twice a week over a two-year period, working to break the cycle of poverty and build a foundation of early literacy, problem-solving, numeracy skills, and social-emotional development.
Information: Contact Sue O’Bryan at sobryan@ccoc.us
Visit the ParentChild+ national website here
Clinical Services
Counseling is offered to those dealing with depression, family conflicts, troubled relationships, grief and loss, past trauma, and many other challenges.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St., and other Catholic Charities and parish facilities.
Information and appointments: Contact Ellen at 315-362-7568
Hope Connections
Hope Connections is a peer-led recovery center. It is a gateway to wellness for people affected by substance use, addiction, and mental health. Recovery is centered on developing a person’s social and wellness network by connecting them to opportunities and resources in the community. This unique peer-to-peer system connects people to a broader community of support.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse and other Catholic Charities and parish facilities.
Information: Contact Mallory at 315-362-7640
Family Preservation
This suite of programs support children and their parents. They offer resources, education (classes and home visiting support) and peer support groups. Programs include Family Advocacy, Incredible Years Parenting Classes, Lullaby League, and Healthy Start.
Learn more about these programs here.
We are proud to partner with the CNY Diaper Bank in their mission to ensure all families in Central New York have access to an adequate supply of diapers for their babies and toddlers.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St.
Information: 315-424-1800
Skill-Building
The Catholic Charities Skill-Building program focuses on developing skills tailored for each individual in three core areas: emotional regulation, social competency, and community connections. Youth between the ages of 5 to 18 who reside in Onondaga County are eligible to receive skill-building services for a period of three to six months. No mental health diagnosis or income qualifications are necessary for participation – just the willingness of the youth to engage in services. The program is a free community resource.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St.
Information: 315-424-1800