Become a Foster Family for a Refugee Youth

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ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

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Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County in collaboration with the Office of Refugee Resettlement invites you to become a beacon of hope for resilient refugee child through our Refugee Foster Care Program!

Program Highlights:

  • Serving 8 counties in the SF Bay Area, our program reaches far and wide.
  • You don't need to be Catholic or reside in Santa Clara County; this opportunity is open to all.
  • Most of the youth that enter our program are of adolescent age, generally 15-17.

About the Program: Our Refugee Foster Care Program provides a nurturing environment for refugee youth seeking an American family. If you have the heart and space to welcome these brave individuals into your home, consider being a part of their incredible journey.

Ways to Help and Get Involved:

  1. Be a Foster Parent: Open your heart and home to a refugee youth in need, most of whom are young adolescents aged 15-17. Provide a nurturing environment and help shape a brighter future.

  2. Be a Host Home: Consider renting out a room in your house for one of our older, independent youth at below-market value. Create a supportive space for them to thrive.

  3. Respite Care: Offer respite care to our youth, providing short-term relief for foster families. Your support during critical moments makes a world of difference.

Please feel free to contact us for more information and to determine if our program is the right fit for you!

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About Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

Location:

2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134, US

Mission Statement

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County serves and advocates for individuals and families in need, especially those living in poverty. Rooted in gospel values, we work to create a more just and compassionate community in which people of all cultures and beliefs can participate.

Description

Catholic Charities employs integrated services designed to address the multiple factors that impact one's ability to be self sufficient and stable. Also because these issues have intergenerational impact, Catholic Charities programs are geared to reach families and across age groups: At-risk youth and their parents Older adult caregivers and caregivers of older adults Single parents Individuals Newly arrived immigrants and refugees Catholic Charities serves people of all beliefs, cultures, ethnicities and ages.

Because Catholic Charities values the contribution you're making to our work; the agency offers all volunteers the following important benefits:

Developing marketable skills for future career opportunities;

Personal growth through the experience of working with a diverse staff

Training and other learning opportunities;

Annual recognition events;

Coverage under Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Workers' Compensation insurance policy;

Credit Union privileges at County Federal Credit Union.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Faith-Based
Immigrants & Refugees
Children & Youth, Faith-Based, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations San Jose, CA 95134

(37.43085,-121.953)
 

DATE POSTED

November 19, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training

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