Catholic Social Services

One-on-one therapy is available for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression as a result of life challenges and personal problems.  A variety of therapies are available for children from early school age through adolescence.  For each person, our goals include improved functioning in daily life, self-awareness, and confidence.

For married couples two forms of relationship work are offered:  individual couple sessions and/or couple enhancement groups.  Efforts are made to build upon each person’s unique gifts, enhance communication and develop improved emotional awarenes

Family counseling is available for any family experiencing stress regarding dual careers, parenting issues, losses and grieving, emotional or physical abuse, and problems concerning substance abuse.  Family dynamics and communication styles are reviewed and patterns of communication, conflict resolution and respect are explored.

We encourage birth parents who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to take advantage of the support an agency can offer.  We help birth parents look at their options and assist them in exploring other resources.  We invite all birthparents to be a part of our program, not just those looking at an adoption option.  There is no charge for this service.

Substance abuse counseling and treatment services are available for persons experiencing symptoms of alcohol and or drug abuse.  Counseling is offered for individuals and their families who have problems with substance abuse.

Catholic Social Services of the U.P. believes that every child deserves a loving family. CSSUP has been bringing families together since 1915. CSSUP makes the adoption process simple by walking you through the process step-by-step, always keeping you informed.

If you are interested in Foster to Adopt or Child Welfare Adoption, please contact:

Mary Sparapani   I   (906) 282-4605

If you are interested in private adoption, please contact:

Diane Tryan    I   (906) 786-7212 Ext. 2005 or (906) 828-5003

 

Will you be the Foster Home we are waiting for?

Currently, there is a high demand for foster homes that will accommodate and be made accessible for sibling groups and older children.

SIBLING GROUPS: Keeping families – sisters and brothers – together is an important part of child development.  We need homes with space and room in their hearts for the possibility of being placed with 2… 3… 4 children at one time.  Child welfare workers work extra hard to keep siblings together, and CSSUP is calling on our U.P. community to help us make this possible! 

OLDER CHILDREN: Those especially feeling lost and forgotten.  The older children placed in foster care are often our most vulnerable.  We need homes willing to finally be that stable, safe place they need to grow and develop.

If you are willing to take that big step to help a member of your community in need, please contact us at (906) 828-5003