Programs and Services Catholic Charities
Directory Stanislaus County
Each year, Catholic Charities provides services for nearly 70,000 people in need in Alpine, Calaveras, Mono, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties - the geographic area of the Diocese of Stockton. Our programs and services help people in every stage of life - children, youth, families, and elders.
The Stanislaus County offices are located at 400 12th Street, Suite 4 in Modesto.
Services for Children & Families
Children's Health Initiative
Catholic Charities works with area churches, community centers, hospitals, school districts and other organizations to locate, register and maintain eligible children on Medi-Cal, Healthy Families or Healthy Kids programs.
Services for Seniors and Caregivers
Home - Homemaker Services
This program provides services to seniors who are in need of assistance with housekeeping (light cleaning, cooking, laundry).
Ombudsman Program
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for the rights and quality care for residents of skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, and those who attend adult day health care programs.
Senior Options
Senior Options is a case management program supporting the senior’s desire to remain independent and in their own homes and communities. The case manager identifies needs, helps the individual access direct services, and provides education and advocacy. Over 450 seniors in Stanislaus County have received services through this important program.
Social Security Representative Payee Program
As a Representative Payee Organization, we receive monthly SSA/SSI benefits on behalf of seniors who are unable to manage their money. This money is used only to pay for the senior's current needs, including housing, utilities bills, food, and personal care items.
Stanislaus Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance (SEAPA)
The Elder Abuse Prevention Program was created to educate the public about the physical, emotional and financial abuse of our seniors. Outreach efforts include presentations and training sessions for Certified Nursing Assistants, facility staff, clergy, service organizations, financial institutions and other mandated reporters. Topics include mandated reporting procedures, identity theft, scams and other abusive situations which victimize seniors and other dependent adults.
Senior Transportation Program
Transportation Program provides seniors 60 years and over transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping. There are three vans, one of which is equipped with a wheel chair lift. We have two full-time drivers and a number of volunteer drivers who help to make this program possible.
Immigration Legal Services
Family Reunification
Provides assistance to immigrants through low-cost professional and confidential immigration counseling and legal immigration services leading to family reunification.
Naturalization
Provides low cost consultations, legal counseling, and tutoring services to assist legal permanent residents achieve US citizenship. These services are provided by two case consultants accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals.
