Natasha’s Story

Natasha’s Story

When Natasha came to St. Joseph Family Shelter’s Transitional Living Community (TLC), she was homeless and doing anything she possibly could to reunite with her children. When the TLC had an opening, she went in haste, determined to become the mother her children...
Braces for Foster Youth

Braces for Foster Youth

Pictured above is Nick Sykes smiles ear to ear with his new braces made possible through the ILP-ODHS partnership. Nick Sykes smiles ear to ear with his new braces made possible through the ILP-ODHS partnership. The CCS Independent Living Program (ILP) recently...
Lindsey’s Story

Lindsey’s Story

When it became impossible to hide the marks of a relationship that had become both verbally and physically abusive, Lindsey felt she had no choice but to drop out of high school Soon, she again had to make a tough life decision to protect her infant daughter by...
FTH House Parents Needed

FTH House Parents Needed

Catholic Community Services is seeking an experienced live-in house parent couple committed to helping at-risk pregnant/parenting young women to grow the skills necessary to protect and nurture their children. St. Brigid, located in Northeast Salem, is a transitional...