CCSWO Programs & Services
Adoption
To provide permanent placement of children with loving parents. Click link on the left to view families awaiting an adoptive placement; and to also find out details about an upcoming adoption information meeting.
Program Page • Laura Varin, email: laurav@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Caregiver Assistance Network
To offer support and other resources for family and volunteer caregivers through support groups, education and related services.
Program Page • Margaret Iannaci, email: margareti@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Counseling
To help individuals, couples and families develop skills to manage emotional difficulties, relationship or family problems, and the stresses of daily life.
Michelle Rasp, Counseling Intake Coordinator
email: micheller@catholiccharitiesswo.org
(513) 385-9600
Foster Grandparents
To provide an opportunity for older adults to develop a one-on-one relationship with children who have special needs.
Dave Mikkelsen, email: scpfgp@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Homemaker/Personal Care
To provide intermittent in-home services to persons with disabilities and the elderly.
Shelby Lewis, email: shelbyl@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Infant Foster Care
To provide temporary care for infants.
Laura Varin, email: laurav@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Jail Chaplaincy
To provide supportive counseling to incarcerated persons.
Rod Huber, LISW, email: rodh@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Mental Health Counseling Program
To help individuals, couples and families develop skills to manage mental health issues.
Sharon A. Sowders, EdD, LPCC, LICDC, email: sharons@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Northern Brown Senior Center
Provides an array of services to seniors and people with disabilities. Program activities include a part-time center, supportive services, transportation, medical and personal safety assistance, educational enrichment and socialization.
Nancy Stegbauer, email: nancys@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Older Adult Services
To offer supportive and therapeutic assistance for the homebound, their families and family caregivers. Sponsored in part by TriHealth Seniors Health. Visit them at www.trihealthseniorshealth.com.
Social Assessment & Support Services
Judy Sims, email: judysi@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Parenting & Enrichment
To provide opportunities for personal and family growth
Program Page • Sandy Keiser, LISW, email: sandyk@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Pregnancy Counseling
To help expectant parents with unplanned pregnancies. Follow this link for information on an upcoming birthparent celebration.
Program Page • Kathie Killean, email: kathyk@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Post Adoptive Services
To offer supportive and educational services on search and reunion issues for adult adoptees, birth families and adoptive families.
Laura Varin, email: laurav@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Postponing Sexual Involvement
To promote sexual abstinence to students in grades 6-12
Karen Gramke, email: kareng@catholiccharitiesswo.org
RSVP
To provide “one stop shopping” for all volunteers age 55 and over who want to find challenging, rewarding, and significant service opportunities in their local communities.
Program Page • Mike Dutle, miked@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Refugee Resettlement
To assist newcomers in adjusting to a new life in our community.
Program Page • Rod Huber, LISW, email: rodh@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Senior Companions
To provide an opportunity for older adults to develop a one-on-one relationship with the elderly or homebound.
Dave Mikkelsen, email: scpfgp@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Su Casa Hispanic Center
Su Casa was founded in 1997 as a response to the sudden increase in the numbers of immigrants arriving to Cincinnati from Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Su Casa was the first organization in the Cincinnati region to focus on the Latino Community and the influx of immigrants to the area.
Volunteer Opportunities
Program Page • Penelope Orr, email penelopeo@catholiccharitiesswo.org