WHAT We Do

Catholic Charities of Idaho is the social service arm of the Catholic Church in Idaho. We promote human dignity and the common good by improving lives and advancing financial and emotional well-being. 
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​​​CCI provides a variety of services to all people regardless of religion, age, gender, disability, race/ethnicity, income or background.

​CCI offers strength based and solution oriented services, including educational and skill building services, family focused counseling, immigration legal services, financial wellness and asset building opportunities, youth support and resource referral services.

​Our providers are committed to best practice standards that are innovative, transformative and achieve positive and lasting outcomes. Please explore our services below or contact a center near you to find out more about programs in your area.
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Counseling

Counseling services address emotional & behavioral difficulties that negatively impact people’s lives. Counseling is available for adults and children in a variety of forms, individual, family, couple and group sessions, all designed to help with life’s difficulties.

Adult Education

Educational services are provided throughout Idaho to help families and individuals of all ages cope with the stresses of daily living. Prevention oriented education services emphasize personal growth, development and situational change.

Immigration Legal Services

CCI provides low cost immigration legal services and consultations to individuals eligible to receive immigration benefits. CCI is one of the only Department of Justice (DOJ) certified, non-profit organizations in Idaho providing immigration assistance.

Youth Support

Youth educational and mentoring services are provided to help teenagers cope with the stresses of daily living in our ever-changing culture. Mentors work encourage teens to stay in school and develop skills to propel them to future success. Prevention oriented education services emphasize personal growth, development and situational change.

Financial Wellness

Financial Wellness Services help families manage their financial lives by learning skills to set financial goals, manage time, prioritize needs and budget . CCI supports individuals and families in saving money for key long-term assets, such as home ownership and education, striving to help families become financially stable.

Resource Referrals

CCI provides accurate and timely information to individuals and families seeking help for any type of human service need. Services are often provided in multiple languages. Where we are not able to serve a client's needs, we utilize our extensive contacts within the community and refer them to another agency who can help.

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COUNSELING Services

Counseling services address emotional and behavioral difficulties that can negatively impact people’s lives. Counseling is available for adults and children in a ​variety of forms, including individual, family, couple and group sessions, all designed to help with life’s many difficulties.
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CCI can assist clients in making positive life changes. Our counselors use reputable theories and techniques to provide services tailored to fit individual client needs. Clients play an integral part in creating personal goals, and CCI counselors draw upon an individual’s strengths and capabilities to attain these goals.

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Individuals

• Depression
• Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome  (PTSD)
• Anxiety/Stress
• Grief/Loss
• Anger/Forgiveness
• Interpersonal Challenges
• Life Transitions
• Crisis Pregnancy

Families

• Parent/Child Conflict
• Step-Family Unification
• Family Transitions

Marriage/Couples

• Communication Challenges
• Parenting Challenges
• Anger Management
• Pre-Marriage Preparation

Adolescents

• Sibling Rivalry
• Behavioral Challenges
• School Difficulties

​Counseling services may vary slightly per office, but all locations provide accurate and timely information to individuals and families seeking help for any type of human service need.

ADULT EDUCATION Services

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Educational services are provided throughout Idaho to help families and individuals of all ages cope with the stresses of daily living. Prevention oriented education services emphasize personal growth, development and situational change.

Here are some examples of the coursework we offer:

• Active Parenting Now
• Nurturing Parenting
• Parent Education & Leadership
• Parenting the Love & Logic Way
• Powerful Families
• English Language & Conversation Classes
• After School Youth Program
• Citizenship Exam Preparation
  

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Note: Each class meets once a week, is given in the language listed, on the date and location noted below.

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IMMIGRATION LEGAL Services

Catholic Charities of Idaho is one of the only Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA) non-profit organizations in Idaho providing low cost immigration legal services to individuals eligible to receive immigration benefits. CCI provides legal consultations and assistance regarding most immigration matters including citizenship, family petitions, applications for victims of certain qualifying crimes such as domestic violence and other applications. Services are provided by BIA Accredited Representatives.
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FAMILY IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES

​Services include consultations to determine eligibility or to review case status and if eligible, the preparation and submission of specific petitions to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). CCI provides DOJ accredited staff and attorneys to aid in this process.

VICTIMS OF CRIME IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES

​Services include consultations, the Initial intake to determine eligibility or to review case status, services provided to individuals who qualify through VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), and services to individuals who are certified as victims of qualifying criminal activity and their qualifying family members.

​DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA)

Catholic Charities of Idaho assists eligible youth and young adults to gain work permits and be safe from deportation through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program approved by the federal government in July of 2012. These youth and young adults were brought into the United States undocumented but are a low enforcement priority. Through DACA, these individuals will be given the opportunity to integrate themselves and fully contribute to society. Youth and young adults who are currently in the DACA program, who currently reside in Idaho, and who need assistance with their renewal applications, can contact Catholic Charities of Idaho at 208-350-7484 for assistance.

CITIZENSHIP CLASS

​Citizenship classes are offered frequently to teach immigrants the information they need to know about the US and its customs, in order to pass the citizenship exam.

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YOUTH SUPPORT Services

Our youth support services are focusing on evidenced based mentoring program: To reduce high risk behaviors leading to juvenile delinquency in youth ages 9-17 through one on one and group based mentoring activities. We provide support by building assets in high risk youth to increase positive youth behaviors such as improved attendance at school or involvement in community activities to strengthen gang resistance skills, improve schools achievement and promote healthy relationships. We work to prevent youth involvement in the juvenile justice system through building a positive sense of self and community.

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FINANCIAL WELLNESS Services

​Financial wellness is when your daily financial systems -- how you spend, save, borrow and plan -- allow you to feel financially stable, enabling  you to live security in the present and plan for the future. 

CCI uses knowledgeable professional staff and volunteers to provide compassionate and coordinated financial coaching services. CCI provides specialized instruction to enhance the ability of individuals to make appropriate decisions in managing their personal finances, understanding services provided by financial institutions, avoiding predatory lenders and understanding credit.