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: LVarin@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: MIannaci@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Coming of Age
Helping seniors find value and meaning through service and community engagement; and helping corporations and organizations assist their employees in retirement planning.
Mike Dutle, email: mdutle@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: MRasp@catholiccharitiesswo.org
(513) 385-9600
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Training
Training and consultation is provided to parents, childcare providers and early childhood educators to help identify potential behavior disorders and early onset mental health issues in children under age 6.
Pam Mortensen, email: pmortensen@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Foster Grandparents
To provide an opportunity for older adults to develop a one-on-one relationship with children who have special needs.
Celeste Walker, email: cwalker@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Incredible Years® Programing
The Agency coordinates the implementation of Incredible Years® programming for Butler County. IY is a research based program targeting young children (ages 2-6), their parents, and teachers to prevent and treat behavior problems in children and strengthen parenting skills. www.incredibleyears.com
Pam Mortensen, email: pmortensen@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Infant Foster Care
To provide temporary care for infants.
Laura Varin, email: LVarin@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: SSowders@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: nstegbauer@hotmail.com
Parenting & Enrichment
To provide opportunities for personal and family growth
Program Page • Sandy Keiser, LISW, email: SKeiser@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Parent Education Classes
Parent Education Classes are provided for parents of little ones (age 0-5), school age children (age 6-12) and teenagers.
Pam Mortensen, email: pmortensen@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Pregnancy Counseling
To help expectant parents with unplanned pregnancies. Follow this link for information on an upcoming birthparent celebration.
Program Page • Emily Pergrem, email: epergrem@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: LVarin@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Postponing Sexual Involvement
To promote sexual abstinence to students in grades 6-12
Karen Gramke, email: KGramke@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, MDutle@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Refugee Resettlement
To assist newcomers in adjusting to a new life in our community.
Program Page • Norm Solomon, JD, email: nsolomon@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: DMikkelsen@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.
Heidy Cardona, email: hcardona@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Treatment Of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
Treatment Of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused is provided in a specialized program which helps the child resolve the trauma of abuse and seeks to prevent further victimization. A supportive and educational group program is also available to the parents of these children.
Pam Mortensen, email: pmortensen@catholiccharitiesswo.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Program Page • Mike Dutle, MDutle@catholiccharitiesswo.org