Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse has been providing supports and services related to adoption and out-of-home care since 1999. Today, these services are a part of our Journeys program. The Journeys program is committed to providing quality support, information and education to any individual in Wisconsin who has been impacted by adoption or out-of-home care. This includes adult adoptees, reunified family members, birth/first family members, and the professionals who serve all of these populations.
Services offered include:
- Support specialists across the state who can provide information and referrals
- In-person family fun and support events
- Online or in-person support opportunities
- Short-term case management offered through the GIFTS Program
- Educational workshops and conferences for individuals impacted by adoption or out-of-home care
- Online directories of professionals and local support groups by region
- Lending libraries with collections of books and DVDs
- Consultation, training and educational resources available for professionals
- Facebook page with multiple online support groups