Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, Inc.’s mission statement is “Empowered by the grace of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities of East Tennessee fosters human dignity of the vulnerable in our region through shelter, counseling, education, advocacy, and reverence for life.” Some of their services are:
The Pregnancy Center: Along with providing free pregnancy testing, birth options, and informational & community referrals, they have added the “Earn While You Learn” Program. Once classes are completed, the parents are given “Baby Bucks” to purchase new baby items such as car seats, cribs, diapers, etc., from their Baby Store. Eligible ages – birth to 2 years.
The Office of Immigrant Services: Fostering family unity and self-sufficiency of immigrants in our area, this program assists families in navigating the complicated U.S. immigration system & works to connect them with needed resources. CCETN is the only low-cost provider of immigration legal services accredited by the U.S. Bureau of Immigration Appeals in all of East Tennessee.
The Home Place: A residential facility, the Home Place provides a stable, healthy environment and case management services for individuals with limited income who are living with HIV/AIDS.
Therapeutic Counseling and Education: Counseling services by a licensed counselor are available to anyone in need, regardless of religious affiliation. They accept clients on a volunteer basis only and offer a sliding fee scale for those with limited income. They provide counseling to people who are having emotional., behavioral, relational and/or adjustment problems.
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