Catholic Charities Fort Wayne—South Bend: Children's services

SHARING THEIR STORY

Nyein Chan's experiences as a displaced person, freedom fighter, political prisoner, and 'migr' have made him a knowledgeable, empathetic leader in Catholic Charities' refugee resettlement efforts.

To hear Nyein Chan's story of bravery, determination, and survival is to learn of the struggles of so many Burmese refugees who have been fortunate enough to escape tyranny...>

OPEN TO LOVE

"It was this completely calming feeling. I knew at once that I was a mother and we were a family."
–Patrice Dado, adoptive parent

As they built their family, Joe and Patrice Dado experienced the adoption process at both ends of the spectrum from the "closed" process favored in the past to the "open" process often advocated today. Through the efforts of...>

VOLUNTEERING

"During my internship, I got apartments ready for refugees, provided transportation, just about anything that needed to be done. When my internship was over, I just never stopped, I saw a great need."
–Terry Taylor, refugee resettlement volunteer

Terry Taylor caught the helping bug as a college intern in the Refugee Resettlement Program during the fall semester of 2004. Terry, who's working on a degree...>

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“I feel very comfortable leaving Jaylin in the hands of the people at Children's Cottage...”
— Regina Goss,
Children’s Cottage parent

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Catholic Charities operates one licensed childcare center, Children’s Cottage in Fort Wayne. The primary focus of the center is to provide quality, licensed childcare to families with low or moderately low incomes. The center participates in the voucher program and the federal food program (CACFP), which provides nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on parents’ gross monthly income and the number of members in the family.

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Children’s Cottage provides services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. It is licensed to care for a maximum of 138 youngsters. Programs offered include infant, toddler, full-day Head Start, and before- and after-school care for elementary-age children. Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks a day are included. Children’s Cottage uses the High/Scope curriculum, which emphasizes active, participatory learning in a nurturing environment. Children's Cottage is accredited by COA (Council on Accreditation).

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