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Caritas Family Solutions Launches First-of-its-Kind Program to Help Keep Families Together
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (Sept. 29, 2026) Caritas Family Solutions will begin providing a new level of intensive support to Southern and Metro East Illinois families
Caritas Family Solutions Expands Support for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Nearly Tripling Individuals Served
Belleville, Ill. (September 15, 2026) During Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Caritas highlights the caregivers helping adults build greater independence and connection. According to the
Caritas Day Raises Over $181,000 to Support Services for Southern Illinois & Metro East Community
Belleville, Ill. (August 18, 2026) A single day of giving will have a year-round impact for thousands of Southern Illinois and Metro East residents. The
Caritas Family Solutions Brings Foster Families Together for Resource Day
Carterville, Ill. (August 5, 2026) Foster parenting doesn’t end when a child is welcomed into a home. It requires an ongoing network of support, resources
Caritas in the news
Caritas Highlights Importance of Social Workers
Caritas Family Solutions is highlighting the important role social workers play during National Social Work Month. Read More
How to get involved in secret Santa program for children in foster care
ST. LOUIS – As the holidays are approaching, think about the thousands of children in foster care programs. There are many organizations that aim to
Caritas receives $20K grant for support during pandemic
BELLEVILLE — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has awarded Caritas Family Solutions Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program a $20,000 grant for
Reporting child abuse, neglect can lead to positive changes for the family
(WSIL) — News 3 continues to dig deeper into National Child Abuse Prevention month and is highlighting another local organization working to help kids and
Success Stories
Courtney Hagen
One woman’s story shows how people need people. Meet Courtney Hagen, the Training & Development Manager of Foster Care at Caritas, the agency that changed
Jocelynn Wiggins
For Jocelynn Wiggins, her childhood memories don’t include many instances of afterschool sports, sleepovers with friends or the security of being at the same home
Megan Blair & John Phelps Jr
Megan and her husband, John, were doing their best to balance parenthood and work while raising two young children. That was until John got sick.
Izzy & the Byers Family
More than 17,000 children in Illinois annually have to be removed from their families through no fault of their own. The unfortunate reality is that
James
James suffered from verbal abuse and severe neglect from the beginning of infancy and throughout his life. The intensity of the abuse triggered his developmental
Carlos
When Carlos was just six years old, he was placed in foster care because his mother and father engaged in severe domestic violence and allowed
Betty
Betty and Cecil enjoyed many years as a married couple. They shared everything, and as they entered their golden years, several life events set them
Sarah
The Decareaux family loved adventurers and being outdoors hiking, camping, and exploring national landmarks. Sarah and her husband, Dave, along with their five children Kate,
Client Quotes
blog articles
Sasha’s Story: From Homelessness to a Life She Dreamed Of
Sasha likes to sweep. She wants to keep the space around her clean and safe. It may seem like a
James’ Story: What a Home Can Mean
There’s a framed picture of his mom on the wall, and James is quick to point it out to guests.
Supporting Mental Health: How a Little Knowledge Empowers Us to Help
Ethan Call, a college student, was worried when he noticed that his friend — who normally attended church every Sunday
Shawn’s Story: Independence in Employment
When Shawn steps into the Walmart parking lot, he stands a little taller. A slight smile is almost always on
Supporting Mental Health: What Counseling Support Can Do
She watches as he slips on his sneakers and pulls on his backpack. In the sunlit kitchen, there’s time for
Seasonal Affective Disorder – When It’s More Than The “Winter Blues”
Amy could hear the children laughing as they played nearby. She knew the sound of gleeful giggling should make her
Giving Back Isn’t Cancelled
By Ashlee Lambert, Director of Philanthropy April 15, 2020 While Covid-19, Coronavirus, or The Rona, may have us all questioning what
Holistic Care for Women Experiencing Homelessness
By Lisa Winter, Director of Community & Residential Development April 28th, 2020 Fontebella Maternity Home provides holistic care for women
Financials
Caritas Family Solutions is committed to transparency in all we do. To view the audited financial statement for the prior fiscal year, including a general description of fees, wages, salaries and other compensation described in rule 401.565(a), certified by an independent public accountant, please click below.
PLEASE NOTE: Our legal name remains Christian Social Services of Illinois, d.b.a. Caritas Family Solutions.
- FY2025 HSS & Affiliates
- FY2025 HSS Single
annual reports
Fiscal Year 2019 has proven to be another
hugely successful year for the agency. We
continue to expand our programs, with the
goal of serving more clients. Our latest
endeavor is planning for the expansion of St.
John Bosco Children’s center and renovation of
the Belleville Regional Office. In addition to
adding a fourth neighborhood to St. John
Bosco Children’s Center, the renovations will
create more space for our Senior Community
Service Employment Program and our Foster
Care and Counseling programs as well.
- 702 Client Rights & Responsibilities
- 705 Client Equitable Service Delivery
- Caritas ADA Operational Statement EFF
- Caritas ADA Reasonable Modification Request Form
- Caritas Limited English Proficiency Plan
- Caritas Reasonable Modification Operating Statement EFF
- Caritas Title VI Plan EFF
- NonDiscrimination ADA Title VI Complaint Operating Statement EFF