Press Releases

Caritas Family Solutions Opens New Emergency Shelter for At-Risk Youth in Southern Illinois
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (November 5, 2026) A new emergency shelter in Belleville is addressing a critical gap in services for children and teens who have run

Caritas Family Solutions Chief Financial Officer Melinda Dall Retires After Nearly a Decade of Service
Belleville, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2026) Caritas Family Solutions Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Melinda Dall will retire January 3, 2027 after a 43-year career, having spent

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 Family Solutions Highlights Mother’s Journey of Recovery and Reunification
Effingham, Ill. (July 21, 2026) Rebecca was born into addiction. Having watched her mother suffer from it, Rebecca did not know anything other than the

Caritas Family Solutions Sets Big Goal for 10th Annual Caritas Day
Belleville, Ill. (July 14, 2026) Caritas Family Solutions will celebrate Caritas Day on July 30, with its fourth annual 24-hour giving campaign to raise funds

Caritas Family Solutions Director of Licensing Mary Savage Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Children and Families
Belleville, Ill. (June 23, 2026) Mary Savage, Director of Licensing at Caritas Family Solutions, recently celebrated 35 years of service dedicated to helping children find