Building Stronger Families and Healthier Communities

Every day, Catholic Guardian Services helps more than 3,000 individuals and 1,400 families throughout New York City regardless of a person's life circumstances or their religious, racial, or national background. Please support our mission and give today.

We provide help, create hope, and preserve dignity.

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, we offer a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

PARTNER WITH US

  • Catholic Guardian Services CGS Family Foster Care New York

    41st Annual Child of Peace Awards

    Forward with Compassion. Join us November 2 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom as we honor Mary Pat and Kevin McCarthy and Anne Falvey while advancing the mission of Catholic Guardian Services.

  • Women in Funds Back-to-School Drive

    Held in support of children in our Foster Care program, the drive provided school supplies and resources to help students begin the year ready to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Join the CGS Collective Associate Board

    Join a community of emerging leaders committed to giving back through volunteerism, fundraising, advocacy, and meaningful engagement in support of the Catholic Guardian Services mission.

Signature Programs

  • Catholic Guardian Services CGS Family Foster Care New York

    Foster Care & Family Permanency

    Supporting children and families through foster care, reunification, permanency, and services that strengthen stability, connection, and lifelong relationships.

  • Catholic Guardian Services CGS Developmental Disability Services

    Developmental Disability Services

    Supporting people with developmental disabilities to build independence, pursue personal goals, strengthen relationships, and participate fully in their communities.

  • Unaccompanied Children’s Program

    Providing safe, compassionate care and stability for unaccompanied children while supporting well-being, family connections, and reunification whenever possible.

  • Catholic Guardian Services CGS Family Support Services

    Family Support Services

    Helping families build stability, strengthen relationships, and access community-based support before challenges become crises or lead to deeper system involvement.

  • CGS Family Counseling, Wellness, Mental health

    Mental Health

    Providing accessible, family-centered mental health care that supports healing, strengthens resilience, and helps children, young people, and families thrive.

  • Father and Son

    Behavioral Health

    Connecting children and families to coordinated behavioral health services and practical supports that strengthen well-being, stability, and everyday life.

Memberships, Affiliations & Partnerships

  • ACA NY
  • Advanced Care Alliance Network
  • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York
  • Catholic Charities USA
  • Catholic Development Council, part of Non Profit Alliance
  • child welfare league of america
  • collaborative for children and families
  • Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies
  • Healthy Families America
  • Interagency Council of developmental disabilities agencies
  • NY Association of Training and Employment Professionals
  • New York City Administration for Children's Services
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services
  • U.S. Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement
  • Post Adoption Consortium
  • Pregnancy Services Network
  • Prevent Child Abuse America
  • Self Advocacy Association NY
  • United Way of New York City