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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.
Featured Events
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40th Annual Child of Peace Awards Celebration
Save the date for our 40th Annual Child of Peace Award Celebration! November 3rd, 2025 back at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. More information coming soon!
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2025 Giving Table
Led by the next generation of Catholic Guardian leadership— Give today to support our Giving Table food distribution in April and help families facing food insecurity.
Signature Programs
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Family Permanency Services
Catholic Guardian was the first Catholic family foster care agency in the United States and is one of the largest foster care providers in New York.
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CGS Family Counseling & Wellness Center
Our mental health clinics located in the Bronx and Harlem provide trauma-informed and evidence-based care for children and families.
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Developmental Disability Services
We provide community-based resident support and services throughout NYC for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Preventative Programs
We strive to ensure safer pregnancies, healthier children, and stronger families by supporting mothers, families, and children with resources, interventions, and programs
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Immigration Services
We provide shelter and care for unaccompanied children from Central and South American countries through a partnership with the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement Program.
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