Catholic Charities operates Children’s Home, a group home which provides 24-hour care to children between the ages of 9 to 12 with histories of serious abuse, neglect, dependency, and emotional problems. Referrals come from the State of Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families.  The normal operating capacity for the group home is up to 6 children.

The primary goal of the program is to work with the children placed in care and their families to reduce parent/child conflict and return the child home.  Children with no families to whom they will return, are placed in adoption, foster care or independent living.

While in residence the children attend school in the community and participate in community activities.  Their life in the group home is made to feel as homelike as possible.  A professional, caring staff of child care counselors works daily with the youth to achieve the goals they have set for themselves.  Established routines help bring important structure and security to their lives.  Social workers and therapists counsel the youth and their families to treat personal and family issues that impede successful relationships.

Volunteers assist the children with mentoring, academic enrichment, and special activities.