Special Educational Services
St. Vincent’s Villa
St. Vincent’s Villa offers residential treatment and diagnostic services for children between the agesof 5 and 13 with significant emotional and behavioral challenges in a state of the art facility. LEARN MORE>>
Villa Maria School
The Villa Maria School offers intensive educational, clinical and diagnostic services for children and youth with emotional and learning disabilities. LEARN MORE>>
Special Educational Services in the News, Stories & Testimonials
Families reunite as nursing facilities allow in-person visits again
When Catherine Wyland's great-nephew had his third son on Sept. 10, she thought about how she had held his older children shortly after they were born – and how that was impossible during the COVID-19 [...]
What connects the tragic killings of George Floyd and Freddie Gray
William J. McCarthy Jr. Executive Director This piece originally appeared in Charities USA Magazine. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer who knelt on his neck for a [...]
Three extraordinary stories of service
In gratitude for more than 45 years of combined exemplary and humble service to neighbors in need, Catholic Charities will recognize three exemplary area servants the week of November 8. Mary Anne O'Donnell will receive [...]
No gift like the present for seniors at Holy Korean Martyrs
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present." This recognizable quote, often attributed to American cartoonist Bil Keane, resonated particularly well with [...]
Major movement for the mission
How far would you go to support a neighbor in need? More than 100 people joined together to go 1,300 miles for the Catholic Charities Mission to Move virtual event. The five-day step challenge, which [...]
The spirit of service for veterans in need
"I'm grateful for the deliveries. It's nice to receive the meals and to know the staff hasn't forgotten about us during this time," said Earl Robb. The 89-year-old Marine Corps veteran was referencing the weekly [...]