Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services operates eight multi-faceted programs including two emergency shelters, a home for teen boys, a food pantry, supportive housing, an adoption and pregnancy support program, services for individuals with disabilities, and a refugee resettlement & immigration program. Catholic Social Services is the social service arm of the Archdiocese of Anchorage serving, engaging and employing people of all faiths. During fiscal year 2014, 1,120 volunteers provided 41,149 hours of service, enabling CSS to serve 21,132 clients through its 8 programs. Catholic Social Services (CSS), accredited by the national Council on Accreditation, is one of the largest social service agencies in Alaska. Catholic Social Services was incorporated in 1966 as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation with the mission to serve the poor, strengthen individuals and families and advocate for a just community. Catholic Social Services has several programs to help you on your adoption journey. How do you decide which type of adoption is right for your family? Would you like to adopt an infant, or are you interested in nurturing an older child? What about a sibling group? How do you feel about adopting a child from the foster care system?