Catholic Social Services of Wayne County (CSSWC) is a non-profit, private organization which currently provides a full range of human service for everyone from infants to senior citizens. These services are available regardless of age, religious preference, gender, race, disability or economic status. Catholic Social Services of Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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 Our History
Catholic Social Services of Wayne County (CSSWC) has a long history of providing a variety of human services to the Detroit Metropolitan community. The agency was established in 1946 as the Catholic Family Center for the purpose of providing family social services. Over the years, new services evolved in response to demonstrated community needs. The agency’s name was officially changed to Catholic Social Services of Wayne County in 1957 to more accurately reflect the diversity of social services offered.
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Historical Highlights
1870 - Daughters of Charity began services to unwed mothers at Providence Hospital. Eventually, the first adoption placement agency in the Archdiocese of Detroit came into existence.
1912 - Society of St.
Vincent de Paul began the placement of children without
families or homes of their own in Catholic homes and/or
institutions.
1928 - Sarah Fisher Home for Children began with
social casework services furnished by the Social Service
Department of Providence Hospital.
1946 - Catholic Family Center was established to
provide family and individual casework services.
See more about our long
history
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Our Mission:
To improve the quality of life throughout the life cycle by strengthening individuals, families and communities, by alleviating human suffering,and by advocating policies and services which promote human dignity and self-sufficiency. |
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