Advocacy and Public Policy
One of Catholic Charities’ values is To Work for Justice. The agency achieves this component of its mission through our statewide advocacy efforts led by the Advocacy Department. Click through the links below to learn more about our agency’s advocacy and how you can join!
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Advocacy at a Glance
Advocacy & Public Policy Stories & Testimonials
Protecting vulnerable individuals
For someone to accept help, they first need to feel safe. That is a special priority when it comes to the children, older adults, and adults with disabilities whom Catholic Charities serves. Every employee working [...]
New law puts kids closer to the center of child support
A law going into effect today moves children closer to the center of child support initiatives. Maryland has a program called temporary cash assistance, or TCA. It's the state application of what's known federally as [...]
As ICE threats loom, Esperanza Center offers info on rights for immigrants
On Monday, June 18, the president tweeted that Immigration and Customs Enforcement would soon begin a massive removal operation that would result in the deportation of “millions of illegal aliens.” Immigration enforcement officials have publicly [...]