Catholic Charities Child and Family Services

10/30/2026

Sweater weather means it's time to change up your car seat routine. Before you buckle your child in, remember to take off their bulky winter coat. In a crash, thick padding compresses instantly, leaving the harness straps too loose to hold them securely. Always buckle and tighten the harness directly over their regular clothes first. Afterward, you can drape their coat backward over their arms or use a blanket to keep them warm and safe.

10/29/2026

We have three pop-up diaper distribution events in November! Families in need of diapers can stop by the events and should bring a copy of their child's birth certificate or footprint card to register. Call 507-287-2047 for more information!
Exchange Club Center for Family Unity Houston County Public Health District 518 Community Education Diaper Bank of Minnesota

10/27/2026

Adoptive families are invited to our annual Adoption Day Celebration this Sunday, November 1! Join us for crafts, refreshments, adoption story time, yard games, mining for gems, feeding animals, and spending time with other adoptive families! Please email [email protected] to register and receive location details. We look forward to seeing you there.

10/26/2026

Thank you for your generous donations to the Baby Bottle Campaign! The gifts you provided during the month of October will continue to impact the lives of new and expectant parents throughout the coming year. Each donation supports a confident pregnancy and a stable beginning for a new baby. Thank you for supporting the gift of life!

10/23/2026

Need help getting ready for baby? Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota has resources and education available to help new parents feel more confident!

10/22/2026

Rochester: Due to the generosity of Knights of Columbus, the Lower Room 2, and generous community members, we have free children's coats! We currently have size 2t through youth XL. Coats are available in our Rochester office while supplies last.

10/21/2026

Bravelove Birthmother dinners are an opportunity to gather with other women who have placed a child for adoption, who "get it", who can offer friendship, support, and community. Find a birthmother dinner near you this November!

BraveLove dinners are hosted by birth moms and for birth moms and take place around the country twice a year.

10/18/2026

Next week we will be collecting the baby bottles that have been collecting your spare change. Please return the filled bottles by October 31. Every donation truly makes a difference in the lives of mothers and babies!

If you were unable to pick up a bottle, you can still support the campaign! Please mail your donation directly to Catholic Charities Baby Bottle Campaign, PO Box 379, Winona, MN 55987 or give online at www.ccsomn.org/donate and designate your donation to the Baby Bottle Campaign.

💚“I want to thank each of the people who made possible every help for my family. We will always be grateful since the situation we were in made it very difficult for us to solve these expenses. There is no way I can let you know how much [Catholic Charities] helped us, but we will be very grateful…thank you very much!” – A new mother who received assistance through the Baby Bottle Campaign

https://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-bottle-campaign/

10/11/2026

A young single mother called Catholic Charities for help with her utility bill. She had recently left an unhealthy relationship and was now managing all her bills on her own while raising a new baby. She received a disconnection notice and needed help to keep her utilities on. This mother met with a Catholic Charities social worker to apply for assistance. We completed a budget to help her look at income and expenses and make a plan for the future. We were able to pay her outstanding utility bill, and she was able to increase her hours at work. With her increase in income, this mother is confident that she will be able to pay her bills in the future. The funds donated through the Baby Bottle Campaign made this payment possible for this family and many others across Southern Minnesota.

Give today!https://www.ccsomn.org/programs/pregnancy-parenting-adoption/baby-bottle-campaign/

10/09/2026

With nearly 100 churches, schools, and groups participating in our 20th Annual Baby Bottle Campaign, our team cut tags, printed posters, stuffed envelopes, delivered bottles, and mailed packets in the weeks before the campaign. Our campaign kicked off October 4 and runs through the month of October. If you have a bottle, fill it with your donation and return by the end of the month! You can also give online at www.ccsomn.org/donate and indicate “Baby Bottle Fund” to support new and expectant parents in Southern Minnesota!