2014 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL SURVEY

EDUCATION
OVERVIEW

HOW OUR NETWORK SERVES

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) believes that education and skills training are a fundamental part of creating a competitive workforce and a strong economy.
Catholic Charities agencies across the country provide
an expansive selection of education and workforce
training services that are necessary for economic advancement and provide wide-ranging social benefits
promoting the common good.

734,835
clients received education services provided by 122 Catholic Charities agencies to help clients of all ages achieve their full potential.

22,737
children set up for success through Head Start and other early childhood education programs.

WHY OUR NETWORK SERVES

6,564

$23,940

adults increased their earning potential by earning a post-secondary

degree or certificate with support from Catholic Charities.

median annual salary of a young adult working fulltime in 2013 with less than a high school diploma.

16,711

21%

affordable, quality child care slots offered every day, enabling parents
to pursue education, training and work.

of school-age children live in poverty.

30.1%
proportion of income spent on child care by families
with children under 15 living below the poverty level.

WHO OUR NETWORK SERVES

Sources: National Center for Education Statistics, US Census Bureau.

The information provided in this report comes from the Catholic Charities
USA 2014 Annual Survey. In 2014, 150 of 177 Catholic Charities agencies
and affiliates responded to the survey. The survey is conducted and compiled by researchers at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at
Georgetown University. Full citations for national statistics available upon
request; please contact Advocacy@CatholicCharitiesUSA.org.

47%

CHILDREN

22%

SENIORS

31%

ADULTS

Reflects clients for whom age is identified.

The mission of Catholic Charities USA is to exercise leadership in assisting its membership, particularly the diocesan Catholic Charities
agencies and affiliate members, in their mission of service, advocacy and convening.

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ANNUAL SURVEY
EDUCATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

OTHER EDUCATION SERVICES

Catholic Charities agencies work from the earliest stages of education to

provide safe and affordable learning environments for the children in their
communities.

AGENCIES

CHILDREN

Early Head Start

10

2,423

Head Start

16

6,563

29

13,751

Head Start-Like Programs

10,245

toddlers and pre-school aged

children supervised in noneducational child care services.

24

agencies provided specialized child

care services including transportation,
after-hours and sick care.

TEEN AND ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES

Catholic Charities agencies also provide services in later stages of the
education continuum, reaching out to teens and adults who are striving to
maximize their academic potential. This allows clients to prepare for and
advance in careers to support their families.

AGENCIES

CLIENTS

High School Dropout Prevention

22

7,227

GED

29

3,729

Post-Secondary Education

16

7,221

34 agencies

offered before and after school care and enrichment programs.

19 agencies

maintained a waiting list for child care services.

Catholic Charities agencies sponsor a number of nonacademic education programs in their communities
as well. These include:
AGENCIES

CLIENTS

At-Risk Youth
Mentorship

67

9,618

Marriage Promotion
and Strengthening

34

11,233

Father Involvement
Programs

35

4,273

Abstinence
Education Programs

28

29,046

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