Disability Services & Ministries

Adult Day Services

We offer weekly programming and activities for older adults living in Summit County so that they may remain independent, social and in their own homes.

Camp Happiness

Camp Happiness provides social, recreational & educational services during the summer months to children ages 5 to 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Community Programming

Our Continuing Adult Social & Education Program, Dances and Community Workshops strive to help persons with disabilities participate fully in society and to live life to their potential.

Parish-Based Ministries

Parish-Based Ministries work to provide accessibility in the Church to persons with disabilities and their family members so that they may participate fully in all aspects of parish life.

SumFun Day Camp

Our SumFun Day Camp for children with developmental disabilities serves those ages 5-21 who qualify for services through their local county board of developmental disabilities.

Ombudsman

In Medina County, our Ombudsman works with two local partners to assist persons with disabilities and their families resolve problems and concerns.

Early Intervention Service Coordination

Early Intervention Service Coordination in Medina County links families to the appropriate resources and services to meet their diverse needs.

Discovery Camp

Camp Christopher's Discovery Camp is a tailored experience for adults ages 18+ with disabilities. Our Discovery Camp sessions provide supervision, support, and activities from Monday to Friday.

Head Start

At Catholic Charities, our Head Start program provides comprehensive services to families and children ages 3 to 5 to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Early Head Start

At Catholic Charities, our Early Head Start program provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to infants & toddlers ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.

Success for Youth

Success for Youth provides skill development classes and case management services for youth who are lower functioning and involved in the juvenile court in Lorain County.

Community Respite

One weekend each month, Camp Christopher opens its doors to provide persons with developmental disabilities 13 years of age and up the opportunity to spend time relaxing and enjoying activities and field trips.

W.I.S.E

Reach your goals together! Wraparound services provide natural and formal supports for help, hope, and healing to those with developmental disabilities and a mental health diagnosis.