Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $186,623 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant to Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Inc. The grant period runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The funds will support Catholic Charities' efforts to provide comprehensive housing and support services to address homelessness in the Lafayette, Louisiana area. Key services to be delivered include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. The organization specializes in quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families, minimizing trauma, and promoting self-sufficiency through case management, counseling, job training, and housing assistance. Catholic Charities of Acadiana also receives additional federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs for supporting homeless veterans.