Once again, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in behavioral health care. Catholic Charities first achieved accreditation in January of 1998; this year marks the 21st straight year of accreditation for Catholic Charities in all services surveyed under the Commission’s Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health Care.
At its township committee meeting on October 22, 2019, Hillsborough Mayor Frank DelCore issued a proclamation acknowledging October 24, 2019, as Lights On Afterschool Day. DelCore encouraged continued innovative afterschool programming and activities that ensure the lights stay on and the doors stay open for all children after school.
Community House at St. Thomas, managed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM) is licensed by the Department of Community Affairs as a shared residence for eight adults with disabilities who are self-directed and mentally competent. “The residents of Community House live as a family, in a home that fosters independence, allowing the residents to integrate into the greater community while living in the least restrictive, supportive environment”, said CCDOM Supervisor, Susan Kuzma
Erio Rosario-Perales is not your typical student. A graduate student at Rutgers, Erio is a full time employee at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen with a passion for social justice. Erio originally studied Human Resources Management with a minor in Labor Studies. During his junior year, Erio took a course for his labor studies minor that would change his life.