Welcome to our website!

Caritas Diocese of Salford is a faith-based charity providing professional social care services to children and families of all faiths and of none.  Caritas Diocese of Salford was formed following the amalgamation and transfer of the activities of two existing charities - Catholic Children's Rescue Society and Catholic Welfare Societies.  Catholic Children's Rescue Society was established in 1886 and has had decades of experience in working for and on behalf of children. 

Whatever help we can give to vulnerable children there is always more to do.  The demand for our services never diminishes, whether they involve our foster placements for children at risk, our supporting people units for homeless young mothers and their babies, our children’s homes, our family support team giving practical and emotional help to families in crisis, our drop in shops and centres which provide friendship to the lonely or our new child contact service helping estranged parents act in the best interests of their children.

This is the work we were founded for - improving the lives of children and their families is our mission and we will continue to do it to the best of our ability. This site provides information about our services and our commitment to protect and support children, families and vulnerable adults in the North West, especially those who are marginalised and isolated. We do hope you find our website informative and would welcome your comments.