NEW YORK – The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago has decided to transition out of 75 government contracts. It is part of a new strategic plan amid what the organisation’s leadership has labelled an “increasingly complex and uncertain government funding environment”. 

In a 7 March announcement on the decision, the archdiocese said that it notified government funders that the transition will begin on 1 July 2024. The contracts it will cease to participate in cover services that include childcare, youth programs, behavioural counselling, senior care, adult protection and veterans.