Catholic Charities' Meriden branch, across from First Congregational Church on Colony Street offers a host of services for local individuals and families. The branch's social workers assist those interested in domestic and international adoption through the process, with counseling, legal help and education. Its focus on families extends to a Child Development Center that hosts a full-day school readiness program for children 3-5 years old that includes reading assistance. The branch also offers parenting classes and mental health and pregnancy counseling.