Catholic Charities of Madison is ending its Community Living and CompanionCare programs, according to the Wisconsin State Journal, resulting in almost 60 job cuts. The programs have provided round-the-clock residential services to adults with developmental disabilities and companionship, dementia care, and general assistance for older adults, respectively.
Both programs are set to end Nov. 30. The Community Living program, with 22 clients, will result in 50 lost jobs. CompanionCare, with 26 clients, will result in the loss of one full-time job and 10 part-time jobs.
The nonprofit has cited staff shortages and evolving client needs among factors behind the program closures.
