Individualized Financial Management

The Payee Services Program provides individualized financial management to disabled individuals and seniors who are unable to manage their own financial affairs so they can live independently and gain financial self-sufficiency.

What We Offer

  • We account for all income and set up an individualized monthly budget.
  • We ensure bills are paid on time and that clients don’t go into debt they can’t handle.
  • We help protect our clients from financial exploitation.
  • We help build savings for unexpected expenses.
  • We ensure that the client’s essential living needs (food, housing, utilities, medical care, clothing, etc.) are being met each week.
  • We are a phone call away to respond when needed.

Access Our Services

To initiate our Payee Services, CSS must first receive a referral from the individual or a social service organization in the community. 

Once the Social Security Administration officially delegates us as the your payee, we will contact you to formulate a workable budget for your specific financial situation. 

We can also manage other forms of income such as pensions, paychecks, and settlement funds. 

Click on the referral forms below to get started.

Referral Forms:

Contact Us

Call 740-452-5057, ext. 1 or 1-800-536-5057 ext. 1. 

IMPACT IN ACTION

100% of participants had their essential living needs met each month.

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Client Story

Being a Payee client was not always easy for Rose.  “At first, I didn’t understand how the program worked.  I was angry that someone else had control of my money because I didn’t feel like I was independent.”  Rose’s feelings are normal for a lot of Payee clients.  The Payee Program provides individualized financial management to those who are unable to manage their own financial affairs.  Individuals in the program are often required to participate, and the change can be hard.

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Client Story

Being a Payee client was not always easy for Rose.  “At first, I didn’t understand how the program worked.  I was angry that someone else had control of my money because I didn’t feel like I was independent.”  Rose’s feelings are normal for a lot of Payee clients.  The Payee Program provides individualized financial management to those who are unable to manage their own financial affairs.  Individuals in the program are often required to participate, and the change can be hard.

But luckily, things got better for Rose. “I realized that I could trust Catholic Social Services to help me, and I could still make my own choices.”  For Rose, working with her Payee Specialist, Julie, has been one of the best parts of the program. “Julie has been there to make sure my rent and bills are paid on time and that I make better choices with my money.  She makes sure I think about saving up for things that I might need in the future for myself and my kids.  Without the payee program, I wouldn’t have any of the things I have now.”

Rose has noticed a drastic difference in her life, now that she has Catholic Social Services (CSS) as an advocate and support.  “For the first time in over four years, I am able to have my children come stay with me on weekends, which is a huge deal for me.  Life is still difficult for me sometimes, but compared to [before], it’s amazing.”

Now, Rose is able to enjoy the simple things, such as owning her own washer and dryer, watching her favorite TV shows – Law & Order and The Golden Girls – and she recently bought a rat-terrier/Chihuahua mix from the animal shelter, named Scout.

This year, something even more special is on the horizon.  Every parent dreams of being able to give their children a joyful memory of Christmas, and for the first time in years, Rose will be able to provide that for her family. “I would recommend CSS to others because it has taken a lot of stress off me.  I don’t have to worry about if I’m going to have enough to cover my rent and bills.  They really do care about people, and they want to help.” For the first time in years, Rose has hope again.

Client Testimonials

“I like that I don’t have to worry about my expenses.”

“Payee is always on top of every situation; they don’t let me down.”

How to Access Services

For more information call (740) 452-5057, ext. 1 or (800) 536-5057 ext. 1 or contact us through our website.

Our Partners

“A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.” -Proverbs 22:9

Locations

COLUMBUS

197 E. Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-5891

WEST COLUMBUS

Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
409 Industry Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 340-7061

NEWARK

1031 Brice Street
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2565

PORTSMOUTH

St. Francis Catholic Outreach Center
2311 Stockham Lane
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 961-4020

ZANESVILLE

422 Main Street, Ste 400
P.O. Box 3446
Zanesville, OH 43702-3446
(740) 452-5057

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