ACA helps families by providing help on education needs

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On his first day at the Academy of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Florissant, Allen Molitor, 10, explained his reasoning to the teacher as he worked on a geometric math manipulative project. With support from the Annual Catholic Appeal, the school is able to keep costs down and provide greater services for children with learning disabilities.

If the Annual Catholic Appeal meets its 2010 goal of $11.75 million, it will provide $332,500 to the archdiocesan Department of Special Education, which includes two special education schools, a center for autism, two inclusionary early childhood centers, three learning centers and St. Joseph Special Services.

When the Annual Catholic Appeal provides financial assistance to the archdiocesan Department of Special Education, it is helping families such as the Sniezak family of St. Charles County.