Rome (Fides Service) - From 19 - 21 November, Rome based Caritas Internationalis has been holding the annual meeting of its Executive Committee, the directing body of this Confederation of some 154 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations working in over 200 countries. Among the various matters discussed, particular importance was given to child care in emergency situations. On the occasion of UN World Child Day, November 20, Fides Service spoke with Fr Bryan Hehir of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) which operates on the national territory. "Child care is a particularly important part of our work because the family is one of our priorities. In our 156 centres all over the United States we offer counselling for economic and psychological problems," says Fr Hehir. "To give a practical example: where necessary we provide food, economic subsidies and support to mothers with infants who have to return to work." (Fides Service 21/11/2002)