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Housing (19)
Employment/Vocation (9)
Educational Support and Post-Secondary Education (4)
Health and Behavioral Health Services (24)
Domestic Violence Services (3)
Advocacy and Legal Services (5)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth Resources (1)
Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources (17)
Child Care and Parenting Resources (5)
Food, Clothing, and Financial Resources (6)
Emergency Numbers (3)
Recreation (1)
Transportation (1)
Mentoring (0)

Housing

Housing (8)

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HUD

Services: Federal program that provides housing supports for individuals in need such as rental programs (including Section 8) and home ownership assistance programs

Community Interactions

Services: Provides mental health support programs, including residential programs.

Project Transition

Services: Provide supervised independent living residential and supportive services for individuals with psychiatric problems and co-occurring disorders

Carelink Community Support Services

Services: Residential, employment, care management, and education services for individuals with mental illness, dual MH/MR needs, physical disabilities and complex behavioral challenges

Elwyn

Services: Offers residential services and supports for daily living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania. Also provide work opportunities and adult day programs for people with disabilities.

Housing Discrimination Hotline at HUD Regional Office - Philadelphia

Services: Hotline service for individuals to report incidences of housing discrimination.

USDA Rural Home Ownership Program

Services: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guaranteed Rural Home Loans are creating homeownership opportunities throughout Pennsylvania with no-money-down financing in rural communities and areas just outside of major metro areas.

PHFA Homeowner Emergency Mortage Assistance Program

Services:

Works to provide affordable homeownership and rental apartment options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs. 

Shelters (6)

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Community Action Agency of Delaware Co., Inc.

Services: Provides services and information related to housing, Rental Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Homeless Prevention / Rapid Re-Housing, Rental Housing, Home Ownership, Employment Training, Welfare-to-Work Initiatives, Summer Youth Program, Job Development, Weatherization / Maintenance Training, and Energy Services

Shelter Aid Hotline

Services: Offers referrals to shelter services in your area.

Women Against Abuse Shelter

Services: Emergency shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence.

Delaware County Housing Authority

Services: Provides public housing, housing choice voucher programs, supportive housing programs, shelter plus care, voucher homeownership programs, and family self-sufficiency programs.

Community Action Agency Of Delaware County, Inc.

Services: Case management, housing services (includes an emergency shelter, transitional housing, and housing for rent), support services (includes rental assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, transportation assistance, and a Family Savings Account Program), children/teen services, and workforce development.

National Runaway Switchboard

Services: Toll-free, nationwide hot-line for runaways and troubled youth. Provides information and referral for shelter, counseling, medical and legal services and transportation back home. The hot-line also provides a personal and confidential message relay service between runaways and their families.

Transitional Housing and Housing-Related Services (3)

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Delaware County Weatherization Bureau

Services: Provides home energy audit, primary heating system inspection and system service (as needed), attic insulation, home air leakage testing, weather stripping & caulking, and primary windows repair/replacement (as needed).

Community Action Agency Of Delaware County, Inc.

Services: Case management, housing services (includes an emergency shelter, transitional housing, and housing for rent), support services (includes rental assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, transportation assistance, and a Family Savings Account Program), children/teen services, and workforce development.

Community Action Agency of Delaware Co., Inc.

Services: Provides services and information related to housing, Rental Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Homeless Prevention / Rapid Re-Housing, Rental Housing, Home Ownership, Employment Training, Welfare-to-Work Initiatives, Summer Youth Program, Job Development, Weatherization / Maintenance Training, and Energy Services

Housing Assistance Programs (5)

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Chester Housing Authority

Services: Services: Provides safe and affordable housing for the Chester Community.

Chester Community Improvement Project

Services: Offers numerous services to first time low to moderate-income homebuyers. Guides people through the home-buying process.

Community Action Agency Of Delaware County, Inc.

Services: Case management, housing services (includes an emergency shelter, transitional housing, and housing for rent), support services (includes rental assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, transportation assistance, and a Family Savings Account Program), children/teen services, and workforce development.

Delaware County Housing Authority

Services: Provides public housing, housing choice voucher programs, supportive housing programs, shelter plus care, voucher homeownership programs, and family self-sufficiency programs.

Community Action Agency of Delaware Co., Inc.

Services: Provides services and information related to housing, Rental Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Homeless Prevention / Rapid Re-Housing, Rental Housing, Home Ownership, Employment Training, Welfare-to-Work Initiatives, Summer Youth Program, Job Development, Weatherization / Maintenance Training, and Energy Services

Public Housing Programs (4)

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Media Fellowship House

Services: Provides assistance to qualified low and moderate-income families interested in purchasing their first home. The program provides financial assistance toward the down payment and with the closing costs associated with home purchase.

Chester Community Improvement Project

Services: Offers numerous services to first time low to moderate-income homebuyers. Guides people through the home-buying process.

Delaware County Housing Authority

Services: Provides public housing, housing choice voucher programs, supportive housing programs, shelter plus care, voucher homeownership programs, and family self-sufficiency programs.

Community Action Agency of Delaware Co., Inc.

Services: Provides services and information related to housing, Rental Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Homeless Prevention / Rapid Re-Housing, Rental Housing, Home Ownership, Employment Training, Welfare-to-Work Initiatives, Summer Youth Program, Job Development, Weatherization / Maintenance Training, and Energy Services

Homeownership Assistance (4)

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Pennsylvania Affordable Apartment Locator

Services: Website that allows you to search for affordable housing options in your area

Delaware County Weatherization Bureau

Services: Provides home energy audit, primary heating system inspection and system service (as needed), attic insulation, home air leakage testing, weather stripping & caulking, and primary windows repair/replacement (as needed).

Media Fellowship House

Services: Provides assistance to qualified low and moderate-income families interested in purchasing their first home. The program provides financial assistance toward the down payment and with the closing costs associated with home purchase.

Community Action Agency of Delaware Co., Inc.

Services: Provides services and information related to housing, Rental Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Homeless Prevention / Rapid Re-Housing, Rental Housing, Home Ownership, Employment Training, Welfare-to-Work Initiatives, Summer Youth Program, Job Development, Weatherization / Maintenance Training, and Energy Services