Welcome to the HSC
The Homeless Services Coalition has existed since 1991 to ensure there is an integrated, community based system of care that prevents homelessness whenever possible, rapidly rehouses people when homelessness cannot be prevented and provides wrap-around solutions that promote housing stability and self-sufficiency.
2022-23 Delaware County Cold Weather Plan Now In Effect through April 1st, 2023
The 2022-23 Delaware County Cold Weather Plan is now in effect until April 1st, 2023. The plan can be accessed here.
The 2022-23 LIHEAP season is open! Abierta la temporada 2022-23 del LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill. These grants range from $300 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. This is a grant and does not have to be repaid. Apply via the Pennsylvania Dept. of Human Services website. Or apply in person at your local County Assistance Office.
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El Programa de Asistencia de Energía para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos (LIHEAP) ayuda a las familias que viven con bajos ingresos a pagar sus facturas de calefacción en forma de una subvención en efectivo. Los hogares en peligro inmediato de quedarse sin calefacción también pueden calificar para subvenciones de crisis. La subvención en efectivo es un pago único que se envía directamente a la empresa de servicios públicos/proveedor de combustible para que se acredite en su factura. Estas subvenciones van desde $ 300 a $ 1,000 según el tamaño del hogar, los ingresos y el tipo de combustible. Esta es una subvención y no tiene que ser reembolsada. Solicite a través del sitio web del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Pensilvania. O solicítelo en persona en la Oficina de Asistencia del Condado de su localidad.
2022 Virtual ADULT SYSTEMS ORIENTATION TRAINING (ASO). Recorded sessions now online.
Please see links below to access the four day recorded training sessions for the 2022 Adult Systems Orientation
CAADC Opens a Direct Service Office, 7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby
Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC) has opened an additional Direct Service Office in Upper Darby. Services coordinated will include referrals to County shelters and temporary emergency shelter as well as rental, utility assistance. New location is at: 7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, telephone (215) 382-6753
Inaugurada el 14 de septiembre, la Agencia de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Delaware, Inc. (CAADC) abrirá una Oficina de Servicio Directo adicional en Upper Darby. Los servicios coordinados incluirán referencias a refugios del condado y refugios de emergencia temporales, así como asistencia para el alquiler y los servicios públicos. La nueva ubicación es: 7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, teléfono (215) 382-6753
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Expanded
988 has been designated as a new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. To learn more about the new 988 number visit here.
Free Legal Advice & Assistance | Second Wednesdays of every Month
EPISCOPAL LEGAL AID is offering FREE legal advice to individuals who cannot afford private counsel. We are happy to discuss any non-criminal issue including: evictions, benefit questions, pending court cases, will, medical directives.
A representative of Episcopal Legal Aid will offer it for free, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, every second Wednesday of the month (please call to confirm), at Chester Eastside, 301 East 9th St., Chester, PA 19013, to individuals who cannot afford private counsel. For more information, call (610) 872-4812. [072122]
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Applications are now being accepted for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills. LIHWAP is a grant. You do not have to repay it. LIHWAP crisis grants may be available if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing your water service. You can receive one crisis grant for your drinking water service and one crisis grant for your wastewater service, up to $2,500 each. Crisis situations include:
- Past-due water bills.
- Termination of utility service.
- Danger of having utility service terminated (received a notice that service will be shut off within the next 60 days).
FREE Emergency Broad Band Access
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. For further details and instructions on how to enroll, click here
How to Access Coordinated Entry (CE) Homeless Services
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
As a tenant, you are renting someone else’s property. What are your rights and responsibilities if you fall behind in your rent and are faced with eviction? Learn more about eviction and what you can do from the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania
COVID-19 and Homelessness
COVID-19 and Homelessness
COVID-19 and Homelessness
Where Can I Find Food?
COVID-19 and Homelessness
COVID-19 and Homelessness
Delaware County Food and Meal Assistance interactive map gives locations and information for food assistance. Map published by the Delaware County Planning Dept. MOBILE food delivery is also available, for a referral form click here