Success Stories

Welfare to Work

A mother of five children enrolled in CAADC’s Work Ready program which assists residents on Public Assistance with moving towards employment.  Her Case Manager found out that she was also dealing with a domestic violence situation and had to flee that and stay with...

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Rapid Re-Housing / Family Unification

A 26-year old resident was reunited with her 6 year-old daughter after being separated for almost a year thanks to CAADC’s services.  She became separated from her daughter when she became homeless after a household breakup.  She was also pregnant at the time.  She...

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Shelter / Family

A single male father and his three children moved into the Wesley House after losing his housing when he became unemployed.  In addition to not having a job, he also had no secure child care options and was dealing with the emotional loss of his wife.  Once his goals...

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Veteran / Senior

A 78 year old male Veteran was found roaming the streets of the Marcus Hook community.  The Veteran became homeless when the friend he was staying with moved away and he had no other supports.  He was receiving Veteran Administration (VA) benefits and had the ability...

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Weatherization / Senior

A senior citizen was unable to receive weatherization services due to a roof leak, major moisture issues and the ceilings were failing.  CAADC helped link the client to receive roof repairs, a drain box, siding and ceilings repair for two bedrooms from available...

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Family / Homeless

A married couple with four children (13 year old son, 6 year old daughter, 3 year old son with special needs and a 1 year old daughter) became homeless when the husband lost his job.  They were not able to maintain their mortgage payments and the house went into the...

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Teen / Youth

A single teen was living in the Independent Living Program through Children and Youth Services after a long history of placements since the age of 14.  He was not able to live at home due to his struggle with behavioral and mental health issues.  He enrolled in...

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