KACS

Community Resources

KACS Resources for

Our Community

There are many resources available to our Southern Chester County community members.

Call 2-1-1

Every day, highly trained 2‑1‑1 call specialists provide referrals to:

Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, shelters, rent and utility payment assistance
Physical and Mental Health Resources: crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling
Employment Support: financial assistance, job training, education programs
Support for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities: home-delivered meals, transportation, health care
Youth and Child Care Programs: after school programs, summer camps, mentoring, protection services

Health and Community Services

610-444-7550
(previously known as La Comunidad Hispana) offers specialized & primary care to the communities of Southern Chester County.

Public Transportation

Chescobus has two routes in Chester County: SCCOOT, which travels from Oxford to Kennett Square, and the Coatesville Link, which provides service between Coatesville and Parkesburg.

Chester County Health Department

610-344-6225
Clinical Services, Environmental Health Services, Community Education

Job search & Workshops

610-280-1010
Where job seekers and employers share access to a wide array of job training, education and employment services.

SNAP

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Chester County Assistance Office
888-814-4698 or 610-466-1000
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget.

SNAP Benefit Replacement

Replace SNAP Benefit (food) that was lost during a power-outage, flood or fire
Chester County Assistance Office
888-814-4698 or 610-466-1000
You must call within 10 days of the disaster.

Renters Rights in Pennsylvania

General information and self-help resources regarding state and federal Fair Housing laws and Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Law.

The Garage Youth Center

610-444-6464
The Garage Youth Center is an after school and Youth Development program serving Middle and High School Students in Kennett Square and Avondale.

Kennett Library & Resource Center

610-268-2915
Community learning resource center for all ages, Adult Literacy, ESL, GED, and Citizenship classes,

Housing Partnership of Chester County

The Housing Partnership offers a diverse catalog of programs and services each related to housing and home ownership issues, including financial literacy and credit counseling.

610-344-5370
MCHC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income families with young children access the resources and support that they need to start healthy, stay healthy, and succeed in school.

Supporting young mothers

855-964-6667
We provide comprehensive and individualized services to pregnant and parenting young women ages 21 and younger who live in Southern Chester County, PA.