Dupage P A D S Inc

Programs: Client service center - individuals and families obtain services to address the root causes of homelessness, including basic needs assistance; on-site parenting, self-esteem and other groups/workshops; linkages to medical, substance abuse and mental health services; access to laundry and shower facilities; and daily lunches. Dupage pads also assists individuals to obtain and retain employment, and assists clients to become job-qualified through computer classes, resume writing, and job search and interviewing skills. Pads works with employers to match individuals with living-wage jobs. Nonprofessional volunteer hours in the amount of $27,940 (1,643 hours @ $17/hour) were not included in the total expenses.

interim (overnight) housing - individuals and families who are homeless in dupage county can obtain meals, overnight shelter and support. Dupage pads' case managers work to engage individuals to move from crisis to self-sufficiency, by providing parenting, self-esteem and other groups/workshops and opportunities for education and employment services. Twenty-nine sites throughout dupage county provide shelter 365 days a year on a rotational basis with support from congregational and community volunteers. In fy2017, 1,001 individuals received services. Nonprofessional volunteer hours in the amount of $1,238,233 (72,837 hours @ $17/hour) were not included in the total expenses.

permanent supportive housing - dupage pads provides affordable apartments and support services to individuals and families who have been homeless for one year or more and have a documented disability. Case managers assist the residents to become productive members of their communities, including providing opportunities for education and employment services. Pads is the largest provider of permanent supportive housing in dupage county, with 81 apartments.