Home Safety, Repairs, & Accessibility

Pathways to parenthood don't always follow a straight line. Whether you are navigating fertility treatments, exploring adoption or surrogacy, managing the financial costs, or looking for emotional support, you don't have to do it alone.

Below, we’ve gathered local, regional, and national resources—including financial grants, support groups, clinic options, and alternative family-building options—to help guide you through every stage of your journey.

Norristown Housing Rehabilitation Program: Norristown residents only. Contact info: Phone # 609-642-4992 or E-mail bgarcia@cgph.net Phone # 609-642-4992 or E-mailbgarcia@cgph.net

•Abington Township Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program: Abington Township residents only. Contact info: Phone # 609-642-4992 or E-mail bgarcia@cgph.net

• Abington Township Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program: Abington Township residents only. Contact info: Phone # 609-642-4992 or E-mail bgarcia@cgph.net

•West Norriton Township Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program: West Norriton Township residents only. Contact info: Phone # 610-631-0450 or visit www.westnorritontwp.org

• West Norriton Township Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program: West Norriton Township residents only. Contact info: Phone # 610-631-0450 or visit www.westnorritontwp.org

• Township of Lower Merion’s Housing Rehabilitation Program: Lower Merion residents only. Contact info: Phone # 610-645-6118 or visit www.lowermerion.org only. Contact info: Phone # 610-645-6118 or visitwww.lowermerion.org

•Borough of Conshohocken Housing Rehabilitation Program: Conshohocken residents only. Contact info: Phone # 610-828-1092 Ext. 108, email:

• Borough of Conshohocken Housing Rehabilitation Program: Conshohocken residents only. Contact info: Phone # 610-828-1092 Ext. 108, email: cstetler@conshohockenpa.gov or visit https://www.conshohockenpa.gov/ cstetler@conshohockenpa.gov or visit https://www.conshohockenpa.gov/

•Genesis Housing Corporation - Pottstown Homeowner Single System Property Rehab Program: Pottstown residents only. Roof or heater repair only. Contact info: Phone #

• Genesis Housing Corporation - Pottstown Homeowner Single System Property Rehab Program: Pottstown residents only. Roof or heater repair only. Contact info: Phone # 610-275-4357 or visit www.genesishousing.org 610-275-4357 or visitwww.genesishousing.org

•PA Housing Finance Agency - Loan Programs for Home Improvements & Repairs. • PA Housing Finance Agency - Loan Programs for Home Improvements & Repairs. Contact info: Phone # 855-827-3466 or visit www.phfa.org Contact info: Phone # 855-827-3466 or visitwww.phfa.org

•PA Housing Finance Agency - On-Lot Sewage System Repair Program. Provides assistance to low-income homeowners for the repair or upgrade of malfunctioning on-lot

• PA Housing Finance Agency - On-Lot Sewage System Repair Program. Provides assistance to low-income homeowners for the repair or upgrade of malfunctioning on-lot sewage systems. Contact info: Phone # 855-827-3466 or visit www.phfa.org sewage systems. Contact info: Phone # 855-827-3466 or visitwww.phfa.org

• Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC) - Weatherization Assistance Program: CAADC provides Weatherization services to income-eligible households. Services are free of charge and available to Delaware, Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Montgomery Counties. Contact info: Phone # 610-521-8770 or visit www.caadc.org

Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program - PHFA product that permits specific energy related home im- provements (roof replacement; caulking, sealing & insulation; heating/cooling systems repair/replacement; win- dow and door replacements; and limited other repairs that permit federal Weatherization assistance or replicate its Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program – PHFA product that permits specific energy related home im provements (roof replacement; caulking, sealing & insulation; heating/cooling systems repair/replacement; win dow and door replacements; and limited other repairs that permit federal Weatherization assistance or replicate its assistance for non-eligible households). Loans are up to $10,000 for a term of 10 years (although they can be re paid earlier without penalty). For more information contact the PHFA Solution Center at 855-827-3466 or view PHFA's website. assistance for non-eligible households). Loans are up to $10,000 for a term of 10 years (although they can be re- paid earlier without penalty). For more information contact the PHFA Solution Center at 855-827-3466 or view

PENNVEST Homeowner Septic Program - The PENNVEST Homeowner Septic Program is a low-interest loan to qualified homeowners who need to repair or replace their individual, on-lot sewage disposal system or hook up for the first time to a public sewer system. This low-cost financing option is funded by PENNVEST and PENNVEST Homeowner Septic Program – The PENNVEST Homeowner Septic Program is a low-interest loan to qualified homeowners who need to repair or replace their individual, on-lot sewage disposal system or hook up for the first time to a public sewer system. This low-cost financing option is funded by PENNVEST and administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Loans are up to $25,000 for a term of up to 20 years or 15 years for a mobile home. They can be repaid earlier without penalty. For more information, go to PHFA's website or contact the PHFA Solution Center at 855-827-3466

administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Loans are up to $25,000 for a term of up to 20 years or 15 years for a mobile home. They can be repaid earlier without penalty. For more information, go to or contact the PHFA Solution Center at 855-827-3466 Local Government - Start with your county unless you live in a larger city. Some townships and boroughs also have funds available. Phone numbers can be found in the blue, government pages of your phone book and through an internet search. Often the right office is a "Redevelopment Authority," a "Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority or Agency," "Weatherization Program" or a "Planning Office." If you do not find a listing simi- Local Government – Start with your county unless you live in a larger city. Some townships and boroughs also have funds available. Phone numbers can be found in the blue, government pages of your phone book and through an internet search. Often the right office is a “Redevelopment Authority,” a “Housing and Redevelop ment Authority or Agency,” “Weatherization Program” or a “Planning Office.” If you do not find a listing simi lar to this for your local government, try the general information number and explain that you need assistance with home repairs, accessibility modifications, or your specific housing issue. Funds may be available and may include: HOME, CDBG, Act 137 Funds and PA Accessible Housing Program. lar to this for your local government, try the general information number and explain that you need assistance with home repairs, accessibility modifications, or your specific housing issue. Funds may be available and may include: HOME, CDBG, Act 137 Funds and PA Accessible Housing Program. U.S. Rural Development Agency (USRDA) - Agency that offers loans and/or grants to assist individuals living in rural areas. Funding may be available through Rehabilitation Loans that have a 1% interest rate and offer up to $20,000. There is also very limited grant funding available for senior citizens in amounts up to $7,500. If you live U.S. Rural Development Agency (USRDA) – Agency that offers loans and/or grants to assist individuals living in rural areas. Funding may be available through Rehabilitation Loans that have a 1% interest rate and offer up to $20,000. There is also very limited grant funding available for senior citizens in amounts up to $7,500. If you live in a rural area, contact the state office at 1-800-670-6553 and ask for help in determining which regional office you should contact or use the U.S Rural Development Agency website and go to the regional office directly. in a rural area, contact the state office at 1-800-670-6553 and ask for help in determining which regional office you should contact or use the and go to the regional office directly. Weatherization - A county or regional program that provides grants for specific energy efficiency and heat- Weatherization – A county or regional program that provides grants for specific energy efficiency and heat related repairs. Local weatherization programs can be found by using the search function at Benefits.gov. related repairs. Local weatherization programs can be found by using the search function at KeystoneHELP - An unsecured loan provided by Renew Financial, the Energy Programs Consortium (EPC), and the PA Treasurer. Some of its key characteristics are loans up to $20,000.00, unsecured financing; flexible KeystoneHELP – An unsecured loan provided by Renew Financial, the Energy Programs Consortium (EPC), and the PA Treasurer. Some of its key characteristics are loans up to $20,000.00, unsecured financing; flexible repayment terms of 5, 7, or 10 years; work completed by KeystoneHELP Registered Contractors; fast, simple ap proval and application process. For more detail, please call 510-451-7900 or visit the KeystoneHELP website. repayment terms of 5, 7, or 10 years; work completed by KeystoneHELP Registered Contractors; fast, simple ap-

FOR ACCESSIBILITY ONLY: FOR ACCESSIBILITY ONLY: PA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) - A foundation that is committed to providing borrowers with low interest loans so they can pay for home modifications and devices that make their lives easier, more produc- PA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) – A foundation that is committed to providing borrowers with low interest loans so they can pay for home modifications and devices that make their lives easier, more produc tive and more independent. They offer loan rates at 3.75% for $1,500 to $60,000. Loans of $1,500 or less are in terest free. Call 1-888-744-1938 or go the PA Assistive Technology Foundation website. tive and more independent. They offer loan rates at 3.75% for $1,500 to $60,000. Loans of $1,500 or less are in- terest free. Call 1-888-744-1938 or go the Also, you can reference a comprehensive list of Also, you can reference a comprehensive list of Assistive Technology providers. Self Determination Housing Project (SDHP) - A non-profit organization that works to expand housing options for people with disabilities in PA. SDHP promotes self-determination and control for people with disabilities and Self Determination Housing Project (SDHP) – A non-profit organization that works to expand housing options for people with disabilities in PA. SDHP promotes self-determination and control for people with disabilities and operates the PA Accessible Housing Program in many counties of the state. For more information call 1-877 550-7347 or view the Self Determination Housing Project website. operates the PA Accessible Housing Program in many counties of the state. For more information call 1-877- 550-7347 or view the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) - Are non-profit organizations that serve throughout Pennsylvania. Each Center for Independent Living (CIL) provides four core services including information and referral, advo- cacy, peer mentoring and independent living skills training. CILs can offer home evaluations and help you find Centers for Independent Living (CILs) – Are non-profit organizations that serve throughout Pennsylvania. Each Center for Independent Living (CIL) provides four core services including information and referral, advo cacy, peer mentoring and independent living skills training. CILs can offer home evaluations and help you find resources to pay for home modifications and assistive technology. To locate your local Council on Independent Living view the Centers for Independent Living website. resources to pay for home modifications and assistive technology. To locate your local Council on Independent Living view the JEVS Human Services - A private non-profit organization that provides quality services that allow people who are disabled, aging, or both, to maintain their independence and lead productive, more fulfilling lives by helping them to manage and direct the delivery of their own care. To find examples of various home modifications and different ways of financing those modifications view the 610-7910. JEVS Human Services – A private non-profit organization that provides quality services that allow people who are disabled, aging, or both, to maintain their independence and lead productive, more fulfilling lives by helping them to manage and direct the delivery of their own care. To find examples of various home modifications and different ways of financing those modifications view the JEVS Human Services website or contact them at 800 610-7910. or contact them at 800- Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) - Locally-based agencies throughout Pennsylvania that offer a wide array of programs to help Pennsylvanians age 60 and older, and their families, to get the help and information they need. To contact your local AAA use the search function on the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) – Locally-based agencies throughout Pennsylvania that offer a wide array of programs to help Pennsylvanians age 60 and older, and their families, to get the help and information they need. To contact your local AAA use the search function on the PA Department of Aging website or find the local number directly by using the blue pages of your phone book. number directly by using the blue pages of your phone book. or

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - A federal agency that assists and supports military veterans and service members. VA has two types of grants for people with certain service-connected injuries. The Specially Adapted Housing grant (SAH), currently limited to $73,768 is generally used to create a wheelchair-accessible home. The Special Housing Adaptations (SHA) grant, currently limited to $14,754 is generally used to assist veterans with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – A federal agency that assists and supports military veterans and service members. VA has two types of grants for people with certain service-connected injuries. The Specially Adapted Housing grant (SAH), currently limited to $73,768 is generally used to create a wheelchair-accessible home. The Special Housing Adaptations (SHA) grant, currently limited to $14,754 is generally used to assist veterans with mobility throughout their homes due to blindness in both eyes, or the anatomical loss or loss of use of both, hands or extremities below the elbow. For more information about grants and other adaptive housing programs, contact a local VA regional office at 1-800-827-1000. Additional program information and grant applications (VAF-26 4555) can be found at the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs website.