Dupage Pads offers a variety of supportive services

It is not enought to provide shelter. Ending homelessness must include resources and services that help people get out of the cycle of homelessnesses.

support center

At the Support Center men and women are offered physical and emotional support opportunities to redirect their lives. Here, we help homeless and at-risk members of our communities to take the first steps toward making positive changes in their lives.

The Support Center, located at 703 W. Liberty, is the only daytime facility for people who are homeless in DuPage County.

Case Management

Programs and specialized services are provided to restore self-esteem, assist in goal setting and help participants make positive choices through case management services.

employment Readiness support

Case managers make referrals to an Employment Specialist who provides an assessment and helps the client establish an employment plan. Eligible individuals are willing to make a change and work toward becoming as independent as possible.

GED Preparation

DuPage PADS has initiated a partnership with the College of DuPage and Literacy DuPage to offer free basic literacy and free GED course preparation classes onsite at our Daytime Support Center. 

life skills enrichment

The focus of Life Skills Enrichment is to enhance daily living skills and to help clients make positive changes in their lives.

Employment Groups
This workshop helps individuals who are actively seeking employment prepare themselves to enter the job market.

Winner's Circle Group
This group is a support group to keep individuals focused on the right path by staying crime and drug free. A certified counselor from TASC facilitates this group.

Learning to Succeed Groups
Weekly group provides education on effectively dealing with anger and preparing for the process of change.  This is a series of groups based on evidenced-based practices developed by Texas Christian University to assist individuals in becoming internally motivated to change.  Groups consist of Anger Management, Social Skills, Communication and Thinking Errors.

Resource & Referrals

Case Managers assess the individual participant's needs and eligibility for available social services in the DuPage County area and connect them to those services.  Visits by health outreach workers and legal counsel are also provided.

basic needs

Basic needs are met on Thursdays.  These include access to shower and laundry facilities, telephones, toiletries and underwear.

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our Values

At DuPage P.A.D.S., our core values describe the principles by which we operate to accomplish our mission.

• We value being part of a larger community, and that partnership and collaboration are important to our success.
• We value all individuals having a right to safe and affordable housing.
• We value people having the right to quality services delivered with respect and empathy.
• We value the right to self-determination and freedom of choice.
• We value the ability of all to be admitted to programs and services without discrimination