Welcome to The Cheddar
​House

Dignity, respect, and compassion makes it easy to lead with these very important core values. The Cheddar House believe healthcare and safe living environments are fundamental human rights and has become committed to creating opportunity, solutions, and change. Grounded in self respect and self determination for individuals and their community The Cheddar House ensures quality cognitive, behavioral and physical support for seniors, veterans, Reentry, aged out fosters and homeless adults in need.

The Cheddar House - dignity, respect, and compassion, Cheddar House believes healthcare and safe living environments are fundamental human rights and has become committed to creating opportunity, solutions, and change.

Should I move into transitional housing?

Moving into a maintenance-free, utility included transitional housing program in Philadelphia, PA, might be the best solution for you. To determine if transitional housing is your next right move, here are some questions to consider.

• Can you fix things around the house by yourself?
• Do you enjoy preparing meals the way you used to?
• Can you shovel the snow off your sidewalk and driveway?
• Can you drive to the store, place of worship, and other locations?
• Is it easy to climb the stairs to your bedroom or from your basement?
• Are you able to do daily chores and activities without the help of friends or family?
• Could you care for yourself at home if you become ill?
• Do you spend quality time with others every day?
• Are you happy living by yourself?

Demographic Served 

Homeless Or Transient Adults

​An individual with no permanent living arrangement, i.e., no fixed place of residence, is considered homeless or transient. Someone who is transient is neither a member of a household nor a resident of an institution. For example:

• Someone who sleeps in doorways, overnight shelters, parks, bus stations, etc.
• A person who stays with a succession of friends or relatives and has no permanent living arrangement on the first moment of the month

Having a permanent residence is not a requirement for receiving SSI. If you are homeless, you may receive up to the maximum SSI amount payable in your state. In addition, if you are receiving SSI benefits, you may be able to receive subsidized housing.

Reentry

Veterans

An applicant shall be an eligible veteran, spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible veteran. An "eligible veteran" is defined as an individual who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States or the Pennsylvania Military Forces and was discharged under honorable conditions.

An applicant shall be a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the eligible veteran or spouse of an eligible veteran for who the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is his/her home of record upon entry into the Armed Forces of the United States or the Pennsylvania Military Forces.

Elderly 

​Culturally, a senior citizen is someone who is slowing down in their lives . They have accomplished raising a family, having a career, or any other monumental feat in their adult life. An elderly person in the US is typically thought to be wiser or more experienced.
Economically, a senior requires financial support either in the form of retirement funds or savings or with the support of a caregiver. Since a senior citizen can no longer work they need to have someone or some account that can help to cover their expenses. As a result, seniors are often dependent on others for their welfare.
Medically, a senior citizen is more apt to have health problems, which are age-related. Loss of mobility, hearing and vision are the most common health complaints. However, elderly individuals can also be more likely to suffer chronic pain and illnesses, which require aid and support from outside sources.

​Reentry from incarceration refers to the process by which individuals who have been in prison or jail transition back into society. This involves reintegrating into their communities, finding stable housing and employment, and reconnecting with family and social support systems. Reentry programs often provide services such as job training, housing assistance, mental health counseling, and support in navigating legal and social barriers to reduce recidivism and help individuals successfully rebuild their lives after incarceration.

Aged out foster children 

​An aged-out foster child is a young adult, typically between the ages of 18 and 21, who has reached the legal age limit for foster care in their jurisdiction without being reunited with their biological family or adopted. Upon aging out, these individuals are no longer entitled to foster care services and must transition to independent living. Unfortunately, many aged-out foster youth face challenges such as housing instability, lack of financial resources, and limited support systems, which can make this transition particularly difficult.