Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia (TAFSP) assists homeless families and travelers in Philadelphia. TAFSP provides professional counseling, emergency shelter, housing, direct assistance, and children and youth services for two groups of people: homeless families and stranded travelers. TAFSP provides informational services and advice to the traveling public at transportation centers.

TAFSP works closely with the City Office of Supportive Housing to improve the lives of homeless families in Philadelphia by providing safe and decent shelter and housing. The TAFSP mission is the break the generational cycle of homelessness by enriching the lives of children and supporting their parent’s efforts at self sufficiency. TAFSP tries to light a spark of hopefulness and confidence in the children and their parents.

In 2008-2009, Travelers Aid Family Services benefited 278 homeless Philadelphia families, including 834 children. TAFSP assisted 1,413 stranded travelers, including 235 children. In the first 6 months of 2009-2010, from July 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010, TAFS assisted 185 homeless families and 220 stranded travelers.

Travelers Aid Family Services operates a volunteer based Passengers Assistance Booth at Central Concourse of 30th Street Station and currently provides travel and visitor information and advice to over 1,700 Amtrak, SEPTA, and regional bus passengers each week.

In This Website

• About Us
• Employment
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Contact Us
• Donations

Homeless Services

• Homeless Families
• The Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia Family Residence
• Community Housing Program (CHP)
• The Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia Student Enrichment Program
• The Lead Abatement Program

Travelers Assistance

• Stranded Travelers Program
• Passenger/Visitor Assistance
• 30th Street Station Passenger Assistance Booth
• 30th Street Station Passenger Assistance Booth Frequently Asked Questions
• 30th Street Station: Holiday Travel Tips