The American Rescue Plan provides relief to most working families and individuals when they file their Federal Tax Return. If you qualify, these credits can be used to reduce the taxes you owe and may increase your refund.

Advance payments of up to half of the 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) were sent to eligible taxpayers. Only half! To receive the full credit, even if you did not get advance payments in 2021, you will need to file a Federal Tax Return this year. The CTC provides a credit of up to $3,600 per child.

The 2021 American Rescue Plan also expanded the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) with higher earned income/Adjusted Gross Income limits and up to $1,500 more in credit. A single filer with no dependents with an Adjected Gross Income (wages) of $21,430 can receive up to $1,502 in EITC.

A Call for Volunteers



CAADC is also seeking volunteers for the tax preparation services. Hours are flexible: daytime, evenings, and weekends. No previous experience needed; IRS training is provided.

Interested in helping? Contact Eileen Kemske by phone at (484) 383-8126 or by email at ekemske@ccdc.org.

Residents are invited to join Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor, Delaware County Council Vice Chair Elaine Schaefer, and Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Reuther virtually as they read about some of their favorite female leaders and role models as part of Women’s History Month. 

Each March, we commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role women have played in American history as we celebrate Women’s History Month. 

Throughout history, women have fought tirelessly to broaden democracy, to ensure that we are all treated equally, and to encourage young girls to reach for new heights.

The theme for this year’s Women’s History Month is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided healing and hope throughout history.

On Tuesday, March 22, Delaware County Council Vice Chair Elaine Schaefer was honored to present a resolution to the Radnor Township School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Batchelor and the nine-member School Board, thanking and commending the District for its response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Radnor School District, as well as schools across the world, faced significant challenges during the pandemic, including the disruption of learning and activities, the need to quickly adapt to remote learning, the loss of income among residents and businesses, illness among faculty and students, and lives lost within the community. 

During this critical time, many organizations, institutions, and individuals stepped up and answered the call to serve the residents of Delaware County. Radnor School District was one such organization, serving as a public ‘point of dispensing’ for vaccines. Radnor School District held four major COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the high school, distributing over 6,000 vaccine doses to Delaware County residents. Radnor Township School District also worked with Springfield Pharmacy and Penn Medicine Radnor providing services and vaccines- saving lives and preventing many serious illnesses.

Council commends Radnor Township School District for its successful vaccination efforts and its ongoing efforts as it continues to work with County and State agencies as part of the Medical Countermeasures Program, training to ensure an efficient and timely dispensing of medications, supplies, vaccines in the event of future medical emergencies.

Delaware County thanks the District’s leadership, including Dr. Kenneth Batchelor, Radnor Township School District Superintendent; Dr. Douglas Kent, Radnor Middle School Assistant Principal; Dr. Joseph MacNamara, Radnor High School Assistant Principal; Todd Stitzel, Director of Human Resources; Vaughn Bryan, the school district’s Assistant Director of Operations (and the County’s point-of-contact for vaccination efforts); Amy Goldman, School Board President, all members of the Board and the leaders of all departments that contributed to the successful vaccination clinics.

Delaware County Council also thanks the school nurses, including Julie Barboza, Stephanie Grabuski, Lindsay Hopkins, Maureen Lerario, Winifred Murray, Patricia Resnick, Agnes Saveri, Gail Shuster, as well as the many teachers, aides, bus drivers, students, parents, and staff members—including those from Operations, Communications, Security, Food Services, Maintenance, and Custodial teams—that volunteered their time and went above and beyond in their efforts to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additionally, Council thanks the many volunteers and staff from Penn Medicine, the Citizens Corps of Delaware County, and other groups and individuals that contributed to these successful vaccination efforts!

This week, Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor joined Penn State President Dr. Eric Barron, Penn State Chancellor Dr. Marilyn Wells, Penn State Deputy Secretary of Technology Steve D’Ettorre, as well as local and state elected officials and other representatives of the community at a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Brandywine LaunchBox in Lansdowne.

LaunchBox, funded by Penn State University and partnered with Utility Works MakerSpace, will serve as an incubator for entrepreneurs and start-ups in Southeastern PA, providing local small business owners with support, resources, and facilities to start or grow a business.

Business coaching, idea test lab programs, workshop series, and ‘MakerSpace’—which provides clients access to cutting edge technology such as 3-D printers, engravers, laser cutters, industrial sewing, and embroidery machines, and hand-held tools—are some of the many tools and programs that will be available to clients looking to put their business or idea on the right track.

Located on Lansdowne Avenue, across from the historic Lansdowne Theater that recently received a $2 million restoration grant from the County’s allotment of American Rescue Plan Act funds, the Brandywine LaunchBox will help solidify the area as a vibrant and dynamic location and will serve to empower our community, foster innovation, support businesses, and help keep Delaware County strong.

Across the state of Pennsylvania, childcare providers have faced serious challenges in staffing their facilities in the wake of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This creates a barrier for working parents and challenges for other employers struggling to attract new employees who may not have the ability to work due to their own difficulties finding childcare.

In response to childcare staffing shortages, hundreds of childcare programs from across Pennsylvania are coordinating Child Care Hiring Days for PA on March 29, 30, and 31. 

Over these three days, participating programs will host walk-in hiring events featuring immediate on-the-spot interviews for qualified candidates. 

Child Care Hiring Days for PA aims to simplify the job search and hiring process for potential applicants and promote the rewards of working in early childhood education. 

Job applicants can find a list of open positions and participating childcare programs on the Early Childhood Education employment portal and are encouraged to apply directly at the participating childcare programs on March 29-31.

Many programs offer competitive salaries and benefits, bonuses, tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, and more!

Please note: StoryWalk^® is free, but registration is required.

Delaware County Govt Official 2022 Calendar

Meet your Delaware County Council members

The Delaware County Task Force's COVID-19 website