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Maine Housing Resources:
Maine Housing Resources:
General Assistance - Families may be eligible for General Assistance if they do not have the income or resources to meet basic needs. If you are unable to reach your local GA office or you have questions or concerns, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-442-6003. General Assistance | Department of Health and Human Services (maine.gov)
Local Housing Authority - Housing Authorities’ mission is to develop, provide and assist decent, safe and affordable housing for lower income persons. MaineHousing administers voucher programs in all areas of the state not served by a Local Housing Authority.
Local Shelter Provider– Even if an individual is not interested in staying at a shelter, many shelters have programs and resources to support finding housing for anyone facing homelessness in the community, regardless if they stay at the shelter or not. For information on other shelters or resources in your area, dial 2-1-1.
For resources and services for children not yet in public school, please contact the Child Development Services Liaison, Jackie Hersom at Jacquelyn.N.Hersom@maine.gov, or (207) 242-7725.
State-wide Organizations that Help Low-Income Families:
State-wide Organizations that Help Low-Income Families:
Maine Youth Action Board through New Beginnings
Transportation Resources through ME DHHS
Statewide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Statewide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) | Department of Health and Human Services (maine.gov)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Department of Health and Human Services (maine.gov)
MaineCare Health Care Assistance | Department of Health and Human Services (maine.gov)
Good Shepherd Food Map Food Map | Maine Food Pantries | Good Shepherd Food Bank (gsfb.org)
Maine Needs Maine Needs Basic material needs (clothing, hygiene products, household items)
211 211 Maine | Services Directory & Assistance Programs Connection to a range of services
Help Me Grow Help Me Grow Maine Free service for pregnant families and children 0-8
Migrant Education Program Migrant Ed Program For families who work in agriculture or fishing
Community-Based Organization Partnerships with ME DOE:
Kennebec county: Chris Bicknell at chris@newbeginmaine.org
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