Housing Services
At Rumford Group Homes, we’ve developed housing programs to provide a safe and stable living environment to individuals and families who are leaving the shelter. In addition, all tenants have access to community case management services and someone to help them develop skills to promote independence. These skills are what will prevent a family from becoming homeless again.
Housing Navigator
Rumford Group Homes, in partnership with MaineHousing, is proud to offer Housing Navigator services for eligible individuals and families who are homeless and seeking permanent housing.
We'll Help You:
- Assess housing barriers, needs, and preferences
- Develop an Action Plan for locating housing
- Submit rental applications, understand leases, and negotiate with owners
- Obtain utilities and make moving arrangements
- Develop, secure, and coordinate services and obtain federal, state, and local benefits
- Develop an individualized housing and service plan to accomplish permanent housing stability
- Assist with skills related to household budgeting, managing money, and resolving credit problems
- Understand landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, maintenance of your home, and standards of cleanliness
Our Locations
Pinewoods
Pinewoods can serve four families at a time. This apartment building consists of two 3-bedroom units with approximately 1,400 square feet, one 2-bedroom unit with about 1,200 square feet; and a 1-bedroom unit with roughly 1,000 square feet. In addition, an office is located on-site for staff who provide supportive services to the participants in the program.
The ultimate goal for all clients living in this apartment complex is to move closer to independent living and maintain permanent housing. While housing here can be indefinite, we assist tenants in securing other permanent housing of their choice, such as becoming first-time homeowners. Staff will work with participants with these goals in mind.
The targeted population is homeless individuals and families located in Oxford County.
Washington Street
Located in a historic section of Rumford, our Washington Street housing provides a 2-bedroom apartment and a 3-bedroom apartment with laundry facilities to families leaving shelters. This spacious and newly remodeled facility offers comfortable living accommodations with all modern conveniences.
Tenants here receive supportive services to continue working on the goals they started developing in the shelter. These goals often include finding a job, completing school, managing finances, counseling, parenting support, and education.
The ultimate goal for all clients living in this apartment complex is to move closer to independent living and maintain permanent housing. While housing here can be indefinite, we assist tenants in securing other permanent housing of their choice, such as becoming first-time homeowners. Staff will work with participants with these goals in mind.
The targeted population is homeless individuals and families located in Oxford County.
Franklin Street
Our Franklin Street housing program serves families in Rumford. It offers two 3-bedroom apartments and a single 1-bedroom unit with laundry facilities for formerly homeless families and individuals. In addition, the apartments have project-based vouchers, meaning the housing voucher comes tied to the unit. These vouchers make it faster for families seeking housing to move in because they don’t have to remain on the waitlist for a Housing Choice Voucher.
Families in our Franklin Street program are eligible for ongoing case management services and receive assistance to continue their journey to self-sufficiency.
The ultimate goal for all clients living in this apartment complex is to move closer to independent living and maintain permanent housing. While housing here can be indefinite, we assist tenants in securing other permanent housing of their choice, such as becoming first-time homeowners. Staff will work with participants with these goals in mind.
You Can Help
You can make a difference in your community, too.
We’re looking for people who want to help their neighbors and be part of something bigger than themselves. Our residents have successfully faced many challenges, but they still need support.
They need you to give them hope and show them that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Together, we can change lives and create brighter futures.
