Maine

Maine offers a variety of resources and programs to assist pregnant women, mothers, and families in need of housing support. Here are some organizations and initiatives that provide such assistance:

State and Local Housing Programs

1. MaineHousing (Maine State Housing Authority)

MaineHousing provides resources for affordable housing, including rental assistance and homeownership programs. They offer information on various housing assistance options available to Maine residents.

1. Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP)

PSHP is a federal program funded by HUD and designed to provide rental assistance and supportive services to assist households with at least one member (adult or child) with a disability in achieving housing stability.

1. Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP)

BRAP assists clients with serious mental illness, including those who also have a substance use disorder, with obtaining transitional housing by providing a rental subsidy and assistance with finding independent housing. Learn more

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

1. Mother Seton House

A private, nonprofit organization that provides free housing and support for pregnant women and new mothers in need, including a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.

1. Life House Maine

Services: Offers residential homes for expectant mothers, sheltering them through pregnancy and supporting them while raising their babies through the first year.

1. Godparent Home Ministries

Services: Provides housing and support for pregnant women, recognized as a homeless shelter by the Maine State Housing Authority, which aids in achieving housing assistance during transition.

1. Frances Warde House (Portland, ME)

Managed by In Her Presence, this home supports pregnant immigrant women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

1. Florence House (Portland, ME)

Provides permanent supportive housing and emergency shelter for homeless women, based on the Housing First model.

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

1. The Opportunity Alliance (Cumberland County, ME): Offers progressive care to pregnant people, addressing housing instability and providing customized support services.

1. Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers

Located in Waterville, this nonprofit agency provides education, counseling, adoption services, daycare, and early childhood education for pregnant teens and teen parents. They also offer an alternative high school program for pregnant teens and teen parents.

1. MaineMOM Program

Services: Provides coordinated care for pregnant and parenting individuals, including referrals for housing, healthcare, and transportation services.

Other Resources

1. 211 Maine

Services: A free and confidential helpline offering information about local community resources to help families and individuals meet their needs, including housing assistance.

1. Emergency Assistance (EA)

A program run by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that helps children and their families with some emergencies.

1. Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

MaineHousing's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program offers rental assistance to income-eligible tenants by subsidizing a portion of their monthly rent and utilities. This program enables participants to secure safe and affordable housing. More details are available here:

For immediate assistance and to explore more options tailored to your specific needs, contacting 211 Maine by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting their website can connect you with local resources and support services.