Getting started.
Who this helps
Youth ages 12 to 24 in the greater Piscataquis region who face housing insecurity or are at imminent risk of being without a home can qualify.
How to get started
Anyone can make a referral, including the youth. Call Mindy Kane with questions or to make a referral.
Check eligibility.
The program serves youth ages 12 to 24 in the greater Piscataquis region who face housing insecurity or may soon be without a home.
Make a referral.
Anyone, including the young person, can make a referral. Call Mindy Kane at (207) 944-7496 or email [email protected] to make a referral or ask questions.
How they can help.
The program recruits individuals and families to provide safe, stable homes. Young people can gain resources to return to a parent or guardian or build independent-living skills and work toward self-sufficiency.
- A safe, stable place in a community-based home
- Resources to work toward returning to a parent or guardian
- Independent-living skills and support with self-sufficiency goals
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Could I get help before I lose my housing?
- Would a host home help me work toward returning to my family?
- Can the program help me build skills to live on my own?
- Could I get help if I am at risk of losing my home?