Family Promise — Affirming Shelter

Housing & Shelter · Maine · Free

Network of family shelter programs across the US, many LGBTQ+ welcoming. A starting point for case management, emergency vouchers, and longer-term placement. Case managers help navigate Section 8, public housing, and rapid-rehousing programs while you're stable in shelter. Section 8 vouchers can be ported across cities — useful for fleeing hostile environments while keeping subsidy. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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