The GOALS program works with households in state-funded family housing at the Taunton and Stoughton Housing Authorities. The program is designed to help families improve their economic status by focusing on areas of career, employment, education, financial literacy, and income earnings.

We believe that we should give families, who are willing to work hard, the chance to earn a better life by providing them with the opportunity for public housing and then allowing them to participate in a rigorous program aimed at self-sufficiency. Benefits include increased earned income and the ability to save up to $15,000 with our ESCROW program, life skills training and much more.

Program participants are required to work or further their education while being provided with intensive case management and a broad array of services. GOALS program Family Life Coaches work individually, and in cooperation with, our public housing families to provide guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.

Our Family Life Coaches work with families to identify the challenges that residents face in gaining independence and recognizing methods that have not been successful in the past. This is accomplished by helping them to navigate options and services that are available to assist them in progressing by increasing their economic stability allowing them to have less reliance on public housing and becoming self-sufficient.

If you would like to participate in the GOALS program, or, if you need additional information, please contact our Family Life Coaches at 774-409-0066 or 774-409-0341.

The Resident Services Case Managers are available to assist individual residents living at Stoughton Housing Authority’s Elderly/Non-Elderly Disabled housing communities in connecting to resources and services from the community by:

• Identifying benefit programs and assisting with enrollment

• Providing assistance with lease compliance issues, re-certifications, and resident advocacy

• Referrals to home care services and assistance with qualification procedures

• Assisting with forms and paperwork

• Providing assistance in identifying and accessing resources to support individual goals

Programs and services focus on linking residents to services that enable them to remain self-sufficient. Some of the different referrals provided to support residents and allow them to remain self-sufficient include:

Supportive Services

● Transportation Assistance

● Lifeline Phones

● Emergency Assistance

● Employment Assistance

● Budgeting Assistance

● Application Assistance

Food Assistance Programs

● Applying for SNAP (Food Stamps)

● Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

● Food Pantries

Community Services

● Old Colony Elder Services

● Stoughton Public Library Home Delivery

● Connecting to Council On Aging Programs

Home Services Programs

● Housekeeping Issues

● Grocery Shopping

● Laundry Assistance

● Medical Assistance

Health Services

● Medical and Dental Referrals

● Mental Health Counseling

● Substance Abuse Counseling

Community Room Programs & Activities

● Bingo & Adult Coloring

● Trivia & Coffee Hours

● Arts & Crafts

● Computer & Smartphone Training

● Resident-Run Programs

● Community Program Presentations

The Resident Services Department is committed to working with you to find the resources and services you need for problems or issues you may be experiencing.

If you are interested in the services listed or have any questions about any other services that are offered, call a Case Manager at 508-824-0315.