Maryland Oaks Crossing Strengthening at-risk families Maryland Oaks Crossing gives low-income households a place to thrive. We offer an attractive and affordable housing community with wrap-around services for the entire family. Residents who participate in these programs can develop greater self-sufficiency and may increase their annual income. Incoming residents participate in case management to develop life plans to meet their individual needs. Services for adults include job and job-training referral, budgeting, life coaching, and “Getting Ahead in the Workplace” a 15-week workshop focused on moving up and out of poverty. Children’s services include academic tutoring, mentoring, summer enrichment, bible study and other programs. The Director of Housing Manager receives input from residents in order to offer new programs as needed. This community offers two- and three-bedroom manufactured homes for rent. We focus on families with children, but set aside some units for people with disabilities. Key extras include: Laundry facilities Monthly on-site pantry A summer enrichment program for schoolchildren A playground and A community center for residents, with separate computer rooms for adult and children, a television-and-library area and meeting space. Monthly food pantry Chapman Community Health Program — from the FSU College of Medicine — brings free health screenings, wellness workshops, tutoring for children nd social events. The center also hosts other educational programs, including Bible studies. Maryland Oaks Crossing is zoned for Sabal Palm Elementary, Griffin Middle and Godby High School. To qualify for available housing, you must: Meet income limits for HUD-assisted housing; Be eviction-free for at least three years; and Have no sexual-crime or violent-crime convictions. Be willing to participate in wrap-around services for the entire family. Households must have minimum monthly incomes of $1,400 to be eligible for a two-bedroom home or $1,600 for a three-bedroom unit. Our on-site housing director works with agencies that can help with move-in costs, depending on your needs.
