Guide to Rhode Island Communities
Housing Choice Voucher Program
As an RIHousing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holder, you have the ability to choose a rental home in one of 20 Rhode Island communities. We have created this guide to provide you with an overview of living in any of those communities. With a Housing Choice Voucher, you are required to pay 30-40% of your income towards rent. RIHousing will pay the balance of the rental payment directly to your landlord.
Foster
Foster
Foster is Rhode Island’s most rural community, and one of its smallest. The major east-west road, Route 6, is also known as Danielsen Pike, and connects to many services and commercial areas in the most eastern towns of Connecticut. The major north-south road in town is Route 94, also known as Foster Center Road. The town’s center consists primarily of town buildings along Howard Hill Road and some homes. Route 102/14 (Plainfield Pike/Victory Highway) is in the town’s southeastern portion, and connects to the western half of Coventry (to the south) and Scituate (to the east).
Living in Foster:
Given its rural nature, the predominant housing stock is large-lot single family homes. HCV holders may find some rentals among the few multi-family homes, but most likely among single family homes that may be for rent.
To use your voucher here, your rent cannot exceed the Fair Market Rate.
Click here to view the latest rates.
What is the Fair Market Rate?
FMRs regularly published by HUD, represent the cost to rent a moderately-priced dwelling unit in the local housing market. The housing voucher tenant must pay 30 percent of its monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities, and if the unit rent is greater than the payment standard, the tenant is required to pay the additional amount.
GETTING AROUND
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Town Hall | 181 Howard Hill Road 401-392-9200 |
| Library | 184 Howard Hill Rd. |
| Post Office | 81 Foster Center Rd. |
| Police Department | |
| Recycling Center | 86 Foster Center Rd. |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Nearest CAP Comprehensive Community Action |
311 Doric Avenue, Cranston 401-467-9610 |
| Community Center Woody Lowden Recreation Center |
16 Howard Hill Rd. |
| Nearest DHS & SNAP Providence Regional Family Center |
206 Elmwood Avenue DHS: 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) SNAP: 401-415-8200 |
| Nearest YMCA Smithfield YMCA |
15 Deerfield Dr, Greenville |
FOOD + SHOPPING
There are no grocery stores in Foster. The nearest stores are:
| Dino’s Park & Shop | 1020 Putnam Pike, Chepachet (Glocester) (approx. 8 miles, 12-minute drive) |
| Stop & Shop | 1094 Killingly Commons Drive, Dayville, CT (approx. 7 miles, 11-minute drive) |
| Scituate Food Pantry | 1315 Chopmist Hill Rd, Scituate (approx. 6 miles, 9-minute drive) |
PHARMACY
| CVS | 1068 Putnam Pike, Chepachet (Glocester) (approx. 8 miles, 12-minute drive) |
SHOPPING
| Walmart | 450 Providence Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234 (approx. 10 miles, 17-minute drive) |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
| Dr. Daycare | 174 Hartford Pike |
Find early learning programs >
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School Gr. PK-5 |
160 Foster Center Road | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ponaganset Middle School Gr. 6-8 |
7 Rustic Hill Road, North Scituate (village of Glocester) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ponaganset High School Gr. 9-12 |
137 Anan Wade Road, North Scituate (village of Glocester) | ★★★☆☆ |
BANKS
There are no banks in Foster. The nearest bank is:
| Citizens Bank | 21 Money Hill Rd, Chepachet (Glocester) |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| WellOne Primary Medical & Dental Care | 36 Bridge Way, Pascoag (Burrillville) 401-567-0800 |
| Atmed Treatment Center | 1524 Atwood Avenue, Suite 122, Johnston 401-273-9400 |
| Nearest hospital: Rhode Island Hospital |
593 Eddy Street, Providence (401) 444-4054 |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 6 |
| Catholic + Episcopal Church | 1 |
| Jewish Synagogue | Danielson, CT (approx. 9 miles, 13-minute drive) |
| Muslim Mosque | Providence (approx. 20 miles, 30-minute drive) |
RECREATION
Foster Parks and Recreations Department
OUTDOOR SPACES
| Jerimoth Hill (highest point in RI) |
| Little Rhody Vasa Park (not all events open to public) |
| Hayfield Property Trail (Foster Land Trust) |
ARTS AND RECREATION
| Swamp Meadow Community Theatre | Community theatre available for volunteer opportunities. They also host an after-school Drama Club at Paine Elementary School. |
