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.
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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, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
Zip Code/Place Name | SRO | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
Clayville/02815 | $858 | $1,144 | $1,287 | $1,551 | $1,914 | $2,343 | $2,695 |
Foster/02825 | $784 | $1,045 | $1,177 | $1,419 | $1,749 | $2,145 | $2,467 |
RENTAL LIMITS
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
Zip Code/Place Name | |
Clayville/02815 | |
SRO | $858 |
0 BR | $1,144 |
1 BR | $1,287 |
2 BR | $1,551 |
3 BR | $1,914 |
4 BR | $2,343 |
5 BR | $2,695 |
Foster/02825 | |
SRO | $784 |
0 BR | $1,045 |
1 BR | $1,177 |
2 BR | $1,419 |
3 BR | $1,749 |
4 BR | $2,145 |
5 BR | $2,467 |
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
FOOD
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. |