I have never heard
of Port Resources. What should know about your organization?
Port Resources provides residential programs for adults,
adolescents and children. We operate a six-bed crisis-respite
home for adults. The organization supports the rights of
consumers to make their own decisions, with the help of their
guardians. We provide innovative services, develop program for a
wide array of needs and strives to provide the highest quality
of services for those it supports. Port Resources is consumer
centered and driven. We value our staff and acknowledge their
contributions to the organization’s success. Port Resources is
willing to take chances to empower our consumers to have unique
and life-changing experiences.
When was Port Resources founded and
why?
Port Resources was incorporated in December 1979 and opened its
first group home in July 1980 (a six-bed group home on Emery
Street in Portland—now two, four-person apartments referred to
as the "Munroe House," in honor of Elmer Munroe. Port Resources
was established as part of the movement to de-institutionalize
individuals with development disabilities from Pineland.
What are the biggest challenges facing
those you serve?
There are many, including: social opportunities outside those
provided by Port Resources; finding suitable employment
opportunities; finding suitable, adequate and quality clinical
and medical services; community acceptance; funding; lack of
natural supports; rightful education supports; ongoing
transition of staff; and changing living environments.
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What is the biggest challenge your agency
faces in the immediate future?
Port Resources is alarmed by the proposed budget cuts to
agencies such as ours. The Department of Behavioral and
Developmental Services had proposed a two-percent cut across all
agencies to compensate for revenue shortfalls. Any cuts would
have resulted in a reduction of services to the consumers we
support. We are proud that we run efficient programs, but we
continue to face increased business costs in all areas—most
significantly in rising insurance costs. We cannot absorb such
cuts without consumers experiencing meaningful losses in
services.
In what communities do you offer In-Home
Support services?
Port Resources provides In-Home Support services to many
communities in York and Region 1. We are currently serving
children as far north as Cumberland, as far west as Parsonsfield,
and as far south as South Berwick. We can serve children
throughout York and Cumberland Counties.
Have a question about Port Resources? We
would love to answer it. Please contact us!
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