FAMILY SERVICES

Those providing specific, or a broad range of, family needs. See also Violence Prevention, Children and Childbirth, Youth and Adolescence, Low Income, and Disability Organizations and Resources for other groups providing services especially to families. Because so many nonprofits provide services or support for families, most are not listed here. See Information and Referral for local services in specific parts of Maine.

Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
351 Center St.
Old Town, ME 04468
827-2331; 800-833-9786  Fax: 827-1974
affm@aol.com
website: affm@bigsteps.com
Bette Hoxie
Statewide support to families who are, or are interested in, adopting and/or foster parenting.  Additionally we provide support to relatives raising a relative's child - like a grandparent raising a grandchild.  We believe every child needs and deserves a safe, loving home with parents or a parent invested in them and their future. Training, library, and liaison with other agencies.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley
283 Water St., PO Box 9002
Augusta, ME 04338
626-3408; 800-564-HERO  Fax: 626-3441
bbliz@mint.net
www.HeroesWanted.org
Elizabeth Merrifield
Operates a one-to-one match program using volunteer mentors with children ages 7-17 to help families and children reach their highest potential. Additional programs in Auburn, Bangor, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Ellsworth, Norway, and Portland. Contact above 800 number for contact information.

Camp to Belong, Maine
294 Center St. #1
Old Town, ME 04468
827-2331, 800-833-9786 fax 827-1974
chris@affm.net
A camp especially for siblings who have been separated from each other by the foster care system.

Casey Family Services
261 Commercial St., 2nd floor
Portland, ME 04101
772-4110, 800-559-1115  Fax 761-0748
www.caseyfamilyservices.org
A child placing agency, concentrating on reunification of families, post adoption services, long term foster care support, and family preservation for young parents. Other programs offered for children and families as well; contact for details.

Catholic Charities Maine--Administration
358 US Route One-Falmouth, PO Box 10660
Portland, ME 04104
781-8550, 800-781-8550
info@ccmaine.org
www.ccmaine.org
Provides a number of services to adults and children, both as families and as individuals, from five primary offices and other satellite offices throughout the state. Each office has special programs (noted below) which may also be available through other offices.

Catholic Charities Maine--Home and Family Services
66 Western Ave., PO Box 378
Fairfield, ME 04937
453-4365, 800-660-5231  Fax 453-4371
mentalhealthinfo@ccmaine.org
Provides mental health, Faith in Action (services for frail and elderly persons) and other home/family services especially to those in central Maine.

Catholic Charities Maine--Lewiston
15 Westminster St., PO Box 1663
Lewiston, ME 04241
784-0157, 800-784-0157  Fax 784-2453
fccinfo@ccmaine.org
Maintains a volunteer center (800-VOLUNTEER), sponsors SEARCH, Family Child Care, counseling, Toy Box, and residential treatment programs in the L-A area.

Catholic Charities Maine--Parish Social Ministry
PO Box 748, 4 Lombard Rd.
Caribou, ME 04736
498-2575  Fax 492-2410
dmitchell@ccmaine.org
Programs include Parish Social Ministry and the Building Materials Bank.

Catholic Charities Maine--Portland
562 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
775-5671  Fax: 871-1243
volunteerinfo@ccmaine.org, info@ccmaine.org
Includes services such as counseling (offers names of counselors anywhere in Maine), sponsors a Volunteer Center (ext. 238), mental health services, intervention services, child care/child development, treatment programs, and other home and family services.

Catholic Charities Maine--St. Michael's Center
1066 Kenduskeag Ave.
Bangor, ME 04401
941-2855  Fax: 941-2835
stmikeinfo@ccmaine.org
Paul Vestal
Provides three types of youth and family services for at risk children and their families: Case Management; Home Based Family Preservation; and Juvenile Intensive Supervision Services. Other services for children and families, such as Parents Anonymous and Big Brothers Big Sisters, also provided from the Bangor office.

Center for Grieving Children
49 York St, PO Box 1438
Portland, ME 04104
775-5216  Fax: 773-7417
cgc@cgcmaine.org
www.cgcmaine.org
Gail Cinelli
Helps children up to age 18 and their families cope with loss and death. Services are free.

Families and Children Together
16 Penn Plaza
Bangor, ME 04401
941-2347 
FACT93@aol.com
www.familiesandchildren.org
Operates programs to provide children with foster care, visitation with parents, residential homes when separation is necessary, and Connections, helping grandparents or other family members to raise children.

Families First Resource Center
257-A Water St.
Augusta, ME 04330
877-814-0410, 621-0410
www.familiesfirstcan.org 
We are a health information resource and referral center which promotes the well-being of families through education, support, and networking.

Families United
PO Box 746
Machias, ME 04654
255-3000  Fax: 255-3030
famunite@midmaine.com
www.familiesunitedfyi.com
We provide mental health and family support services designed to prevent out-of-home placements of children and/or effective reunification after placement. Out-patient and home-based mental health services and family preservation and support programs for Washington, Hancock, Penobscot, and Piscataquis counties. Additional offices below:

PO Box 300
Bangor, ME 04402
973-0401  Fax: 973-0411

PO Box 1373
Ellsworth, ME 04605
667-3239  Fax: 667-0701
Kim Day

Family Center
YWCA, 87 Spring St.
Portland, ME 04101
874-1130 
www.ywcaptldme.org
Comprehensive services for teen and other young families.

Familyworks
95 India St.
Portland, ME 04101
773-4478  Fax 773-7213
Robin McCarthy
Empowers families to parent healthy children. We believe that families have the solutions to their problems and that their strengths can be mobilized to achieve their goals. Familyworks provides services to those with or without insurance.

Finders/Seekers
79 Main St.
Auburn, ME 04210
800-543-7008, 777-1387
A project of Community Concepts, Finders/Seekers helps parents to find child care, offers subsidies to parents needing it, and encourages employers to provide child care for employees.

Good Samaritan Agency
100 Ridgewood Drive
Bangor, ME 04401
942-7211, 800-249-1811  Fax: 990-0851
goodsam@mint.net
Our purpose is to help individuals who have special needs concerning pregnancy and parenting to gain the services and support they need to improve the quality of their lives. The agency, founded in 1902, is a licensed adoption agency in Maine and also provides comprehensive services to single parents including counseling and advocacy, an alternative education program for pregnant and parenting adolescents, and a daycare program.

Healthy Families/Nurturing Families
22 White St.
Rockland, ME 04841
594-6868 
(a) Healthy Families provides home visiting and parenting skills to help parents in Knox County with changes and needs that come from the birth of a child.  (b) Nurturing Families provides classes for parents on skills and developing good relationships with their children.

Kids First Center
222 St John St. #101
Portland, ME 04102
761-2709 
Provides support and assistance to children and their parents who are going through divorce or separation.

Maine Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents
PO Box 834
Waterville, ME 04903
800-734-3909
mfpa1@ctel.net
Statewide group advocating for the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Provides some support and services to parents, while Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine (see above) provides other assistance.

Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers
93 Silver St.
Waterville, ME 04901
873-4253  Fax: 872-7548
mch@mint.net
www.mint.net/mainechildrenshome
Sharon Abrams
We offer a wide variety of family services, including family care, adoption services, teen parent counseling, young fathers program, and more.

Maine Parents for Gifted and Talented Youth
1289 Surry Road
Surry, ME 04684
667-7711 
Provides resources, advocacy, and education to parents, educators, and friends of gifted youth in Maine.

Maine Parent Federation--See Disability Organizations and Resources

Mainely Parents
PO Box 231
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
800-249-5506, 767-0991
www.mainelyparents.org
Tries to prevent child abuse through parents helping other parents in facilitated weekly group meetings. Works statewide; call for times and places of meetings. Formerly called Parents Anonymous.

Maine Respite Project
159 Hogan Rd.
Bangor, ME 04401
800-227-7706
Helps to make respite care (relief for parents) available to parents of children with special needs.

No More Throwaway Kids Coalition--See Justice and Legal Rights

Parent Place
199 Main St.
Norway, ME 04268
743-7139 
Services for pregnant and parenting teens, including childbirth classes, support groups, and workshops.

Parent Resource Center
157 Main St, Lewiston, PO Box 3316
Auburn, ME 04212
783-3990  Fax: 783-9402
info@advocatesforchildren.net
www.advocatesforchildren.net
We advocate for children.  Have a drop-in lending library, a play area, and information resources in Lewiston.  Also have support groups, workshops, an annual conference, and other resources to parents in the Lewiston-Auburn area.

Parent Resource Center
22 Bradeen St. #103
Springvale, ME 04083
324-1371  Fax: 324-4822
prc@psouth.net
Linda Huber
Assists parents in developing healthier, positive parenting skills and knowledge through weekly parent support groups, education classes, informational workshops, and information and referral services.

Parent Resource Center in Lincoln County
PO Box 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
563-1591
Information and support groups for parents in Lincoln County.

Parent to Parent
113 Church St.
Farmington, ME 04938
778-6960 
Serving first-time parents in Franklin County. Emotional support and parenting information through home visits by trained volunteers, classes, and access to community resources.  Free, confidential, and voluntary.  Monthly newsletter, lending library, used clothing, free Parent Guide.

Parents and Children Staying Together
Route 202, 485 Pineview Ter.
Greene, ME 04236
946-4704
pacst3@aol.com
Cynthia Rodrigue
Advocacy on behalf of both parents and children in dealing with state and other agencies.

Parents are Teachers Too
992 Waterville Road
Waldo, ME 04915
800-287-1426  Fax: 342-4229
plahaye@umext.maine.edu
www.umext.maine.edu
We serve any first-time parents in Waldo County to help get every child off to the best possible start.  Parenting information and support for new parents through voluntary home visits.  Free, parent-directed individualized services begin prenatally and may continue until the child enters school.

Southern Maine Parent Awareness
886 Main St. #303
Sanford, ME 04073
800-564-9696, 324-2337 fax 324-5621
support@somepa.org
http://www.somepa.org
Dedicated to providing information, support, and training opportuntiies to families who have children with special needs. We promote partnerships among families, schools, communities, and policy makers.

Sweetser
50 Moody St.
Saco, ME 04072
800-434-3000; 284-5981 Fax: 286-2012
www.sweetser.org
Sweetser is Maine's most comprehensive behavioral and mental health care organization dedicated to serving children, adults and families.  We offer services that address emotional disturbances, mental illnesses, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities through an array of educational programs, prevention services, community-support services and residential homes.

Transitions: Living Through Loss and Grief
c/o Hospice Volunteers, 45 Baribeau Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
721-9702  Fax: 729-2721
children@blazenetme.net
Margaret Pelletier
Full service child and family bereavement program.  Group and individual support using the resilience mode.  We teach honest communications and use creative modalities to take feelings into an arena beyond words.  Workshops, training for care-givers, and pro-active youth development.

York County Resource Directory for Children and Families--See Information and Referral