Parent and Family Support Services
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Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, Inc. & The Kinship Program
Training, guidance, knowledge, and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families in Maine.
304 Hancock St Suite 2A, Bangor, ME 04401
207-827-2331
Alpha PRC
Parent education (earn baby items while you learn!), healthy relationship education, post-abortion support
6 Washington St Suite 100, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-5752
Caring Unlimited Outreach
24-hour hotline:
1-800-239-7298
https://www.caring-unlimited.org/
24 HOURS 1-800-239-7298 ONLINE CHAT SERVICES Monday 1:00- 5:00
RESOURCE CENTER Monday – Friday 9:00 am- 5 pm
965 Main St. Sanford, ME 04073 1
-207-490-3227
mail@caring-unlimited.org
MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 590 Sanford, ME 04073
Center for Grieving Children
Bereavement and serious illness support. Education and training.
Offering virtual and in-person support groups.
893 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-775-5216
Childbirth and Parenting Classes at Southern Maine Health Care
https://mainehealth.org/southern-maine-health-care/healthy-communities/childbirth-education
List and class registration:
https://smhcbirthing.coursestorm.com/?_ga=2.102144131.329224740.1581614829-1917856511.1538688774
Big brother/sister school, breastfeeding class and support, childbirth education series, new dads/new dads to-be, fast pass to home--discharge class, infant safety
Breastfeeding Warm Line: 283-7335
1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005
207-283-7000
Child Protective Services at the Office of child family services, maine dhhs
1-800-452-1999
Call to report child abuse or neglect.
2 Anthony Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Child Support Enforcement
Part of DHHS, helps establish paternity for children born out of wedlock, establishes and enforces child and spousal support orders for current and past support, locates non-custodial parents.
208 Graham St, Biddeford, ME 04005
800-322-1919
Child Support Services at the Department of Health and Human Services
207-624-4100
www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/child-support-services
35 Anthony Ave 11 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333
207-624-8090
Crisis & Counseling Centers
Case management, crisis response, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, GEAR Parent Network, medication evaluation and management.
10 Caldwell Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
207-626-3448
Family Literacy/Parenting at Biddeford Adult Education
189 Alfred St 2nd floor, Biddeford, ME 04005
www.biddeford.maineadulted.org
207-282-3883
Grief Support Groups List By County at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.maine.gov/suicide/docs/Grief-Support-Centers-2018.pdf
State House Station, 286 Water St #11, Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-8016
Help Me Grow at the Department of Health and Human Services
Connection to service providers and resources for parents who have concerns about their child's development.
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/support-for-families/child-development
35 Anthony Ave 11 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333
207-624-8090
Hope on Haven Hill (Rochester)
Residential and outpatient substance use treatment for expecting mothers and mothers of children up to 5 years of age
326 Rochester Hill Rd, Rochester, NH 03867
603-841-5353
Hope on Haven Hill (Somersworth)
Residential and outpatient substance use treatment for expecting mothers and mothers of children up to 5 years of age
158 NH-108 D, Somersworth, NH 03878
603-841-5353
Kids First Center
Support for families going through separation or divorce, and education for the professionals who support them.
51 US-1 Suite S, Scarborough, ME 04074
207-761-2709
Kids Free to Grow
Parenting Groups and Support
57 Portland Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-985-5975
Kids Peace New England
Behavioral and mental healthcare. Psychiatric hospital, residential programs, community programs, and foster care and community programs
411 Alfred St #204, Biddeford, ME 04005
207-284-4976
Lead Poisoning Support and Information through the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/eohp/lead/index.shtml
State House Station, 286 Water St #11, Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-8016
Maine Children's Trust Inc
Parenting support resources statewide.
56 Leighton Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
207-623-5120
Maine Families
490-7852
Home visiting parent support for prenatal to newborn care
Maine Family Planning - Thomaston
41 Buttermilk Dr, Thomaston, ME 04861
207-922-3222
MaineHealth Care at Home
https://mainehealth.org/services/home-health-care/parent-child-home-health
Prenatal and postpartum support, support for children facing critical healthcare needs.
15 Industrial Park Rd, Saco, ME 04072
800-660-4867
Maine Mom at SMHC Women's Health
1-888-644-1130
mainemom@maine.gov
Statewide advocacy, support, treatment, and planning for pregnant or postpartum parents with substance use disorder.
25A June St Suite 110, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-2146
Maine Parent Federation, Inc.
Provides information, referrals, and telephone support to parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs
484 Maine Ave #2D, Farmingdale, ME 04344
207-588-1933
Mom's Coffee Hour at Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church
2nd Monday of every month, 10-11AM
Free childcare provided
10 Pleasant St, Springvale, ME 04083
207-324-6602
Preble Street Teen Center
Teen center, shelter, First Place transitional living and support
343 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
207-874-1197
ServiceWorks at LearningWorks
Community service work for youth who have committed nonviolent offenses as a positive alternative to juvenile justice involvement.
181 Brackett St, Portland, ME 04102
207-775-0105
Spurwink Services - Biddeford
Behavioral health, foster family support
180 Main St 1st Floor, Biddeford, ME 04005
207-871-1200
Step Up Parents
Financial assistance for people providing kinship care.
Toddler Time Sanford Community Adult Education
Fridays 9-11am
Register on CourseStorm: https://maineadulted.coursestorm.com/sanford/course/toddler-time
668 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-490-5145
Violence No More
Certified batterer intervention group.
275 Main St Ste 204, Biddeford, ME 04005
207-283-8574
Waypoint
As a private, nonprofit agency, our array of services includes-- adoption, prenatal support, parent education/family empowerment, services for children with developmental concerns or chronic health conditions, child care, mental health counseling, family preservation, supervised visitation, foster care, homeless youth continuum, home healthcare for older Americans and adults with disabilities, and advocacy
Parking lot, 279 Locust St suite b, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-5662
WIC at York County Community Action Corporation
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
Angela Kelewar: 459-2942
Jessica Archer: 408-2359
Breastfeeding support, referrals and screenings, supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling.
6 Spruce St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-5762
York County Juvenile Fire Safety and Intervention Collaborative
PO Box 2146, Biddeford, ME 04005
207-459-2463
Your Hand in Mine Support Group at Goodall Memorial Library
Every other Tuesday 5:30pm
Beginning October 5th
A safe space for parents and caregivers to talk about your experience, get advice, give support, and share your story with people who understand.
952 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-4714
Need more resources? Check out:
Maine Equal Justice Help is Available Page provides resources for meeting basic needs, as well as describes eligibility criteria for each service.
Maine Health's FindHelp database
211 Maine.