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- EIN 01-0267392
- (207) 873-4253
- 93 Silver St Waterville ME 04901 USA
- www.mainechildrenshome.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: To build and strengthen families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life.
Target demographics: Families, youth, and children who need parenting support, adoption services, mental health support, caregiver trainings, and/or holiday assistance.
Geographic areas served: The state of Maine
Programs: FAMILY ADOPTION PROGRAM:
The Hague-Accredited Family Adoption Program at Maine Children's Home (MCH) is a comprehensive adoption agency that offers professional services and support to all members of the adoption triad — adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees.
FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER:
Family Counseling Center at Maine Children’s Home (MCH), is a state licensed outpatient mental health program and facility that provides counseling to individuals, couples, children, and families. The center provides a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment for clients to receive the best possible mental health care.
TEEN PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM:
Teen Parent Education Program at MCH provides a stable and productive community environment where teens and young parents can receive academic support, prenatal education, parenting instruction, independent living skills, mental health support, child care, and guidance for achieving their goals and building a strong foundation.
CONNECTED FAMILIES PROJECT:
Connected Families Project at Maine Children’s Home (MCH) shares trauma-focused and trust-based skills with caregivers to help create nurturing and supportive environments where children can thrive. This initiative offers trainings, resources, and support groups to parents, caregivers, educators, families, professionals, and communities who work with children.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
Christmas Program at Maine Children's Home (MCH) is the only one of its kind that provides brand new clothes, winter essentials, toys, books, and games to more than 1,100 Maine children whose families are facing financial hardship. This program that relies on the generosity of so many people — donors, volunteers, and community supporters — also connects families to additional resources as needed, such as mental health and parenting supports.