A NEW APPROACH

Based upon the belief that children's needs are best met within the context of relationships at the family and community levels, the vision of the Children's Cabinet is that:

• Every child has the opportunity to be a child and the education, resources and support to become a healthy and productive adult.
• Every family recognizes the responsibilities and rewards of raising children and is provided the support necessary to fulfill their role.
• Raising children is a shared community responsibility which includes a process of establishing and modeling clear standards of behavior.
• State agencies collaboratively support families and communities, keeping family and children at the heart of all decisions.

The mission of the Children's Cabinet is to actively collaborate to create and promote coordinated policies and service delivery systems that support children, families and communities.

Learn more about the three Regional Cabinets, their Local Case Resolution Committees & Pooled Flexible Funding.

Every citizen of Maine can make a commitment to Maine's children by:

• Participating in Communities for Children and Youth

• Become a Youth Mentor

• Putting Parents and Parenting First

• Supporting and appreciating every child

The 2006 Annual Report of the Children's Cabinet is now available. The 2005 Annual Report, 2004 Annual Report, 2003 Annual Report,  2002 Annual Report and 2001 Annual Report are also available. If you are unable to open a report, please e-mail diane.maxwell@maine.gov or call (207) 287-3708 to request one of these reports.

Invest Early in Maine:  A Working Plan for Humane Early Childhood Systems 2006.  For more information contact Sheryl.Peavey@maine.gov.

2006 edition of the Maine's Best Practices in Bullying and Harassment Prevention:  A Guide for Schools and Communities