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Foster and Adoptive Parenting

Foster and adoptive parents are an invaluable resource for Maine's children and communities - and Maine needs more of them. We are a large state, and in some regions the number of family foster homes is shrinking. Maine Child and Family Services believes that developing talented, caring foster and adoptive homes - in all Maine communities - is essential to enhance our care for children. 

If you have interest in foster or adoptive parenting, we urge you to contact A Family for ME , Maine's statewide recruitment outreach effort for foster and adoptive parenting. They provide help, support and information. Call toll free at 877-505-0545 or e-mail info@afamilyforme.org.  

A Family for ME is a partnership with Maine Child and Family Services, Department of Health and Human Services. 

If you're a current foster parent, we urge you to take advantage of valuable support provided by Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine .

Other Resources

You also can use this site to learn more about children in the care of Maine Child and Family Services, Department of Health and Human Services , who are awaiting adoption.

Or, visit Maine Caring Families to learn more about Maine's network of therapeutic foster homes.

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