OCFS Covid Response

For resources and information on the State of Maine COVID-19 response, please visit coronavirus.maine.gov (PDF).

• April 3 2020 Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Loan Info Graphic (PDF)
• April 3, 2020 US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Guide to Coronavirus Emergency Loans (PDF)

Children's Behavioral Health

• June 16, 2021 Updated Guidance for Children’s Behavioral Health Providers(PDF)
• November 9, 2020 Updated Guidance for Children’s Behavioral Health Providers (PDF)
• October 15, 2020 Updated Guidance for Children’s Behavioral Health Providers (PDF)
• July 7, 2020 Guidance from OADS for Children’s PNMI Providers Regarding Testing in Congregate Care (PDF)
• July 1, 2020 Guidance for Behavioral Health Professionals (PDF)
• June 5, 2020 Stage 2 Guidance for Maine Behavioral Health Providers (PDF)
• May 12, 2020 Blanket Waiver for OQMHP (PDF)
• May 12, 2020 Blanket Waiver for CRMA (PDF)
• April 27, 2020 Maine Parent Federation April & May Online Workshops (PDF)
• April 23, 2020 NAMI Teen Text Line Press Release (PDF)
  • Teen Text Line Info Graphic (PDF)
  April 23, 2020 GEAR Parent Network May Webinars and Activities (PDF)
• April 16, 2020 NAMI Free Family Education Classes in May & June 2020 (PDF)
• April 13, 2020 Changes to Reportable Events Related to the COVID-19 State of Emergency (PDF)
• April 9, 2020 Supplementary Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers (PDF)
• April 1, 2020 Updated Resources and Guidance for Residential Providers (PDF)
  • Children's Residential Exception Request Form (PDF)
  • Children's Residential Waiver Request Form (PDF)
• April 1, 2020 BHP Training Guidance (PDF)
• April 1, 2020 Home and Community Treatment Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers (PDF)
• March 25, 2020 GEAR Parent Network Offering Support for Families (PDF)
• March 20, 2020 Telehealth Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers (PDF)
• March 20, 2020 COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Residential Providers (PDF)
• March 17, 2020 NAMI Maine's Expanding Supportive Services for Special Needs Children (PDF)
• March 16, 2020 Dr. Landry's correspondence to Residential, Crisis, & Homeless Youth Providers (PDF)
• March 10, 2020,Letter to Children's Behavioral Health Providers (PDF)
• March 10, 2020 Letter to Children's PNMIs and Crisis Units (PDF)

Child Care Licensing

• June 18, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses
• June 11, 2021 Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses
• June 4, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• May 21,2021 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
• May 13, 2021 Staff Health Screening Form Update May 12, 2021
  • Child Health Screening Form Update May 12, 2021
• April 28, 2021 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
• April 9, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• April 6, 2021 CRRSA Grant Application Memo-Second Round (PDF)
• March 29, 2021 Coronavirus-Related Funding Update for Child Care Providers (PDF)
• March 26, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• March 9, 2021 Staff Health Screening Form Updated March 8, 2021 (PDF)
  • Child Health Screening Form Updated March 8, 2021 (PDF)
• March 5, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• March 5, 2021COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Licensed Child Care Providers and Staff (PDF)
• March 1, 2021 CRRSA Grant Application Memo (PDF)
• February 26, 2021 CRRSA Funding Strategies (PDF)
• February 25, 2021 BinaxNOW COVID -19 Antigen Test Cards (PDF)
  • Binax Guidance (PDF)
  • How to Obtain a CLIA Certificate/ Waiver (PDF)
• February 18, 2021 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
• February 12, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• February 5, 2021 Payroll Protection Program Loans First and Second Draw Webinars (PDF)
• January 29, 2021 Coronavirus-Related Funding Opportunities for Child Care Providers (PDF)
• January 19, 2021 January 19 National Webinar – An Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Opportunities for Child Care Centers (PDF)
• January 19, 2021 January 23 National Webinar – How Family Child Care Providers Can Take Advantage of the New Small Business Administration Loan and Grant Programs (PDF)
• January 19, 2021 New Resource Guide from the ACF Office of Child Care’s Initiative to Improve the Social and Emotional Wellness of Children (PDF)
• January 8, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• December 16, 2020 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
• December 4, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• December 4, CDC Guidance for Child Care Providers
  • Childcare: What if a child or staff member tests positive? (PDF)
  • Childcare: Who can be in my facility? (PDF)
• December 4, 2020 Updated Guidance for Issuance of an Emergency Temporary Child Care License (PDF)
• December 1, 2020 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
• November 20, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• November16, 2020 Staff Health Screening Form Updated November 16, 2020 (PDF)
• November 16, 2020Child Health Screening Form Updated November 16, 2020 (PDF)
• November 13, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• November 6, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• November 3, 2020 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
  • Staff Health Screening Form Updated November 3, 2020 (PDF)
  • Child Health Screening Form Updated November 3, 2020 (PDF)
• October 30, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• October 23, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• October 9, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• October 6, 2020 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Provider (PDF)
• October 2, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• September 30, 2020 Updated Guidance Regarding Child Care Licensing Exceptions (PDF)
• September 25, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• September 24, 2020 Staff Health Screening Form Updated September 24, 2020 (PDF)
• September 24, 2020 Child Health Screening Form Updated September 24, 2020 (PDF)
• September 18, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• September 14, 2020 Emergency Temporary Child Care License (PDF)
• September 14, 2020 Coronavirus Relief Fund Reimbursement Application Webinar (PDF) (PDF)
• September 14, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• September 8, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• September 3, 2020 Licensing Information for Learning Pods (PDF)
• September 1, 2020 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
• August 20, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions following July 31, 2020 Updated Guidance (PDF)
• August 20, 2020 Small Business Grant Opportunity (PDF)
• August 14, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• August 14, 2020 OCFS Child Care Webinar (PDF)
• July 31, 2020 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
• July 23, 2020 Employee Retention Tax Credit for Child Care Programs (PDF)
• July 10, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• July 2, 2020 Stage 3 Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
  • Staff Screening Health Form Updated July 20, 2020 (PDF)
  • Child Health Screening Form Updated July 20, 2020 (PDF)
• June 12, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• May 29, 2020List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• May 29, 2020 Stage 2 Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
  • Staff Screening Health Form Updated June 16, 2020 (PDF)
  • Child Health Screening Form Updated June 16, 2020 (PDF)
• May 21, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• May 19, 2020 Updated Information for Providers Available to Provide Child Care (PDF)
• May 15, 2020 Child Care Application Fees Memo (PDF)
• May 8, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• May 1, 2020 Additional Guidance for Childcare Programs (PDF)
• May 1, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• April 30, 2020 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Guidance for Family Child Care Providers (PDF)
• April 22, 2020 Updated CDC Guidance for Child Care Providers (PDF)
• April 13, 2020 Frequently Asked Question Related To Child Care Licensing Renewals (PDF)
• April 13, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• April 3, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• April 2, 2020 Updated CDC Guidance for Child Care Providers (PDF)
• April 1, 2020 Guidance for Child Care Providers Following "Stay Healthy at Home" Order (PDF)
• March 27, 2020 List of Agencies/Organizations issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
• March 27, 2020 Additional Information for Providers Available to Provide Child Care for Essential Workers
• March 27, 2020 License Exempt Providers Available to Provide Child Care for Essential Workers (PDF)
• March 27, 2020Licensed Child Care Programs Available to Provide Child Care for Essential Workers (PDF)
• March 24, 2020 An Order Modifying Requirements Applicable to Family Child Care Providers (PDF)
• March 23, 2020 Recommended Guidance for Child Care Providers (PDF)
  • Staff Health Screening Form (PDF)
  • Child Health Screening Form (PDF)
• March 20, 2020 Emergency Child Care Licenses Issued (PDF)
• March 20, 2020 Emergency Temporary Child Care Licensing Process (PDF)
• March 16, 2020 Child Care COVID-19 Protocol for Licensed Child Care Programs (PDF)
• March 12, 2020 Email to Child Care Providers (PDF)
• March 13, 2020 Email to Child Care Providers (PDF)

Child Care Subsidy

• April 6, 2021 CRRSA Grant Application Memo-Second Round (PDF)
• March 5, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Licensed Child Care Providers and Staff (PDF)
• March 1, 2021 CRRSA Grant Application Memo (PDF)
• February 26, 2021 CRRSA Funding Strategies (PDF)
• October 5, 2020 Maine Economic Recovery Grant (PDF)
• September 25, 2020 Final Report on Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) for Essential Workers Through the CARES Act (PDF)
• September 4, 2020 CRF Grants for Child Care Providers with Instructions (PDF)
• September 3, 2020 Child Care Subsidy Program and Remote Learning (PDF)
• August 28, 2020 Child Care CARES Act Grant (August Recovery Grants Update) (PDF)
• August 5, 2020 Child Care CARES Act Grant Application (PDF)
• June 5, 2020 CCSP Infant Toddler Incentives Memo (PDF)
• June 4, 2020 CARES Act Grants for Licensed Child Care Providers (PDF)
• June 4, 2020 Updated Guidance for Child Care Subsidy Program Families and Providers (PDF)
• June 1, 2020 CARES Act Grant Update
• April 22, 2020 CARES Act Child Care Development Block Grant Implementation Guidance (PDF)
• April 9, 2020 Child Care Providers COVID-19 Business Relief Resources (PDF)
• April 9, 2020 Child Care Subsidy Program Parent Fee Waiver (PDF)
• March 23, 2020 Child Care Provider Advisory (PDF)
• March 20, 2020 Finding Childcare in Maine due to Effects of COVID-19 (PDF)
• March 20, 2020 CCSP Message for All Current Renewals (PDF)
• March 18, 2020 CCSP Emergency Memo (PDF)
• March 17, 2020 Department Statement re: Child Care (PDF)
• March 16, 2020 CCSP Emergency Provider Memo (PDF)
• March 2, 2020 Email to Early Care Providers (PDF)

Child Welfare

• May 26, 2021 Updated Visitation Agreement
• May 14, 2021 Updated COVID Vaccine Guidance for Resource Parents
  • COVID Vaccine Fact Sheet
• April 2, 2021 Letter to Resource Families Regarding COVID Vaccine (PDF)
• October 29, 2020 Updated Letter to Parents, Providers, and Stakeholders Regarding Visitation (PDF)
  • Updated Attachment A OCFS Visitation Agreement (PDF)
  • Updated Attachment B Pre-Screen Health Questions (PDF)
  • Preparing Young Children for Visits (PDF)
• September 28, 2020 Letter to Resource Parents Regarding Education Plans for 2020-2021 School Year (PDF)
• June, 30, 2020 Letter to Resource Families Regarding Medical Appointments for Youth in Care (PDF)
• June 2, 2020 Update Regarding Stipend for Resource Parents (PDF)
• May 28, 2020 Letter to Parents, Providers, and Stakeholders Regarding Visitation (PDF)
• May 28, 2020 OCFS Visitation Agreement (PDF)
• May 28, 2020 Pre-screening Health Questions (PDF)
• May 28, 2020 Preparing Young Children for Visits
• May 20, 2020 Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 (PDF)
  • Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 Arabic Translation (PDF)
  • Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 French Translation (PDF)
  • Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 Khmer Translation (PDF)
  • Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 Lingala Translation
  • Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 Portuguese Translation (PDF)
  • Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 Somali Translation (PDF)
  • Guidance for Parents with COVID-19 Spanish Translation (PDF)
• May 4, 2020 Guidance for Youth Shelters (PDF)
• April 29, 2020 Updated Letter to Families Regarding Visitation (PDF)
• April 15, 2020 Guidance Memo for Educators, Health Care Providers, and Community Members (PDF)
• April 15, 2020 Guidance Info Graphic for Educators, Health Care Providers, and Community Members Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (PDF)
  • Info Graphic Arabic Translation (PDF)
  • Info Graphic French Translation (PDF)
  • Info Graphic Lingala Translation (PDF)
  • Info Graphic Portuguese Translation (PDF)
  • Info Graphic Somali Translation (PDF)
  • Info Graphic Spanish Translation (PDF)
• March 30, 2020 Letter to Parents Regarding Visitation (PDF)
• March 30, 2020 Update to Resource Families (PDF)
  • Resource Parent Visitation Documentation (PDF)
• March 30, 2020 Update to Judicial Branch, Parents' Attorneys, AAGs, and Guardians Ad Litem (PDF)
• March 26, 2020 An Order Increasing Flexibility in Scheduling Physical Exams for Children Ordered into the Custody of DHHS (PDF)
• March 17, 2020 Judicial Branch, Parent' Attorneys, AAGs, and Guardians Ad Litem (PDF)
• March 17, 2020 Letter to Providers (PDF)
• March 17, 2020 Letter to Parents (PDF)
• March 17, 2020 Resource Family Information (PDF)
• March 10, 2020 Foster Letter for AFFM (PDF)