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Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Child and Family Services

DHHS → OCFS Home → OCFS Covid Response

OCFS Covid Response

Maine CDC is revising its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines to align with new recommendations that the U.S. CDC issued on December 27, 2021.
OCFS will be updating guidance documents specific to referring to isolation and quarantine as more information is available.

If you test positive: Please isolate immediately. Do not wait for a call from Maine CDC to isolate. You should stay in isolation until you meet the criteria to leave (PDF). Let your close contacts know about their exposure. If you had close contact with a positive case: Quarantine at home after your last exposure to the positive case. You should stay in quarantine until you meet the criteria to leave (PDF).

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

November 15, 2021 Updated Guidance for Child Care Providers
September 30, 2021 Updated Guidance for Child Care Providers
September 30, 2021 OCFS Rapid Antigen Test Memo
- Maine DHHS Rapid Antigen Test Guidance
September 21, 2021 ARPA Child Care Stabilization Grant Memo – Language Interpretive Services
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Arabic
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Kinyarwanda
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Lingala
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Portuguese
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Spanish
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Swahili
September 17, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses
September 10, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
September 3, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
August 31, 2021 ARPA Child Care Stabilization Grant Memo and Webinar (PDF)
August 6, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
August 4,2021 Stipend for Newly Licensed Family Child Care Providers (PDF)
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Arabic
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Kinyarwanda
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Lingala
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Portuguese
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Spanish
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Swahil
August 3, 2021 ARPA Grant Memo
- ARPA Grant Memo Arabic
- ARPA Grant Memo Kinyarwanda
- ARPA Grant Memo Lingala
- ARPA Grant Memo Portuguese
- ARPA Grant Memo Spanish
- ARPA Grant Memo Swahili
July 19, 2021 CRRSA Grant Application Memo – 3rd Round
July 8, 2021 Child Care Provider Stabilization Grants
June, 30, 2021 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers
June 25, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses
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

September 24, 2021 CCSP Provider Reimbursement Updates
September 21, 2021 ARPA Child Care Stabilization Grant Memo – Language Interpretive Services
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Arabic
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Kinyarwanda
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Lingala
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Portuguese
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Spanish
- ARPA Grant Translation Memo Swahili
September 16, 2021 Reimbursement Memo
- Reimbursement Memo Arabic
- Reimbursement Memo Kinyarwanda
- Reimbursement Memo Lingala
- Reimbursement Memo Spanish
- Reimbursement Memo Swahili
- Reimbursement Memo Portuguese
August 31, 2021 ARPA Child Care Stabilization Grant Memo and Webinar (PDF)
August 27, 2021 Child Care Subsidy Program Parent Fee Survey Report
August 25, 2021 Child Care Subsidy Program Reimbursement Based on Attendance Updates
August 4,2021 Stipend for Newly Licensed Family Child Care Providers
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Arabic
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Kinyarwanda
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Lingala
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Portuguese
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Spanish
- ARPA FCC Stipend Memo Swahil
August 3, 2021 ARPA Grant Memo
- ARPA Grant Memo Arabic
- ARPA Grant Memo Kinyarwanda
- ARPA Grant Memo Lingala
- ARPA Grant Memo Portuguese
- ARPA Grant Memo Spanish
- ARPA Grant Memo Swahili
July 19, 2021 CRRSA Grant Application Memo – 3rd Round
July 8, 2021 Child Care Provider Stabilization Grants
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

November 9, 2021 Letter to Resource Families Regarding Vaccinations for 5–11 year olds
- COVID Vaccine Info Sheet 5 and older
August 30, 2021 Letter to Resource Families re COVID Vaccines
August 13, 2021 Letter To Resource Families Regarding Immunizations & COVID Vaccine
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)