"I wish I had known about
Maine Kids-Kin when I first
got my nephew. It turned out
I was able to get legal services
and financial assistance. I am
glad I called when I did!"     
                  - Aunt, Kennebec County

Maine Kids-Kin

Serves Grandfamilies

Relatives stepping in to raise the children

Maine Kids-Kin provides services to grandparents,
aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings and other family
members who are raising relatives' children.

Information and Referrals
Legal, Financial, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and Childcare/Respite.

Individualized Case Management
Help resolving problems, family decision making, and researching services.

Resources
Individual "Key Conversations" on children's special needs,
library, fund for respite and stability, and clothing exchange.

Support and Activity Groups
Meet other Grandfamilies, social and recreational events for families,
and a variety of locations and times.  

Parenting Education Classes

. . . .The Key to Success

No two families are alike.  Children who are born into the
same family may not be alike, either.  While parent-child
relationships may change with time, they will last a life-time. 
That makes parenting a process that requires a great deal
of time, energy, and emotion. 

To help families make the most of their life together,
F.A.C.T. is pleased to offer a parenting program based on the
Basic Parenting program.  Core components of the parenting
education course cover a range of parenting topics, such as:

                               Child Development

                               Positive Discipline

                               Communication Skills

                               Self Esteem

                               Physical and Emotional Wellness
                                             for Parent and Child

The Basic Parenting program is a nationally recognized,
skill building program that focuses on the basic parenting
principles of learning and implementing beneficial behaviors
that will help children grow into thoughtful, productive adults.
The program is recommended for all parents. 

For more information about the class schedule,
individual and group sessions and program fee,
please contact us.

Treatment Foster Care Program

Opening your heart and your home.
Our Foster Care Parents are highly trained and dedicated
individuals who provide a safe, supportive and nurturing home
for children ages birth through twenty. Our Foster Care
parents come from all walks of life, two parent or single
parent households, married couples and domestic partners.

Family Life
We use a variety of therapeutic methods and styles to assist
children in resolving early life traumas. We understand that
each child has unique challenges and strengths. Thus, our
programs focus on providing specialized interventions that
best meet the specific needs of the child. Our methods are
grounded in the knowledge that social, emotional and
developmental growth occurs within the context of living
in a family environment.



We are currently recruiting Foster Care Parents and Respite Care Providers. F.A.C.T. provides reliable and strong agency
support and two levels of compensation. For more information
about this program, please email us or call us at 941-2347.

Supervised Visitation Services

Our visitation program provides a safe, nurturing and supportive atmosphere for children and family members to visit and maintain relationships. We provide services for birth families, extended
family members, and siblings who are living apart. Visits occur
in our office, in the community or in a family's home.



One focus of our work is to assist parents to enhance current
positive parenting skills while developing new parenting
practices. Visitation supervisors assist parents in planning
activities that promote the physical, developmental and
emotional well-being of their children. At the conclusion
of each visit, there is the opportunity for parents and the
visitation supervisor to discuss the visit in relation to
pre-established goals, parental expectations and
parent-child interactions. Another focus of our work
is to provide opportunities for family members to
maintain positive connections through safe and
supported interactions and activities.



Our visit rooms are designed for family comfort and are
fully equipped with age appropriate books, toys,
crafts and activities.



Visitation services are also available to families who,
through a court order, are in need of supervised visitation
services in a neutral facility.



This service is partially funded by the Department of Health
and Human Services. Referrals are accepted from DHHS,
the court system or private individuals.



For more information about supervised visitation, please call
our office at 941-2347 or email our Visitation Coordinator.