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MCF News

Spring is upon us. I hope everyone is staying dry.

We had the annual Maine Caring Families Appreciation Training day on March 10. We had over 100 people in attendance including foster parents and staff. Read on>>

Tribute to Pat Fortune

It is with great sadness that I inform you that Patricia Louise Rausch Fortune, one of our most giving and caring foster parents passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2007. Read on>>

DHHS Child Welfare Program Works to Meet National Accreditation Standards

DHHS Child Welfare Services has committed to a rigorous effort to meet national accreditation standards for public agency child welfare programs. Read on>>

Foster Club's Permanency Pact

Foster Club recently published its Permanency Pact, a new tool to support permanency for youth in foster care. Read on>>

What Am I Feeling?

Adapted from John Gottman's Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, this book helps adults identify their parenting and caregiving style. Read on>>

Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community: 2007 Resource Packet

This information packet was written to support child maltreatment prevention efforts by describing strategies and activities that promote protective factors. Read on>>