Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine & the Kinship Program
Contact Information
34 Main Street
Orono, ME 04473
United States
Online Contact Form
Orono, ME 04473
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc. & the Kinship Program provides support services for adoptive, foster, and kinship families.
WHO WE ARE
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, Inc. & the Kinship Program (AFFM) provides support services for adoptive, foster, and kinship families.
AFFM’s Mission is to provide the training, guidance, knowledge, and resources needed to handle complex issues encountered by resource families as they open their hearts and homes to children in need.
If You Are Interested In Becoming a Licensed Adoptive, Foster, or Kinship Family, also known as a Resource Parent, the Following Steps Are a Guide To What You May Expect:
Inquiry: Call AFFM and we will explain the process you are about to enter. We will then give you the DHHS office nearest your home for you to contact about attending an informational meeting. You can also contact A Family For ME for more information about how to become a resource parent.
Information: Attend a D.H.H.S. information meeting to hear about the needs of children served by D.H.H.S. The meeting will help educate you about becoming a foster/adoptive parent. By clicking here, you can sign up for an informational meeting through A Family For Me, a recruitment agency.
Application: After you have had a chance to think about the information presented and discuss it with your family members, please get in touch with A Family For ME or your local DHHS office to request an application package. When your completed package is received:
Your application is given to a designated D.H.H.S. staff person who will assist your family
A criminal background check, a child protective check, and a motor vehicle report will be obtained for all members of your household.
Reference forms are sent to the three references you list on your application.
A Home Safety inspection.
Services and information
- Kinship / Relative Care
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services, is in charge of recruiting and training prospective foster parents. They also place children in supportive homes. As such, you can always turn to your DHSS for help.
You can find educational resources, handbooks, and references on their website. All resource parents must be licensed by the OCFS.
The Maine OCFS has partnered with many child welfare agencies that provide support. A licensed child-placing agency can train new parents and ensure they meet licensure requirements.
Resource parents can also learn about reimbursement for care-related expenses. Examples include safety gates, clothing, school supplies, etc.
Plus, foster families can access information, referrals, peer support groups, mentoring, and respite care.
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 11, 2019
Helpful people. Just love it.
May 17, 2019
They help the kids no matter what and help the parents
Mar 06, 2018
They are so welcoming and made me feel right at home. Everyone that works there are so nice and truly care about helping families.