Family Support
"Being a parent or caretaker sometimes requires some extra support. Being able to recognize that support is needed is a sign of strength and reaching out for help is encouraged. There are community and state programs available to support parents and caregivers in Maine to help families be safe, happy and healthy." - Access Maine
Katie Beckett Medical Waiver Program
The Katie Beckett medical waiver is an option for children with serious health conditions. It allows access to full MaineCare benefits to individuals who may not qualify otherwise. Maine Parent Federation has developed this training to guide parents through the application process, and what to expect along the way. This training defines terms that are important to be familiar with and helpful tips for best outcomes.
Click here to access: Katie Beckett Training
Alpha One
Alpha One empowers individuals with disabilities to take charge of choices and act on their own behalf to achieve their goals for independence. Alpha One advocates for consumer programs and services as well as access and change within society throughout the state of Maine.
Alpha One is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to live independently and achieve their goals. With more than 30 years of experience, Alpha One has been a driving force for disability rights throughout Maine, advocating for equal access, inclusion, and independence.
Autism Society of Maine
The Autism Society of Maine (ASM) is a non-profit organization founded in 1976, whose membership consists of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, members of the community, and the professionals who work with them. As an affiliate of the Autism Society, our mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals on the Autism spectrum to become participating members of their communities. Education, advocacy, support, and public awareness form the cornerstones of the Autism Society of Maine's efforts to carry forth our mission.
CradleME
CradleME is a referral service to connect pregnant or new parents and their families with services such as:
Maine Children's Trust
Maine Children’s Trust (MCT) works to strengthen families, promote healthy relationships, and support communities to prevent child abuse and neglect. The MCT provides collaboration, training, classes, parent support groups, Cribs for Kids, safe sleep information and more.
Maine Parent Federation
Maine Parent Federation works to educate, empower, and support Maine’s diverse families, children, and youth, especially those with disabilities, special healthcare needs, or other challenges, ages birth to 26, and the professionals who serve them, to ensure effective services and successful outcomes.
Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep Maine provides information about safe sleep practices for parents of infants and young children to reduce the risk sleep-related injuries and death, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
The Robbie Foundation
The Robbie Foundation helps families with children who have developmental disabilities by funding adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and therapy not covered by insurance.
