Foster Care
Healthy Foster Care America - Click to download resource document: May is National Foster Care Month
Children and teens in foster care have a high prevalence of chronic medical, dental, mental health, developmental, and educational issues requiring that they receive more frequent and detailed health monitoring than other children and teens.
Healthy Foster Care America (HFCA) is a website created by the AAP Section on Foster Care and Adoption and its partners to improve the health and well-being outcomes of children and teens in foster care. It includes many resources for foster parents, case workers and health care providers of children in Foster Care.
Healthy Children.org is the only parenting website backed by 66,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young
Resource Locator
For provider and family specific resources, click on your county in the map. Local, state, and national resources will be shown.
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Statewide County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
Fostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Androscoggin County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Lewiston Office -
200 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240-7098
Telephone: (207)795-4300
Fax: (207) 795-4444Toll-free: 1-800-482-7517
lewiston.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Aroostook County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Caribou Office -
30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100
Caribou, ME 04736-2060
Telephone: (207)493-4000
Fax: (207) 493-4001Toll-free: 1-800-432-7366
caribou.dhhs@maine.govFort Kent Office -
139 Market Street, Suite 109
Fort Kent, ME 04743-1149
Telephone: (207)834-1000
Fax: (207) 834-1001Toll-free: 1-800-432-7340
fortkent.dhhs@maine.govHoulton Office -
11 High Street
Houlton, ME 04730-2012
Telephone: (207)532-5000
Fax: (207) 532-7995Toll-free: 1-800-432-7338
houlton.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Cumberland County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Sanford Office -
890 Main Street, Suite 208
Sanford, ME 04073-3800
Telephone: (207)490-5400
Toll-free: 1-800-482-0790
Fax: (207) 490-5463
sanford.dhhs@maine.govPortland Office -
151 Jetport Boulevard
South Portland, ME
Telephone: (207)822-2000
Toll-free: 1-800-482-7520
Fax: (207) 822-2310
portland.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
Pine Tree Recovery Center
Admissions- 207-618-9611
Services Include: (SUD, Co-Occurring) Modalities used: DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Anger Management, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, Life Skills Training
Days of services: (PM Cohort) Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 6 pm to 9 pm
Accept most commercial insurance, Pine Tree is currently in network with
· Allied Trades Assistance Program
· Community Health Options
· First Health/Cofinity
· JRN Consulting
· Lower Hudson Valley
· MaineCare
· MaineHealth
· Martins Point (commercial)
· Micmac Health Dept
· Mines and Associates
· Ovation Health
· Uprise
· Teamster Center Services Fund
Spurwink Portland Clinic
Provides care for children placed in care through the Biddeford and Portland DHHS offices. Serves York, Oxford, and Cumberland counties.
Spurwink Services
901 Washington Ave., Suite 100
Portland, ME 04103
207.871.1200
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Franklin County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Farmington Office -
114 Corn Shop Lane
Farmington, ME 04938
Telephone: (207)778-8400
Fax: (207) 834-1001Toll Free: 1-800-442-6382
farmington.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Hancock County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Ellsworth Office -
17 Eastward Lane
Ellsworth, ME 04605-1718
Telephone: (207)664-1400
Toll free: 1-800-432-7823
Fax: (207) 667-5364
ellsworth.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
The Key Clinic, PCHC Pediatrics
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for children from Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, and Hancock counties.
Penobscot Pediatrics
1068 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401
207-947-0147
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Kennebec County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Augusta Office -
35 Anthony Avenue, 11 SHS
Augusta, ME 04330-0011
Telephone: (207) 624-8090
Toll-free:1-800-452-1926
Fax: (207) 624-8124
augusta.dhhs@maine.govEdmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center Pediatric Rapid Evaluation Program
Devoted to meeting the medical and psychological needs of children in foster care. Children are seen only upon referral by DHHS.
Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center
Ballard Center
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: (207) 623-6500Fostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Knox County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Rockland Office -
91 Camden Street, Suite 103
Rockland, ME 04841
Telephone: (207) 822-2000
Toll Free: 1-800-482-7520
Fax: (207) 822-2310
rockland.dhhs@maine.govEdmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center Pediatric Rapid Evaluation Program
Devoted to meeting the medical and psychological needs of children in foster care. Children are seen only upon referral by DHHS.
Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center
Ballard Center
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: (207) 623-6500Fostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Lincoln County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Rockland Office -
91 Camden Street, Suite 103
Rockland, ME 04841
Telephone: (207) 822-2000
Toll Free: 1-800-482-7520
Fax: (207) 822-2310
rockland.dhhs@maine.govEdmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center Pediatric Rapid Evaluation Program
Devoted to meeting the medical and psychological needs of children in foster care. Children are seen only upon referral by DHHS.
Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center
Ballard Center
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: (207) 623-6500Fostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Oxford County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Sanford Office -
890 Main Street, Suite 208
Sanford, ME 04073-3800
Telephone: (207)490-5400
Toll-free: 1-800-482-0790
Fax: (207) 490-5463
sanford.dhhs@maine.govLewiston Office -
200 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240-7098
Telephone: (207)795-4300
Fax: (207) 795-4444Toll-free: 1-800-482-7517
lewiston.dhhs@maine.govSouth Paris Office -
243 Main Street, Suite 6
South Paris, ME 04281-1620
Telephone: (207)744-1200
Toll-free: 1-888-593-9775
Fax: (207) 743-8798
southparis.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
Spurwink Portland Clinic
Provides care for children placed in care through the Biddeford and Portland DHHS offices. Serves York, Oxford, and Cumberland counties.
Spurwink Services
901 Washington Ave., Suite 100
Portland, ME 04103
207.871.1200
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Penobscot County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Bangor Office -
19 Maine Avenue,
Bangor, Maine 04401
Telephone: (207)561-4100
Fax: (207) 941-8871Toll-free: 1-800-432-7825
bangor.dhhs@maine.govSkowhegan -
98 North Avenue, Suite 10
Skowhegan, ME 04976-1996
Telephone: (207)474-4800
Fax: (207) 474-4888Toll-free: 1-800-452-4602
skowhegan.dhhs@maine.orgFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
The Key Clinic, PCHC Pediatrics
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for children from Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, and Hancock counties.
Penobscot Pediatrics
1068 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401
207-947-0147
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Piscataquis County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Bangor Office -
19 Maine Avenue,
Bangor, Maine 04401
Telephone: (207)561-4100
Fax: (207) 941-8871Toll-free: 1-800-432-7825
bangor.dhhs@maine.govSkowhegan -
98 North Avenue, Suite 10
Skowhegan, ME 04976-1996
Telephone: (207)474-4800
Fax: (207) 474-4888Toll-free: 1-800-452-4602
skowhegan.dhhs@maine.orgFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
The Key Clinic, PCHC Pediatrics
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for children from Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, and Hancock counties.
Penobscot Pediatrics
1068 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401
207-947-0147
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Sagadahoc County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Portland Office -
151 Jetport Boulevard
South Portland, ME
Telephone: (207)822-2000
Toll-free: 1-800-482-7520
Fax: (207) 822-2310
portland.dhhs@maine.govLewiston Office -
200 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240-7098
Telephone: (207)795-4300
Fax: (207) 795-4444Toll-free: 1-800-482-7517
lewiston.dhhs@maine.govEdmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center Pediatric Rapid Evaluation Program
Devoted to meeting the medical and psychological needs of children in foster care. Children are seen only upon referral by DHHS.
Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center
Ballard Center
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: (207) 623-6500Fostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Somerset County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Skowhegan -
98 North Avenue, Suite 10
Skowhegan, ME 04976-1996
Telephone: (207)474-4800
Fax: (207) 474-4888Toll-free: 1-800-452-4602
skowhegan.dhhs@maine.orgEdmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center Pediatric Rapid Evaluation Program
Devoted to meeting the medical and psychological needs of children in foster care. Children are seen only upon referral by DHHS.
Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center
Ballard Center
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: (207) 623-6500Fostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Waldo County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Rockland Office -
91 Camden Street, Suite 103
Rockland, ME 04841
Telephone: (207) 822-2000
Toll Free: 1-800-482-7520
Fax: (207) 822-2310
rockland.dhhs@maine.govEdmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center Pediatric Rapid Evaluation Program
Devoted to meeting the medical and psychological needs of children in foster care. Children are seen only upon referral by DHHS.
Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center
Ballard Center
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: (207) 623-6500Fostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
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Washington County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Machias Office -
38 Prescott Drive
Machias, ME 04654-9984
Telephone: (207)255-2000
Toll-free: 1-800-432-7846
Fax: (207) 255-2022
machias.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
The Key Clinic, PCHC Pediatrics
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for children from Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, and Hancock counties.
Penobscot Pediatrics
1068 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401
207-947-0147
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York County Resources
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine provides support and resources for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Resources include education, training, and guidance.
DHHS District Office Locations
Biddeford Office -
Park One Eleven
407 Alfred Street, Suite A-1
Biddeford, Maine 04005
Telephone: (207)286-2400
Fax: (207) 282-5154Toll-free: 1-800-322-1919
biddeford.dhhs@maine.govSanford Office -
890 Main Street, Suite 208
Sanford, ME 04073-3800
Telephone: (207)490-5400
Toll-free: 1-800-482-0790
Fax: (207) 490-5463
sanford.dhhs@maine.govFostering Health
Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, Fostering Health has been designed for use by medical, mental health, and developmental health care professionals, as well as foster parents, social welfare agencies, members of the legal community, health insurance agencies, and policy makers.
Information for Grandfamilies - Kinship Care
F.A.C.T., Families and Children Together, has compiled a guide of resources for aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members caring for kids. This document includes information about support services as well as helpful tips.
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
A guide for foster and adoptive parents
Spurwink Portland Clinic
Provides care for children placed in care through the Biddeford and Portland DHHS offices. Serves York, Oxford, and Cumberland counties.
Spurwink Services
901 Washington Ave., Suite 100
Portland, ME 04103
207.871.1200
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