JTGF Updates 
The latest figures show that Maine children – as well as their caregivers – continue to face mental health challenges at some of the highest rates in the nation. The data has helped guide our efforts to expand access to treatment, support, and resilience-building opportunities for children and families.
As Maine children experience some of the nation’s highest rates of mental health challenges, too few can access the treatment they need. An evidence-based intervention called MATCH could help change that. With John T. Gorman Foundation funding, the University of Maine and Maine General Medical Center have partnered to train students and behavioral health clinicians in this highly effective treatment model.
Dr. Monica Barczak has over 15 years of experience advancing two-generation initiatives at the local and federal levels. With support from the John T. Gorman Foundation, Dr. Barczak is now lending her expertise to help Maine organizations strengthen their two-generation practices. We spoke with her about key elements of the approach, its implementation in Maine, and how organizations can advance their work for families amid a shifting policy landscape.
Thousands of children in Maine rely on their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives or family friends to provide and care for them full-time. These “kinship families” are invaluable for children in vulnerable situations, but often face steep challenges. Since 1997, Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine has provided kinship and other families with the supports they need to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes to children. A recent grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation is boosting the nonprofit’s efforts.
Trained in whole-family strategies over the last year, this fifth cohort of Fellows focused intensively on strengthening the well-being of children and families. Learn how they’re aligning their efforts toward a shared “result” of all children in Maine being resilient and ready to succeed.
To improve functionality and user experience, our grant management system provider, Blackbaud, is transitioning to a new online portal for grantees and applicants effective September 1, 2025. The legacy portal that organizations have used to apply for grants and complete reports in the current and previous years will be deactivated on August 30, 2025. After … Read more
Research confirms what we inherently know: the well-being of children is tied to that of their parents. When parents’ needs are met – both mentally and physically – they are better able to provide what their children need to thrive. Everyone benefits when parents can overcome challenges in achieving greater health and well-being. With Mother’s … Read more
Spring updates from the John T. Gorman Foundation
Grants will help 77 nonprofits in all 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services
Rising Futures Maine initiative focuses on building partnerships to remove barriers and expand opportunity for parents pursuing education and workforce opportunities
