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.
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
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
Bangor Housing program introduces residents to meaningful careers – and helps them take the next step
For families across Maine, a lack of transportation can stand in the way of work, education, and essential services. A new Foundation report highlights promising strategies for addressing these challenges — three efforts already underway offer glimpses of what these community approaches look like in practice.
We haven’t moved, but the address of our building (formerly One Canal Plaza) has changed. Our new address is 200 Middle Street, Suite 804, in Portland. If you have any questions, please call us at (207) 518-6784.
