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Sep 9, 2019
The Maine Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS) is pleased to announce the publication of key data points in the areas of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and early childhood education, marking an unprecedented step towards transparency of this kind in Maine.
The Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) program helps Maine parents enroll in and complete training and education beyond high school by providing financial support for costs related to training and education.
DHHS oversees several certification and licensing programs through various Offices within the Department.
This division oversees licensing and certification of health services and facilities in Maine and the CNA Registry. For more information, visit the Division of Licensing and Certification website.
SNAP provides a monthly benefit to help low income households purchase nutritious food.
The Child Care Affordability Program helps eligible families pay for child care so they can work, go to school, or participate in a job training program.
ASPIRE helps TANF recipients move towards financial independence through case management, job training, education, support and employment services
Maine Career Centers provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge to Maine workers and businesses.
1-800-452-1999 (Voice)
711 (Maine Relay)
If you are concerned about child neglect or abuse, call this 24-hour hotline to speak to with a child protective specialist. Calls may be made anonymously.
DHHS behavioral health services can help connect you with information on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders.
Maine Child Support can help you establish, enforce, and collect child support payments, locate parents, and establish paternity.
Learn more about Child Support Services.
The Child Care Locator tool allows users to search for licensed child care facilities in Maine.
SNAP helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health.
Additionally the SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Program helps connect SNAP participants with job training and education.