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Did you know that one aspect of a child’s life that can create long lasting resilience is a consistent connection with a nurturing and caring adult?*

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The 4 Components of Mattering

The more we understand the importance of mattering on physical and mental health, the better we can help ourselves and others realize value, worth, importance, and impact.

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The 5 Factors that Prevent Child Abuse

We can all play a role in strengthening the Five Protective Factors that prevent child abuse and neglect in our communities. See where you can start.

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10 Phrases for Improving Behavior

We like to recommend 10 phrases that are designed for families or classrooms to learn and practice together in a way that builds connection. If practiced well, these phrases can be powerful tools in any parent or teachers toolkit.

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News

Maine Children’s Home appoints new Executive Director Candace Marriner — 10 August 2023

Waterville, Maine — Thursday, August 10, 2023 — The Board of Directors of Maine Children’s Home (MCH) has named Candace Marriner the new Executive Director of MCH after a three-month national search. Marriner’s 25 years...

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Maine Children’s Home celebrates Birth Mother Day with reopening of free services — 15 May 2023
Waterville, Maine — Thursday, May 11, 2023 — Maine Children’s Home (MCH) announces the reopening of free pregnancy options counseling and birth parent support in honor of Birth Mother Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023... Read more →
Maine Children’s Home launches search for new leadership as executive director plans to pass the torch — 20 April 2023

Waterville, Maine — Thursday, April 20, 2023 — Rick Dorian has announced he will step down as executive director of Maine Children’s Home (MCH) on July 31, following the organization’s spring outreach and fundraising...

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Our Mission

Maine Children's Home (MCH) builds and strengthens families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life.

MCH has five core programs:

Family Adoption Program  •  Family Counseling Center  •  Journey Program  •  Connected Families Project  •  Christmas Program

 

Center of Excellence in Adoption Services       Intercountry Adoption Accreditation Agency (IAAME)       United Way of Kennebec County       Charity Navigator