About MCH

We build and strengthen families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life.

Maine Children’s Home (MCH) is a 501(c)(3) organization that builds and strengthens families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life.

Founded in 1899, the Waterville-based organization has evolved with the changing needs of families and children. MCH supports individuals and families of all ages throughout the state of Maine through four core programs that provide essential items during the winter-holiday months, young-parent support, mental health counseling, and adoption.

The staff of Maine Children's Home Family Adoption Program
Providing a lifetime of services for birth parents and adoptive families

Family Counseling Center
Guiding toward hope, healing, and wholeness

Journey Program
Supporting young parents on their path to self-worth and positive parenting

Christmas Program
Sharing joy and winter warmth with kids and families

MCH is a Community.

The work of MCH would not be possible without the expertise and commitment of its caring staff, as well as the support and compassion of many donors, sponsors, and volunteers.

Several members of the MCH community share connections with the organization that span decades. Some individuals who once needed support from a program returned to MCH later in their lives to help as they had once been helped.