Maine Children’s Home Center for Families

Family Support Services in Waterville and Across Maine 

Opening in summer 2026, the Maine Children’s Home Center for Families is a family support center in Waterville, Maine. We provide family support services, counseling, adoption services, young parent support, and targeted case management for children, adults, and families across Maine. 

The Center for Families brings many services together in one place. This makes it easier for people to find or access help and move between programs without extra stress or delays. 

Our team includes counselors, social workers, case managers, and family support staff. We work together to give each person the care and support they need. 

Explore the Services at the Center for Families: 

Adoption
     
Counseling
     
Targeted Case Management
     
Young Parent Support

 

Support Built Around Families 

The Center for Families was created to make family support services easier to access for children, adults, and families throughout Maine. 

Our team works together to: 

  • Help families connect with services faster 

  • Reduce delays and confusion 

  • Make referrals between programs easier 

  • Provide support based on each person’s needs 

  • Help children and families build long-term stability 

  • Adjust support as needs change 

Whether someone comes to us for counseling, adoption services, young parent support, or targeted case management, they receive connected care focused on stability, wellbeing, and support. 

 

Who We Help 

The Center for Families supports people and families across Central Maine and beyond, including: 

  • Children and teens in need of mental health support 

  • Expectant parents and young families 

  • Young parents looking for support and education 

  • People involved in adoption services 

  • Adults looking for mental health counseling or therapy  

  • Families who have children or teens experiencing behavioral, developmental, mental health, or life challenges 

  • Families in crisis 

Our programs meet people where they are and help them build confidence, stability, and stronger connections. 

 

Our Programs & Services 

The Center for Families brings several family support services together in one place. This helps families get support more easily and receive more connected care as their needs change. 

Each program offers specialized support. 

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy 

Mental health counseling and therapy services for children, teens, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, or other mental health or behavioral health concerns.  

Learn More About Counseling

Adoption Services 

Adoption support for birth parents, adoptive families, and children through every step of the adoption process. We provide both international and domestic adoption services. 

Learn More About Adoption

Targeted Case Management 

Targeted case management services for families with children experiencing behavioral health, developmental, and medical needs. 

Learn More About Targeted Case Management

Young Parent & Family Support in Journey Program

Parenting education, young parent support services, and family resources that help young parents build confidence and create stable, healthy environments for their children. 

Learn More About Young Parent Support

 

How Our Support Model Works 

The Center for Families is different because our programs work together to support the whole family. 

Our connected approach helps families by: 

  • Making referrals between programs easier 

  • Helping families avoid confusing systems 

  • Creating support plans based on the family’s full needs 

  • Adjusting services as needs change 

  • Reducing barriers to care and support 

Instead of disconnected services, families receive support that works together and focuses on their goals and wellbeing. 

 

Getting Started with Services 

The Center for Families is preparing to open in Summer 2026. Contact us to learn more about services and availability. 

  • Call: 207-873-4253 

  • Visit: 93 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine 

There is no wrong door, only the next step toward support. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About the Maine Children’s Home Center for Families

What is the Maine Children’s Home Center for Families?
The Maine Children’s Home Center for Families is a family support center in Waterville, Maine, offering coordinated counseling, mental health therapy, adoption services, targeted case management, and young parent support programs in one location. By bringing multiple family support services together under one roof, the Center helps individuals and families access care more easily, reduce barriers to support, and receive more connected services as their needs change.
Is Maine Children’s Home or the Center for Families an orphanage?
No. Maine Children’s Home and the Center for Families are not an orphanage or residential facility. The Center for Families is a community-based family support center that provides outpatient counseling, adoption services, targeted case management, and parenting support programs for children, individuals, and families across Maine.
Is the Center for Families part of Maine Children’s Home?
Yes. The Center for Families is part of Maine Children’s Home and serves as its coordinated family support center in Waterville, Maine.
Who can access services at the Center for Families?
 The Center for Families serves children, adolescents, adults, young parents, caregivers, and families across Maine. Programs are designed to support people at different stages of life and with a wide range of needs, including: mental health counseling and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults; young parent support for pregnant and parenting teens and young adults; adoption services for birth parents, adoptive families, adoptees, and individuals exploring adoption; and targeted case management for families with children or youth who have a mental health diagnosis, intellectual disability, or developmental disorder.
Do I have to live in Waterville to receive services?
 No. Although the Center for Families is located in Waterville, Maine, we serve individuals and families from communities across the state.
What services are offered at the Center for Families?
 The Center for Families provides coordinated family support services, including: mental health counseling and therapy; adoption services; targeted case management; and young parent and parenting support programs. Services are designed to help individuals and families access support more easily through one connected center.
Can I access more than one service?
 Yes. One benefit of the Center for Families’ coordinated support model is that individuals and families may access multiple programs or services based on their needs. Programs work collaboratively to help clients experience smoother referrals and more connected support.
Do I need a referral to access services?
 No referral is required to contact the Center for Families or learn more about available services. Our staff can help connect you to the appropriate program.
How do I get started?
 Getting started is simple. Call: 207-873-4253. Visit: 93 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine. Email: Connect@MaineChildrensHome.org. Our team will help connect you with the right services and next steps.
What should I expect at my first visit?
 During your first visit, staff will talk with you about your needs, answer questions, and help determine which services or programs may be the best fit for you or your family.
What is targeted case management?
 Targeted case management helps children, youth, and families navigate behavioral health, developmental, educational, and medical needs through personalized planning, care coordination, and connection to community resources and services. These services are available for families with children or youth who have a mental health diagnosis, intellectual disability, or developmental disorder.
What is the young parent support program (Journey Program)?
 Journey Program is our young parent support program that provides practical, educational, and emotional support for pregnant and parenting teens and young adults. Services focus on building parenting confidence, stability, healthy relationships, life skills, and family support systems.
Are services confidential?
 Yes. Services provided through the Center for Families follow applicable confidentiality and privacy laws to help protect personal and family information
Why are services located together in one center?
 The Center for Families brings counseling, adoption services, targeted case management, and parenting support together in one location to reduce barriers and make support easier to access. This coordinated approach helps improve communication between programs, streamline referrals, and provide more connected care for individuals and families.
What does “Where Support Comes Together” mean?
 “Where Support Comes Together” reflects the Center for Families’ coordinated approach to care. Programs work collaboratively so individuals and families can access services more easily, receive smoother referrals between programs, and experience more connected support over time.
What is a coordinated support model?
 A coordinated support model means counselors, social workers, case managers, and program staff work together across services to support the needs of children, individuals, and families. At the Center for Families, this collaborative approach helps clients access the right services more easily, experience smoother transitions between programs, and receive connected support as their needs evolve.

About the Maine Children’s Home Center for Families 

Where Support Comes Together 

The Maine Children’s Home Center for Families helps make family support services easier to access for Maine communities. 

Located in Waterville, Maine, the Center for Families brings counseling, adoption services, targeted case management, and young parent support together in one location. 

By bringing these programs together, Maine Children’s Home helps children, adults, and families build stability, resilience, and stronger futures.