Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, Inc and The Kinship Program*
Phone: 207-827-2331
Fax: 207-573-3023
Email: info@affm.net
Website: https://affm.net/support/the-kinship-program/
Serves: Statewide
Supports include:
- AFFM Kinship Brochure
- Maine Kinship Family Resource Guide
- Non-judgemental listening support
- Systems navigation
- Education
- Child Welfare
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Aging and Disability Services
- Public and Legal Benefits
- C.A.R.E.S. meetings (support groups)
- Peer-to-peer mentoring
- Information on how to become a licensed kinship family through DHHS
- Annual training conference
- Extensive lending library of books, videos, etc.
- Maine Kinship Family Legal Guide
- Grandfacts – State of Maine
- Bi-monthly newsletter: The Family Ties
- Material goods (clothing, bedding, household items)
- Discount Card Program
- Post-adoption respite opportunities
- The Back to School Program
- Family events
- Museum passes
- Holiday Gift Giving Program
- Email listserv
- Social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Website
