We offer this guide as a reference to help legislators and other policymakers understand the behavioral health issues facing our children and their families. The Maine Children’s Alliance compiled the observations and recommendations of eight organizations involved with mental health services for Maine children.
November 20, 2019The goal of early childhood advocacy is to improve the lives of children and families by educating legislators and policymakers about the importance of supporting our youngest children. Public officials rely on the advice that well-informed people (like you!) provide. This toolkit is designed to prepare you to advocate successfully and with confidence for policies that benefit young children and their families.
October 21, 2021These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
October 15, 2019The Alliance for Early Success is a catalyst for bringing state, national, and funding partners together to improve state policies for children, starting at birth and continuing through age eight.
October 20, 2021These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
November 30, 2022These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
February 2, 2024These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health outcomes.
October 20, 2021These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
November 30, 2022These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
February 2, 2024These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Budgets are a reflection of our state values and priorities. The recent bipartisan budget agreement reflects what we know to be true: The Maine child care system needs new investments to better work for children, families, early educators and employers.