Championing Policies For Maine’s Children & Families

We use data, community voice, and policy expertise to improve child well-being across Maine.

Explore how we turn insight into impact—and how you can help.

We Start with Research That Matters

We publish the annual KIDS COUNT® Data Book and other trusted reports on child well-being in Maine. Our data informs advocates, lawmakers, and the public.

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We Listen to Community Voices

We work with parent-led coalitions and focus groups to hear what families truly need. Our priorities are shaped by real lived experience and racial equity.

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We Build Strong Policy Solutions

We turn what we’ve learned into practical, impactful policy recommendations. Our approach is collaborative, informed, and grounded in what works for Maine.

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We Advocate at every level

We meet with lawmakers in Augusta and with Maine’s Congressional Delegation—both Senators and Representatives—in Washington, D.C. We submit testimony, mobilize supporters, and build relationships with decision-makers. The result: policy wins at the state and federal levels that improve the lives of children and families across Maine.

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Right From the Start

A statewide coalition of parents, providers, advocates, and organizations working together to strengthen early care and education policies—so every child in Maine has a strong start.

Maine Child Welfare Action Network

A network of partners working to ensure that every child in Maine is safe, supported, and resilient — no matter their circumstances.