Maine Kids VOICE

Rita Furlow, Senior Policy Analyst with the Maine Children’s Alliance The Governor’s supplemental budget proposes significant changes for responsibility and oversight of how educational services are provided to young children with disabilities in Maine. For many years, proposals have been submitted to change Child Development Services (CDS), the state’s birth to five system for young … More Needed change is on the horizon for Maine’s Child Development Services

The Maine Children’s Alliance is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Giraffe Awards, which honor community heroes who “stick out their necks” for Maine children, youth, and families. Giraffe Award winners are individuals, organizations, and businesses who go above and beyond, demonstrating leadership in making Maine a better place to live, work, and … More Announcing the 2023 MCA Giraffe Award Winners!

The Maine Children’s Alliance is pleased to feature the recipients of the 2022 Giraffe Awards, which honor community heroes who “stick out their necks” for Maine children, youth, and families. Giraffe Award winners are individuals, organizations, and businesses who routinely go above and beyond, investing time, energy, and talent for the well-being of Maine kids … More The 2022 Giraffe Award Winners

“If it’s not working to close disparities, try something else.” I remember being struck by these seemingly simple words of scholar Ibram Kendi speaking to a national gathering of child advocates. Existing systems and policies are not working for many children and families in Maine. As the statewide child advocacy organization, the Maine Children’s Alliance … More MCA Looks Forward

This session MCA advocated for state policies and funding to improve critical systems for children and families, including early care and education, health and well-being, and family economic security. We are grateful to the administration and legislature for the advances made for child and family health and well-being we can count now as the session … More Legislative Session Wrap

The Maine Children’s Alliance advocates for sound public policies and promotes best practices to improve the lives of Maine children, youth, and families. During the second regular session of the 130th Maine Legislature, MCA has been working hard to elevate the voices and interests of Maine children and families with decision makers. As the session … More Update on MCA 2022 Policy Priorities

This is part of a series of profiles on the 2021 Giraffe Award winners. Each week leading up to the Champions for Children virtual celebration on November 4th, we will feature a profile of a 2021 Giraffe Award Winner and showcase how they “stick their neck out” for Maine children, youth, and families. This week, we are … More Meet Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, 2021 Giraffe Award Winner

This is part of a series of profiles on the 2021 Giraffe Award winners. Each week leading up to the Champions for Children virtual celebration on November 4th, we will feature a profile of a 2021 Giraffe Award Winner and showcase how they “stick their neck out” for Maine children, youth, and families. This week, we are … More Meet Victoria Siering, 2021 Giraffe Award Winner

This is part of a series of profiles on the 2021 Giraffe Award winners. Each week leading up to the Champions for Children virtual celebration on November 4th, we will feature a profile of a 2021 Giraffe Award Winner and showcase how they “stick their neck out” for Maine children, youth, and families. This week, … More Meet cPort Credit Union, 2021 Giraffe Award Winner