Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws in Maine. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Maine. - Licensed Private Adoption Agencies
DHHS provides a list of licensed, private foster care adoption agencies in Maine. - How Do I Adopt?
DHHS provides information on 24-hour adoptive and foster family pre-service training. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Maine. - Adoption Information
Adoption Information by state - Understanding Maine’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements - Adoption Services
DHHS provides an overview of adoption services
Searching for Children
- Child and Family Services
Photo listing featuring waiting children in Maine. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Maine to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Maine children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in Main, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select Maine to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Maine, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, Inc
AFFM is a foster and adoptive parent support network. AFFM provides family mentor services, allegation support, lending library, training opportunities, and more. - AFFM Events Calendar
Calendar of upcoming AFFM events and trainings. - AFFM Support Groups
A list of foster, adoptive and kinship support groups throughout the state of Maine. - Allegation Support
AFFM’s Allegation Support Team provides non-judgmental listening, and information on the DSHS investigation process for any allegations that are made against you. - Lending Library
A free service that provides books and tapes on various foster care and adoption topics. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Maine. - Support Groups
Scroll down to Adoptive Family Support Groups to find information on support groups in Maine. - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral care treatment centers
A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment
A list of local therapists specializing in child abuse treatment - Counseling Resources
A compiled list of counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in treating children - Kinship Care
Kinship programs and information - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues. - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
Activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Adoption home studies for adoptive families at Maine Children’s Home
Home study service provider - Abby’s One True Gift
Home study service provider - Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Home study service provider
