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Penquis Head Start - Bangor
262 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401
Free Head Start and Early Head Start programs for children from low-income families in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri (center hours vary)
- Who this helps
- Families at or below the federal poverty level. Foster children, homeless children, and families receiving public assistance are automatically eligible.
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Boys & Girls Club of Bangor
161 Davis Road, Bangor, ME 04401
The Boys & Girls Club of Bangor provides quality after-school, summer, and teen programming for youth. The facility also houses the Opportunity Center, combining childcare, life-skills workshops, and family resources.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri, after school and summer hours
- Who this helps
- Open to youth in the Bangor area. Membership fees apply; financial assistance available for families in need.
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Good Samaritan Agency
100 Ridgewood Dr, Bangor, ME 04401
Provides pregnancy counseling, parenting education, and support services for families in the Bangor area. Offers material assistance for new parents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM
- Who this helps
- Pregnant women and parents of young children in the Bangor area.
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Penquis Maine Families Home Visiting
Bangor, ME 04401
Free home visiting program for expectant parents and families with young children. Trained visitors provide parenting support, child development guidance, and resource connections.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; visits scheduled by appointment
- Who this helps
- Expectant parents and families with children birth to age 5 in the Penquis service area. Voluntary program.
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Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP)
Statewide support
Helps eligible families pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or participate in job training. Apply online or by phone.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; toll-free 1-877-680-5866
- Who this helps
- Families must be working, in school, or in job training. Income limits apply (varies by family size). Apply online at Baxter or call for assistance.
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Child Care Choices (Provider Search)
Statewide support
Free online tool to search licensed childcare providers in Maine including family daycares, centers, nursery schools, and Head Start programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Online 24/7; call 211 for phone assistance
- Who this helps
- Open to all Maine families. No requirements to search. Financial assistance available through CCAP for eligible families.
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Maine Families Home Visiting
Statewide support
Free home visits for expectant parents and parents of newborns. Professional visitors provide parenting support, child development info, and resource connections.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- By appointment
- Who this helps
- Pregnant women or parents/caregivers with a baby under 3 months old.
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Help Me Grow Maine
Statewide support
Help Me Grow Maine is a free statewide service connecting families with children birth to age 8 to child development resources, free developmental screenings, and community services. Multilingual support available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri, call 211 option 5
- Who this helps
- Free for all families with children birth to age 8 and pregnant individuals. No income requirements.
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Maine Parent Federation
Statewide support
Maine Parent Federation provides free information, referrals, peer-to-peer support, and training to parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Statewide services help families navigate systems of care.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
- Who this helps
- Free for all parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or special health care needs. No income requirements.
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Early Intervention for ME & Preschool Support
Statewide support
Developmental help for young children. Families of children under three can request a free initial assessment; preschool referrals use the state’s town and school lookup.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact the referral team to arrange an assessment.
- Who this helps
- Families can refer a child under three without a pediatrician’s referral. Assessment determines eligibility. For ages three to five, check the state’s current town or school contact.
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Child Care Choices
Statewide support
Maine's statewide child care resource and referral service helping families find licensed childcare providers, understand childcare options, and access financial assistance for childcare costs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Any Maine family seeking childcare information or referrals. The Child Care Affordability Program provides financial assistance to eligible families based on income, family size, and work or education status.
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Maine WIC Program
Statewide support
Food benefits, nutrition guidance and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five. Start with your local WIC clinic.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Appointment times vary by local clinic. Call the office serving your county.
- Who this helps
- WIC serves eligible Maine residents during pregnancy and after birth, infants, and children younger than five. Parents and guardians can apply for children in their care. MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can establish income eligibility; WIC still checks the other program requirements.
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