Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine (AFFM)
Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine
Free statewide support for adoptive, foster, and kinship families, including grandparents raising grandchildren. Five regional kinship navigators help families access training, legal information, and peer support.
Who can use this?
Open to all adoptive, foster, and kinship families in Maine. Services are free regardless of child welfare involvement.
About this resource
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine (AFFM) provides training, guidance, and resources for resource families. The Kinship Program serves all kinship families regardless of child welfare involvement, with five navigators covering five districts statewide.
Services offered
- Kinship navigators in five districts statewide
- Peer support groups
- Trauma-informed parenting training
- Legal information for kinship caregivers
- Basic needs assistance
- Help navigating child welfare and court systems
What to expect
Call (207) 827-2331 to connect with a kinship navigator in your area. All services are free and confidential.
What to bring
No documentation required for initial contact.