Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine (AFFM)
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Maine's primary support organization for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Provides free training, support groups, resource navigation, respite coordination, and a county-by-county support network. Also operates the Kinship Program for relatives raising children.
Who can use this?
Open to all foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Maine. Also available to anyone considering foster care or adoption. All services are free.
About this resource
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine (AFFM) is the state's largest support organization for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Founded to strengthen families caring for Maine's most vulnerable children, AFFM provides training, peer support groups, resource navigation, respite coordination, and a statewide network of county-level family support contacts. Their Kinship Program specifically supports grandparents and other relatives raising children with systems navigation, mentoring, support groups, and material goods. All services are free.
Services offered
- Foster and adoptive parent training
- Peer support groups statewide
- Resource navigation and referrals
- Respite care coordination
- Kinship Program (grandparents and relatives raising children)
- County-by-county family support contacts
- Annual conference and training events
- Resource lending library
What to expect
Call or visit affm.net to connect with a support specialist. They can link you with a local support group, help navigate the child welfare system, or connect you with respite care and other resources.
What to bring
Nothing required. Just reach out.