Getting started.
Who this helps
The team serves Cape Elizabeth, Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and the Cumberland County islands. People who are pregnant or have an infant 3 months old or younger may qualify. People under 21 who are pregnant or have an infant 6 months old or younger, adoptive parents of infants up to 12 months, and kinship placements of infants up to 12 months may also qualify.
How to get started
You can talk with a Family Visitor in a confidential space and get information based on your interests and needs.
Check the service area.
Use the Maine Families Greater Portland listing on the Maine Families Contact Us page to check whether your town is served.
Review the age rules.
Check the eligibility information on The Opportunity Alliance Maine Families page to see whether your pregnancy or your infant's age fits.
Request a call.
Complete the Request A Call form on the Maine Families website. Enter your name and phone number so your local team can call you.
Discuss a meeting place.
When a Family Visitor calls, discuss meeting at home or somewhere else that works for you.
How they can help.
The Opportunity Alliance runs Maine Families Greater Portland. Family Visitors make regular, voluntary visits at home or another place that works for the family. Visits can cover pregnancy, feeding, sleep, child development, discipline, home safety, routines, community resources, school readiness, and age-appropriate activities.
- Regular visits at home or another place that works for the family
- Parenting information about pregnancy, feeding, sleep, and routines
- Child development and age-appropriate activity ideas
- Home safety and discipline guidance
- School readiness information
- Connections to community resources
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Could my family qualify for visits?
- Can visits happen somewhere besides home?
- How often might a Family Visitor meet with us?
- What topics can we discuss?