Getting started.
Who this helps
Parents who live in Kennebec or Somerset County and are expecting or have a newborn at home are invited to take part.
How to get started
A professional home visitor partners with your family to connect you with information and resources for your baby’s and family’s physical and emotional health. Support is tailored to your needs.
Contact Maine Families.
Call KVCAP’s Maine Families program at (207) 859-1577 to ask about taking part.
Talk about your needs.
Tell the home visitor what information or resources would help your family so support can be tailored to you.
Ask about group activities.
Ask whether a playgroup or family event would fit your family.
How they can help.
A professional home visitor partners with parents to find information and resources for the physical and emotional health of the baby and family. Support is tailored to each family.
- Pregnancy information
- Baby and child health and immunization information
- Breastfeeding, formula feeding, and nutrition information
- Child safety, discipline, and toilet training information
- Developmental screening
- Local resource connections
- Playgroups and family events
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.
- Can I take part while I am expecting?
- Can a home visitor help with feeding or child health questions?
- Will my family have to pay?
- Are playgroups or family events available for us?