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  • Early learning

    Avec Head Start - Ellsworth

    18 Avery Lane, Ellsworth, ME 04605

    Details not fully confirmed

    Head Start and Early Head Start for eligible families. Contact Avec about the program, location and current openings that fit your child.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Schedules vary by program; contact enrollment staff.
    Who this helps
    Program age and eligibility requirements apply. Head Start generally serves ages three and four; Early Head Start serves younger children. Ask staff to screen your family.

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  • Counseling & care

    Community Health Center in Southwest Harbor

    16 Community Lane, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

    MDI Hospital's Community Health Center in Southwest Harbor offers behavioral health counseling.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    By appointment only: Mon-Tue 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
    Who this helps
    Contact MDI Hospital's Community Health Center to ask about current behavioral health services and eligibility.

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  • Kids & school support

    Mano en Mano Migrant Education

    4 Maple Street, Milbridge, ME 04658

    School navigation, education planning and enrichment for eligible students in mobile agricultural and aquaculture families across Maine.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact the program to arrange support.
    Who this helps
    A program coordinator determines eligibility based on the student’s age, qualifying work and moves. Ask for a screening rather than assuming a recent move qualifies.

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  • Childcare & referralsEarly learning

    Rayitos de Sol Childcare

    15 Martin Terrance Rd, Milbridge, ME 04658

    Bilingual Spanish and English childcare and early learning for Downeast families. Ask about subsidies, scholarships and current openings.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact the program for current schedules.
    Who this helps
    Downeast families; current age groups, fees and space must be confirmed with staff.

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  • Kids & school support

    Down East Family YMCA Youth Programs

    Ellsworth, Maine; confirm the location for your program

    All Hancock County sixth graders can receive a free YMCA membership. Membership assistance is based on household income. Ask staff about fees and assistance for each youth program.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Hours and schedules vary by program.
    Who this helps
    Free sixth-grade membership is for Hancock County students. Ask staff about other membership assistance.

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  • Early learning

    Special Children’s Friends

    Ellsworth, Maine; program locations differ

    Details not fully confirmed

    Special-purpose preschool for children with special needs in Hancock and Washington counties.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact the program for intake and appointment information.
    Who this helps
    Call the program to ask which services are available and what eligibility rules apply.

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  • Kids & school support

    Hancock County 4-H

    Hancock County; activity locations vary

    Hands-on projects and youth development for ages 5–18, including science, agriculture, healthy living and community involvement.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Club and activity schedules vary.
    Who this helps
    Youth ages 5–18. Ask about a current club or program that fits your child’s age and interests.

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  • Parenting & family

    Maine Families - Hancock County

    Home visits in Hancock County

    No-charge home visiting for Hancock County residents who are expecting or parenting a baby.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Arrange visits with the local team.
    Who this helps
    Expectant parents and families with a baby in Hancock County. Ask the team about enrollment.

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  • Fuel assistance

    MDI Community Campfire Coalition

    PO Box 836, 329 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

    The MDI Community Campfire Coalition helps eligible island residents pay for heat once each heating season.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    People living on Mount Desert Island, Swan’s Island, or the Cranberry Isles may qualify. Individuals earning less than $39,125 and families of four or more earning less than $80,375 must submit an application and proof of income.

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