ME Children's Home

Building and strengthening Maine families and their children through adoption, counseling, teen parent support, and holiday assistance programs since 1899.

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Join us on August 17 from 5 -8 p.m. at our campus in Waterville for our Community and Family Block Party! Learn more here: https://t.co/8ZhcxId9dS

Thank you @Sappi and Golden Pond Wealth Management for sponsoring this event!

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Why does attachment matter? Your attachment style impacts every relationship in your life.

Learn more on our blog: https://t.co/muoGl1yPyw

#mainechildrenshome #attachment #mch #parenting #attachmentstyle

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We're hiring Clinical Counselors!

Join our warm and friendly team at our Family Counseling Center! Learn more about this position and how to apply, here:
https://t.co/xZxeMiMQFd

#werehiring #hiring #counselors #clinicians #mainechildrenshome #workinmaine

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This article by the National Association of Psychologists dives into some very helpful tips for supporting youth who are affected by the war in Ukraine.
We hope you find this article below helpful: https://t.co/SJ4lvW7gkA

#socialwork #socialworkmonth #swmonth #swmonth2022

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What does a donation to Maine Children's Home look like?
Watch this brief video to find out.

Donate today: https://t.co/8bJO2Ab5qw

#mainechildrenshome #families #family #counseling #adoption #therapy

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Calling all Maine parents, caregivers, + educators!
Join us next week for training! We have a 4-day course about addressing fear-based behaviors that begins Dec 6, and a 1-day course that is a FREE introduction to #TBRI on Dec 10.
https://t.co/kSGqO6bXQY

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We have a new look!
This new logo and identity are the result of a two-year-long process with a goal of strengthening the public’s understanding of #MaineChildrenHome and the variety of services that we provide.

Learn more in our latest blog entry: https://t.co/OOYu4FPm72

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In our latest blog entry, Social Worker Angie Woodhead talks about how Family Adoption Program at MCH compassionately provides families with resources and counseling support they need throughout their adoption journey.

Read here: https://t.co/qZNS81moqA

#adoption

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At MCH, it's our job to match children with adoptive families that can meet their unique needs. This short video captures the work and spirit of our Family Adoption Program.
Help build and strengthen families today: https://t.co/0NF7wzYsKr

#adoptivefamilies #adoption #maine

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The latest coronavirus relief package made health insurance free or significantly less costly for millions of people. https://t.co/TaYKVkq6KI

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In her latest blog entry, Therapist Stacey Merrill writes about creating a safe place for the loved traditions and culture of a foster or adoptive child.

Check out the blog entry here: https://t.co/mO1ucKaigP

#adoptivefamily #adoptivechild #parenting #fosterchildren

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Check out these 10 ideas for creating a trauma-informed classroom ☀️
https://t.co/2hqSFvnGk0

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Did you know that we have free adoption information meetings every month? Fill out this form to learn more and to sign up! https://t.co/HuTokHzgP2

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In our latest blog entry, Clinician Stacey Merrill discusses the impact of electronics on developing brains of children, and how parents or caregivers can begin to explore alternative electronic-free activities for their children.
Read the blog entry here: https://t.co/VNqAKivam3

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Interested in trying ice fishing for the first time? Free Fishing License Week, February 13-21, 2021, was created to give everyone a chance to enjoy ice fishing! Learn more at https://t.co/3xrUtqFOzV #fishme

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Activities like this play time in our #teenparent program was made possible by YOU — our supporters!
Your incredible support paves the way for us to make meaningful connections that build stronger families, and to truly help the most vulnerable in our communities.
#DonorLove

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VOTE FOR US!
Please take a moment to support the adoption, counseling, teen parent, and Christmas programs at the Maine Children's Home by voting for us in the @bangorsavings' #CMM2021 poll by Feb 28!
You can vote here: https://t.co/3hIltSkLGm

#mainechildrenshome

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Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with your kids by reading these:
-Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
-The Oldest Student by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and Oge Mora
-Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? by Patrice McLaurin
-Black Heroes by Arlisha Norwood, PhD

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As parents or caregivers, taking a moment to be curious about a child’s #behavior can help us see the unspoken needs a child may have.
We will be sharing a short series of posts about behavior over the next few weeks. Stay curious and patient with behavior!
#tbri #parenting

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In our #TBRI trainings, we guide #Maine parents to gaining awareness of how their own attachment history influences the way they care for children. Learn more: https://t.co/afuDux82pk