Welcome to Cooperative Extension: Parenting & Family Caregiving

Providing up-to-date information for caregivers

Being a parent, grandparent, or caregiver can be challenging at times. University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides research-based information for parents and caregivers in Maine.

• The Growing Years: A series of fact sheets filled with practical information for caregivers of children, prenatal to 5 years old.
• Parenting Questions? Get answers to your questions from experts across the nation and right here in Maine.
• Follow us on Twitter:  Daily tweets with information for caregivers and families, research in early childhood development, and Maine-related parenting news.
• Articles for Families published by UMaine Extension in topics relevant to families.
• Local, regional, statewide information: a categorized list of links to resources for caregivers.