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.

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Maine Families has Earned Blue Ribbon Affiliate StatusVisit the UMaine Extension’s Family Education Program Receives National Recognition as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate page to find out more about this prestigious endorsement from Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc., (PATNC).
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Maine Families Mid-Coast
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Maine Families: Waldo County

Maine Families: Knox County News

icon for Maine Families in Knox County NewsletterA quarterly newsletter with the most up-to-date information on what is happening within the Maine Families in Knox County program.

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Resilience in Times of Stress A list of resources to deal with the stress and pain triggered by recent violent events.
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Parenting: Prenatal to Age 5Parenting information at just the right time.
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Parenting questions?Extension is here to help.
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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)Free to income eligible adults with children.
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Home, Family and Youth PublicationsFrom UMaine Extension
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Finding Childcare in MaineVisit Maine.gov for options that meet your family's needs.
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CoronavirusResources to help you stay informed