Department of Education Special Services: Child Development Services - Part C and 619 Birth through Five Comprehensive Service Delivery System. The Child Development Services (CDS) system consists of regional sites organized as intermediate educational units or as private non-profit corporations, one state level intermediate educational units and the Interdepartmental Coordinating for Early Intervention advisory board.
Surrogate Parent Contact: Cliff McHatten ME Surrogate Parents Program Division of Special Services Department of Education State House Station #23 Augusta, MA 04333 (207) 624-6650 (207) 624-6651 fax
Mainely Parents Mainely Parents is a Statewide Day One prevention program with National affiliation to Circle of Parents. Mainely Parents serves over 4000 families per year through FREE mutual support groups, newsletters, education classes, advocacy and a statewide toll-free Talkline for parents under stress. Mainely Parents offers training to parent educators and facilitators throughout the state. Our goal is to increase parent awareness around issues of substance abuse, child abuse and child neglect, in order to strengthen Maine families.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Jeffrey M. Pierce, President Maine PTA 28 Webb Road Windham, ME 04062 (207) 892-5700
Southern Maine Parent Awareness Southern Maine Parent Awareness helps families expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of their children and young adults with disabilities. We enhance parents' understanding of special education and their child’s needs through information about special education and disabilities, referrals to community resources, individualized telephone and email consultation, individualized family conferences, parent-to-parent connections, and workshops on topics of special interest. All family services are free.
Additional Resources
Centers for Independent Living We create opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education, and consultation. This page includes a list of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) and is updated weekly by the Independent Research Living Utilization (IRLU).
Maine Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities We designed the Maine Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities so people who love and work with our children can get reliable information, support -- and connect with one another. Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities (MADSEC) MADSEC is the professional association for administrators of special education in the State of Maine. Pine Tree Society; Discovering abilities together The Society serveS as a clearinghouse for information on services for those with disabilities. Active in issues involving the elimination of attitudinal and environmental barriers, the Society's Board of Directors and staff are committed to increasing the public's awareness of the special talents, needs and abilities of Maine people with disabilities.
VSA Arts of Maine VSA arts of Maine is a non-profit organization that provides educational arts opportunities by, with and for people with disabilities and at risk. Founded over twenty years ago by Jean Kennedy Smith as an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, VSA offers programs in music, dance, writing, and the visual arts. VSA arts of Maine demonstrates that the arts are integral to the creation of meaningful learning experiences and fulfilling lives.
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