Maine Parent Federation
Since 1984… because every family matters
Our Mission
The Maine Parent Federation, Inc. is a statewide family support organization which promotes individual aspirations for all people
through information, education and advocacy.
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Maine Parent Federation (MPF) Talent show at the Augusta Armory on February 14, 2012? For more information, click here.
Our headliner will be comedian, Bill Picard.
Also attending, Ms. Wheelchair Maine 2011 and Leelee Prince Miliano, Ms. Wheelchair Maine 2012.
We are looking for vendors to have a table at this event. Please call 800-870-7746 if you are interested.
Maine Parent Federation (MPF) Partners with the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) to Conduct Parent Survey
- Does your school encourage your involvement in your child’s Special Education services?
- Have your child’s Early Intervention Services (EIS) helped your family know your rights, effectively communicate your child’s needs & help your child develop & learn?
- Would you be willing to give feedback through a survey?
CLICK HERE for more information.
The Maine Parent Federation, Inc. is a statewide private non-profit organization that provides information, advocacy, education, and training to parents and professionals to benefit all children. We promote individual aspirations and community inclusion for people with disabilities. In existence since 1984, MPF is physically located in Augusta Maine, but assistance is available on a statewide basis.
MPF services are offered at no cost to parents. A donation to Maine Parent Federation is suggested from professional groups. Regular office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. If you are unable to call or visit during this time, please call and leave a message or email us and someone will get back to you. All contact information is listed below.
Through our projects, individuals can receive information about: specific disabilities, parenting issues, education, services, support groups and other resources available to assist families and professionals within the home, school and community.
Starting POINTS for Maine
Maine Parent Federation is pleased to announce the launch of our Community website, “Starting Points for Maine”: www.startingpointsforme.org. Click here for more information.Maine Parent Federation is a proud member of MAFO:
For a flyer, click here.
The Maine Alliance of Family Organizations announces Family Organizations: Working Together, Growing Stronger premiering personal stories of the life-changing importance of family organization support.
Julia Bell, Executive Director of the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, lends her personal experience to the introduction. She is followed by parents individually describing the empowerment they've gained from knowledge sharing, peer support, self-advocacy and more, all of which can lead to intergenerational resiliency—the ability to pass on the strength, knowledge and skills they gain to their children and others.
Part I: Mothers from G.E.A.R. Parent Network/Learning Disabilities Association of Maine, Maine Parent Federation and Southern Maine Parent Awareness share their stories. Click here.
Part II: Parents from Maine Parent Federation, G.E.A.R. Parent Network and the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine (NAMI Maine) share their stories. Click here.
This video was produced and directed by Round Point Movies and THRIVE. Special thanks to Sharon and Chuck Carter for the use of their home and to Julia Bell for her personal and professional input.
For further information on MAFO organization members, click on their links below:
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Maine Parent Federation
Southern Maine Parent Awareness
AT resources for families.
http://www.mainecite.org/index.php/links/207
Physical location:
484 Maine Ave., 1a
Farmingdale, Maine 04344
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2067
Augusta, Maine 04338
Phone:
1-800-870-7746 (Maine only)
207-588-1933
Fax:
207-588-1938
Email:
Funding for Maine Parent Federation projects comes from a variety of State and Federal grants.
Copyright 2012. Maine Parent Federation, Inc.
