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Family Support Workshop Descriptions Maine Parent Federation’s Family Support Program is pleased to announce their Building Partnerships Series of workshops designed to help families take a more active role in their lives, community and government.
Working with Your LegislatorsThis workshop guides participants through the three key areas:
Community InvolvementIn this workshop, participants will:
Building Advocacy SkillsIn this interactive workshop participants will:
Voting – Why Should I?Through this workshop, participants will:
For more information, contact a regional coordinator nearest you:
- Cumberland, York & Oxford - Region 1: 1.800.515.2738
- Waldo, Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc & Brunswick Area - Region 2: 1.866.639.2804
- Kennebec, Somerset, Piscataquis & Franklin - Region 3: 1.800.870.7746
N. Penobscot, N. Washington, & S. Aroostook - Region 4: 1.800.796.2500
- Washington, Hancock & Bangor Area - Region 5: 1.877.963.2588
- Northern & Central Aroostook - Region 6: 1.877.848.1253
Overview of Maine Parent Federation
Would you like to learn more about Maine Parent Federation and the services and supports available to parents and providers? Since it was first formed in 1984, Maine Parent Federation has grown from a single project to multiple projects, and from a single office to a central office and several regional offices. The MPF Overview is a great way to keep up on everything that MPF is doing to support families in Maine and to discover ways that our staff can support you. To find out more about how our services can benefit you or your organization, call to request this presentation. (There is no charge for this presentation.) Parent–to-Parent of Maine is a program offered through our Family-to-Family Health Information Centers funded by a Maternal and Child Health grant. We are families connecting families in similar situations so we may share experiences, information and support. Through a matching process we pair up parents of a newly diagnosed child with a trained, support parent who has a child with a similar disability or health care issue. This program is designed to help parents, who are just becoming aware of their child’s diagnosis or are going through a transition, “learn the ropes” by providing them with information and support. Support Parent Training. We will help prepare the experienced parent by providing information about the Parent-to-Parent program; the role of a support parent; some useful communication skills; and how to access resources. Mileage and a stipend are available for attending the training Primary Audience: Parents or other family membersRecommended length: 4- 6 hoursTo book a workshop in your area, call your regional coordinator; Region 1: Cumberland, York, Androscoggin & Oxford Counties 1-800-515-2738 Local: 636-7816 Region 2: Waldo, Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc Counties & Brunswick 1-866-639-2804 Local: 666-8877 Region 3: Kennebec, Somerset, Piscataquis & Franklin Veronica Boucher 1-800-870-7746 Local: 623-2145 Fax: 623-2148 Region 4: Northern Penobscot, Northern Washington & Southern Aroostook Position Open 1-866-797-2500 Region 5: Washington, Hancock & the Bangor area 1-877-963-2588 Local: 963-2588 Region 6: Northern and Central Aroostook County 1-800-484-1253 Program Assistant Robbin Pelletier 1-800-870-7746 Local: 623-2144 Fax: 623-2148 Coordinator of Family Support and Maine Family Voices Bev Baker Local: 623-2144 Fax: 623-2148 WORKSHOP FEES For parents: For agencies, provider or professionals groups who request a workshop:
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