Family Support Workshop Descriptions

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 members

Recommended length: 4- 6 hours

To book a workshop in your area, call your regional coordinator;

Region 1: Cumberland, York, Androscoggin & Oxford Counties
Theresa D'Andrea 

207-423-8190

Region 2: Waldo, Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc Counties & Brunswick
Beth Jones

1-866-639-2804

Region 3: Kennebec, Somerset, Piscataquis & Franklin

Veronica Boucher

1-800-870-7746

Local:  588-1933

Fax:  588-1938

Region 4: Northern Penobscot, Northern Washington & Southern Aroostook

Robin Levesque

1-866-679-1854

538-0866

Region 5:  Washington, Hancock & the Bangor area
1-800-870-7746

Region 6: Northern and Central Aroostook County
Catherine Jandreau

2070-834-7908

Program Assistant

Susan Hillman-Bourne

1-800-870-7746

Local:  623-2144

Fax:  623-2148

Coordinator of Family Support and Maine Family Voices

Bev Baker
1-800-870-7746

Local:  623-2144

Fax:  623-2148

There is no charge for parents or parent groups

A donation to Maine Parent Federation is suggested from professional groups.