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Allegation Support

• Are you feeling alone, frightened, and confused due to an allegation of abuse from within your foster home?
• Are you wondering how to deal with the stress?
• Are you worried that your own child will be taken from you?
• Are you feeling like a criminal and wondering if people are thinking you are a bad parent?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, AFFM may have some supports that will help you.

You are not alone.

Nearly every foster parent will experience an allegation at least once during their foster parenting career.

What the Allegation Support Team Offers:

• Non-judgmental listening
• A place for you to vent.
• An explanation for the DHS investigation process.
• Help in assess what is abuse and what is a licensing violation.
• Information on the length of the investigating process.
• Help in understanding the DHS chain of command.
• Help in preparing to meet with DHS staff.
• Help in assessing if legal counsel is warranted.
• Encouragement to advocate for yourself.
• AFFM's commitment to maintain confidentiality according to Maine Law.

If you need to speak with a a staff member of AFFM, please contact us. A member of the team will respond within 24 hours, usually within minutes.

AFFM offers Allegation Prevention Training.