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Foster Family Day at the Fort
Come Celebrate National Foster Care Month with AFFM. Foster Family Day at the Fort, fun will be had by all! When: May 16, 2020 11:00AM-2:00PM Where: 740 Fort Knox Rd. Prospect, ME Please RSVP to AFFM 827-2331 We look forward to seeing you!
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Committees
AFFM has representation on the following committees Maine Alliance of Family Organizations (MAFO): Through support from MAFO members, families foster and nurture 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 …
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MEET THE AFFM TEAM
Board of Directors President: Barbara Ford Vice President: Shawn Yardley Secretary/Treasurer: Stephanie Watson-Todd Board Members Adrienne Carmack Chelsea McAuliffe Holly Shafer Lynn Copeland Mary Roma Pat Locke Sharon Carter AFFM Staff Executive Director: Travis Bryant Saco Employees (The staff in Saco provides resources, supports, and services for …
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Holiday Gift Program
In 2005 a group of citizens in the Ogunquit area went to their family and friends and asked them to ‘adopt’/sponsor’ children from Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine….This was the start of an amazing relationship between business and the kinship community. If you are interested …
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Volunteering
Volunteers AFFM’s Library – we have a great library and could use some help making it as accessible as possible for all those that use it. We need help with checking books in and out, maintaining the library, updating the database, and many other services. …
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Community Gift
You CAN make a difference!! AFFM has Federal 501(c)(3) tax exempt status as a corporation. Donations are used to provide services not covered under State and or Federal contracts. Such services may include but are not limited to: assisting with legal fees, assistance with fuel …
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Community in Action
AFFM prides themselves in the many different ways they collaborate with local communities in order meet the needs of families. AFFM participates on many various committees, advisory groups, and community partnerships to help identify and create solutions towards helping families. AFFM also works hard to make a …
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AFFM C.A.R.E.S.
Click here for a state-wide listing of C.A.R.E.S. meetings AFFM C.A.R.E.S. Meetings, people may find others that are in a similar situation as their own. Members of a meeting may share their personal experiences and offer one another emotional comfort and moral support. C.A.R.E.S. provide …
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Mentor Service
Why might a mentor be helpful for me? “Mentors help new foster parents understand what information is important to be shared with the caseworker.” “Mentors help foster families understand the importance of birth families and that most of these parents really love their children.” “Mentors …
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