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Independent Living Program

Maine: Youth Transition Services (Chafee Foster Care Independence Program)

The Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) believes youth transition planning and life skills development should be done concurrently with ongoing...

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(207) 624-7928

dulcey.laberge@maine.gov

http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/cw/chafee.htm

Health care

Maine Medicaid: My Maine Connection

Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...

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(855) 797-4357

mmchelp.dhhs@maine.gov

https://www1.maine.gov/benefits/account/login.html

Youth or Alumni Group

Maine: Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT)

The Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT) is the voice for Maine’s youth in Foster Care. YLAT is a partnership of youth and adults working together to...

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(207) 780-5867

https://www.ylat.org/

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.