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C.A.R.E.S.- Skowhegan – F/A/K

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Skowhegan – F/A/K – Meets Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00-5:30 P.M. at The Federated Church (13 Island Avenue). On-site childcare is available with advance notice. RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH. RSVP by calling Sheila at 207-827-2331, emailing sheila@affm.net, or by clicking on the link below.  The meeting is led by Foster parent Amanda Walz.

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C.A.R.E.S. Statewide F/A/K

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Statewide, Virtual Meetings F/A/K-  Meets Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 A.M. by ZOOM Conferencing.   RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO JOIN THE MEETING. RSVP by calling Sheila at 207-827-2331, email sheila@affm.net, or by clicking on the link below. The meeting is led by Brigid Torberg, AFFM Resource Support Coordinator.

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C.A.R.E.S-Augusta – F/A/K-

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District 5

(Kennebec & Somerset Counties)                                                                                

Augusta – F/A/K– Meets Monday, September 8, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 P.M. by ZOOM Conferencing.  RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO JOIN THE MEETING.  RSVP by calling Sheila at 207-827-2331, email sheila@affm.net, or by clicking on the link below.  The meeting is led by Adoptive/Foster parents Mark Pomeroy & Amanda Frost.

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Grandparents’ Day! RSVP for FREE Admission!

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You’re Invited!
September is National Kinship Care Month, and we’re celebrating kinship families on Grandparents’ Day-💜
Free Admission!
📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Coastal Children’s Museum (75 Mechanic St., Rockland)
Hosted by Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine & The Kinship Program-
Mark your calendars & join us- we can’t wait to see you!

Training-Education is Special

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Education is Special
Date: 9/3/25 | Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Virtual Training
Resource families reserve your spot today and empower a child:
Navigating special education in Maine can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone! This training will break down the basics of IEPs and 504 Plans, explain the special education process, and give you practical tools to advocate confidently for a child’s needs.
Presenters:
Allison Weist, Parent Trainer, Maine Parent Federation, INC
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Dylan Campbell, Youth Coordinator & Parent Trainer, Maine Parent Federation, INC
Why attend? You’ll leave prepared to be an active and informed partner in a child’s education. We can’t wait to see you there!

 *In-Person Meetings* Waterboro – F/A/K-C.A.R.E.S.

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Districts 1 – 3 

(York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties)

 *In-Person Meetings*

Waterboro – F/A/K- On Hold Until Tuesday, September 2nd, 6:00-7:30 P.M. at Massabesic Adult Learning Center 84 West Road Massabesic East, Waterboro, ME 04087. Childcare is provided with prior RSVP. RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH. The meeting is led by Brigid Torberg, AFFM Resource Support Coordinator. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:

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C.A.R.E.S-Waterboro – F/A/K-

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Districts 1 – 3 

(York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties)

 *In-Person Meetings*

Waterboro – F/A/K- Tuesday, September 2nd, 6:00-7:30 P.M. at Massabesic Adult Learning Center 84 West Road Massabesic East, Waterboro, ME 04087. Childcare is provided with prior RSVP. RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH. The meeting is led by Brigid Torberg, AFFM Resource Support Coordinator. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:

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C.A.R.E.S Belfast – F/A/K: 

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District 4

(Waldo, Knox & Lincoln Counties)

Belfast – F/A/K:  Meets Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at the Baptist Church (95 High Street).  On-site childcare is available with advance notice. RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH.  RSVP by calling Sheila at 207-827-2331, email sheila@affm.net, or by clicking on the link below.  The meeting is led by Pat Tavernakis, AFFM Trainer.

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