Wilton – Kinship Only– Meets Thursday, August 21st, 6:00-7:30 P.M. at SeniorsPlus 284 Main St. Suite 110, Wilton, ME. Childcare is provided with prior RSVP. This meeting is led by Cyndi Dolloff, AFFM Trainer, Facilitator, and Resource Parent. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link.
F/A/K Afternoon- Meets Thursday, August 21st, 12:00-1:30 P.M. by ZOOM. The meeting is led by Brigid Torberg, AFFM Resource Support Coordinator. RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO JOIN THE MEETING. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:
Ellsworth/Machias – F/A/K- Meets Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 5:00-7:30 P.M. at Knowlton Park (160 State Street) for Family Fun Day (See below for details). On-site childcare is provided with advance notice. RSVP IS REQUIRED. RSVP by calling Sheila at 207-827-2331, email sheila@affm.net, or by clicking on the link below. The meeting is led by Mindy Kane, AFFM Kinship Navigator.
Adoption/Permanency Guardianship Meeting – Meets Tuesday, August 19th, 12:00-1:30 P.M. by ZOOM. The meeting is led by Brigid Torberg, AFFM Resource Support Coordinator. This is an open forum discussion group for post adoptive and Permanency Guardianship parents to share success and struggles, ask questions of, and gain support from peers. Expand your village and find support with other families post adoption or permanency guardianship. RSVP IS EACH MONTH REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO JOIN THE MEETING. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:
Orono – F/A/K – Meets Monday, August 18, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 P.M. at the Orono United Methodist Church (36 Oak 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 Bette Hoxie, AFFM Kinship Program Manager, and Foster Parent, Hazel Chick.
Mandated Reporter Training
All resource families are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training when becoming licensed and must renew this training every four years. Join us for this essential training and earn 2 hours towards recertification!
Mandated Reporters play a vital role in Maine’s child protection system, serving as an early warning network to identify suspected child abuse and neglect. By acting promptly, they help prevent serious and long-term harm to children. Professionals who frequently work with children are in the best position to recognize and report suspected abuse or neglect, and the law requires them to do so.
This training ensures that you, as a resource parent, are equipped with the knowledge to fulfill this critical responsibility.
RSVP here: Mandated Reporter Training
District 1-3 Evening Virtual C.A.R.E.S. Meeting
F/A/K Evening- Meets Wednesday, August 13th, 7:00-8:30 P.M. by ZOOM. The meeting is led by Brigid Torberg, AFFM Resource Support Coordinator. RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO JOIN THE MEETING. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:
This workshop is designed to strengthen your documentation skills, transforming them into a powerful tool for effective collaboration with your child’s care team. We’ll dive into the Dos and Don’ts of documentation, clarify what information should be recorded, and help you understand when and with whom to share it.
In the emotionally complex world of foster care, clear and confident documentation is essential. This training will empower you to document appropriately, ensuring your voice is heard and your observations fully support the children in your care.
RSVP here: https://affm.my.site.com/s/Training?inputSession=Empowering
South Portland – F/A/K- Meets Tuesday, August 12th, 6:00-7:30 P.M. at The Point 345 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland. Childcare is provided with prior RSVP. RSVP IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:
Kinship Only: Meets Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 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 Bette Hoxie, AFFM Kinship Program Manager, and Dona Lane, M. ED, Clinical & Educational Consultant.
https://affm.my.site.com/s/CARES