Orono – F/A/K – Meets Monday, September 21, 2026 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 Foster Parent, Hazel Chick.
*Please Note Different Time for this month’s Meeting* F/A/K Afternoon- Meets Thursday, September 17th, 11:00 A.M.-12:30 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:
Saco/Biddeford – Kinship Only- Meets Wednesday, September 16th, at The Kimball Health Center Conference Room 333 Lincoln St Saco (Not in the AFFM Office but in the same building as the AFFM Office.) NO childcare is provided at this meeting. This meeting is led by Chad Rosas, AFFM Kinship Navigator and Resource Parent. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:
Ellsworth – F/A/K- Meets Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 P.M. at The United Baptist Church (28 Hancock Street). 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
*Please Note Different Time for this month’s Meeting* Adoption/Permanency Guardianship Meeting – Meets Tuesday, September 15th, 11:00A.M.-12:30 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 an d 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:
Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for a special day at Conant Apple Orchard filled with fun, connection, and appreciation as we celebrate the incredible dedication and love of kinship families.
Bring the whole family! Enjoy a day of outdoor fun, connect with other kinship families, and celebrate the important role you play in the lives of children and youth.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Conant Apple Orchard
We can’t wait to gather together and celebrate ALL kinship families during National Kinship Care Month!
F/A/K Evening- Meets Wednesday, September 9th, 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: