Lewiston / Auburn – F/A/K-Meets Tuesday, July 22nd, 6:00-7:30 P.M. location SeniorsPlus 8 Falcon Rd, Lewiston. Childcare is provided with prior RSVP. The meeting is led by Deb Hallowell, AFFM Facilitator and Resource Parent. RSVP by calling Brigid at 207-827-2331 or email brigid@affm.net or clicking the below link:
Orono – F/A/K – Meets Monday, July 21, 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.
Wilton – Kinship Only– Meets Thursday, July 17th, 6:00-7:30 P.M. at SeniorsPlus 284 Main St. Suite 110, Wilton, ME. Childcare is NOT available for this month only. 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, July 17th, 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, July 15, 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.
Ellsworth & Machias AFFM C.A.R.E.S. Groups are inviting all Hancock and Washington County Foster, Adoptive and Kinship families, along with DHHS staff, to join us for our annual Family Fun Event at Knowlton Park (160 State Street) on July 15, 2025 from 5:00-7:30 PM. Enjoy a fun and relaxed atmosphere, socialization and support while the children play on the playground and, weather permitting, the splash pad. Please provide swimwear, towel, sunscreen and any other necessary items for your child. Childcare will be provided. Feel free to bring a meal for you and your child. AFFM will provide light snacks, water and dessert.
Please RSVP by calling Sheila at 207-827-2331, email sheila@affm.net, or by clicking on the above link.
Adoption/Permanency Guardianship Meeting – Meets Tuesday, July 15th, 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:
Visits are a crucial yet often challenging part of the reunification process. They can bring up a range of emotions and behaviors for children in foster care. In this training, we will explore the importance of visits, provide guidance on helping foster children navigate their emotions, and offer strategies to support birth families throughout the process. Ultimately, visits play a vital role in family reunification—the primary goal of foster care. This training will offer Resource families the guidance in supervising these visits effectively and safely. RSVP here: Building Safe Connections: Supervising Child Visitation
Back-to-School Program July 14 – August 4 Get ready for the new school year! Our annual Back-to-School Program kicks off July 14 and runs through August 4th:
AFFM’s Back-to-School Program Helping foster, adoptive & kinship families get ready for the school year!
Kids may receive a backpack, school supplies, personal care items & possibly a new outfit* (based on donations).
For grades K–12 (ages 5–18) Deadline: Monday, August 4th Please don’t apply if you’re using another program, we want to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone that signs up thank you for understanding!
Want to help? We are especially in need of Walmart or Target gift cards in $25, $50, or $75 amounts for teens. If you or your organization would like to donate, we’d love your support-Call AFFM : 207-827-2331 for more information
Damariscotta – F/A/K: Meets Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at the YMCA (525 Main Street). Childcare is not available at this time. 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.
F/A/K Evening- Meets Wednesday, July 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:
