foster care
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2021
Lawsuit faults Maine DHHS for use of powerful medications on foster children
The federal government raised concerns about the use of psychotropic medications on Maine foster children in 2018.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
She became a self-advocate while in foster care
Mariah Knight of Westbrook finally found a great foster family as a sophomore in high school.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
She moved at least 10 times
After aging out of foster care, Tiffani Melia was homeless, but now she's a college student.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
Maine foster children linger in state care longer than most states
Extended stays – the state's 21-month-long median duration is the nation's third-highest – contribute to worse outcomes for children, research suggests.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
Bangor woman moved eight times while in foster care
But Amanda Sweden learned to develop resilience, and now she's independent.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2019
Our View: Kids in foster care being left behind
A new housing program has potential, but help must reach these vulnerable children much sooner.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
New federal program could help youths aging out of foster care in Maine
Vouchers could provide housing for as many as 25 young adults in Greater Portland.