05/30/2026
Public Input Request: TAKE THE SURVEY
https://forms.gle/ybhBGq2PhdwPw6u97
Maine is expanding a program to help support advocacy within families and our state.
Educare Central Maine is establishing a new program to help support advocacy within the community.
05/30/2026
Public Input Request: TAKE THE SURVEY
https://forms.gle/ybhBGq2PhdwPw6u97
05/28/2026
There is information and support out there that can help the experience of parenting feel better.
Be There for ME is for all parents and caregivers in Maine, and the people who support them. The resources on BeThereForME.org are judgement-free places to start to find support.
05/20/2026
Asking for help is hard. But sometimes the hardest part is figuring out what would be helpful, or where a good place to start might be. Whether it’s something you need for yourself, something to help your family, or just someone to talk to, help is out there.
To get started, visit BeThereforME.org.
05/14/2026
05/13/2026
Big feelings can be a lot for little ones—and for parents, too! Every child processes emotions in their own way, and it’s not always easy to know what they need.
Small steps like talking about feelings or creating a calm corner can make a big difference. Remember, support is out there for both you and your child.
Learn more about what support is out there on BeThereForMe.org
05/12/2026
Are you a provider, or do you know of a provider, who works with families involved in Child Protective Services?
Come to this FREE Zoom by Parents for Parents educational session.
Child Protective Services 101: For Providers, By Parents. This session is being offered on June 4, 2026, 1-2:30 pm
Child Protective Services 101 Provider Registration Form: https://forms.gle/mwg2BzrJcLCqNHqT7
05/12/2026
Join OCFS for a special listening tour this spring, summer, and fall! 📣
Please fill out the interest form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTmaB51b-fRVPqFFaEJBihcNUN1FRRUtNRk1GQ0JYQkQ0VkNSMUdMRFVEMi4u
05/11/2026
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05/03/2026
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05/01/2026
🎟️ Early Bird Registration Opening Soon!
Join us October 23–24, 2026 in Bangor for Maine’s premier early childhood education conference—and take advantage of early bird pricing while it lasts.
Secure your spot at a reduced rate when registration begins through June 1st and be part of two energizing days filled with dynamic workshops, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking with early childhood professionals from across Maine.
✨ Explore topics like nature-based learning, social-emotional development, educator wellness, leadership, and more—all designed to support your work and inspire new ideas you can bring back to your program.
✨ Planning ahead pays off—early bird is the best available rate, though additional discounted options may be released in June.
Be ready to register!