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Governor Baldacci Issues Foster Care Month Proclamation
April 29, 2010Maine Governor John E. Baldacci issued a proclamation recognizing May as National Foster Care Month in honor of the contributions foster parents and families, individuals, and public and private organizations make to support youth in care.
Three City Mayors in Maine Sign Proclamation to Protect Children
April 26, 2010In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Mayors Colleen Hilton of Westbrook, Tom Coward of South Portland, and Nick Mavodones of Portland proclaimed April 30 Community Partnerships for Protecting Children Day in their respective cities.
Maine Coalition Kicks Off Statewide Effort to Promote Tax Credits for Working Families
January 12, 2010Every year, Maine residents do not realize they qualify for thousands of dollars of income tax credits, leaving millions of their hard-earned dollars unclaimed. Throughout the state, 25 percent of residents do not apply for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) – leaving up to $5,657 on the table for each qualifying household.
Prudential Financial Supports Maine Kids in Foster Care
August 13, 2009Staff members at Prudential Financial in Downtown Portland held a "Backpack Challenge" to prepare local children and youth in foster care for the new school year.
Florence Young and Casey Family Services Honored for Helping Low-Income Families
May 28, 2009Women, Work & Community honored Florence Young, a social worker with Casey Family Services in Portland, as one of six statewide champions for Maine women and communities at its 13th anniversary celebration held May 21 in Augusta, Maine