AUGUSTA (AP) — The state says there’s a continued need for foster homes in Maine as more children come into state custody because of parental substance abuse.
Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew says there’s a particular need for foster families who support reunification as well as those caring for teens, sibling groups and youth with special needs.
The process for applying for a foster parenting license includes a criminal background check and a fire and safety inspection.
Maine has 1,501 licensed foster homes with 1,825 youth in care.
Last year, 905 children entered state custody, and the state says over 60 percent of children coming into care have parental substance abuse as a contributing risk factor to the abuse or neglect.
In Maine, May is Foster Care Awareness Month.
Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have a commenting profile? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.