LEWISTON — Stephen B. Jacobs, MD, a Lewiston pediatrician, has been selected by the Maine Children’s Trust to receive a statewide award for his longstanding efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. Jacobs will receive the Professional Advocate award at the group’s annual recognition event Thursday, Oct. 19, for what the group said were his […]
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For volunteer, helping families early a bonus
LEWISTON — For Ashley Pulkkinen, volunteering for Advocates for Children has given her a way to help families before there is a problem. She’s seen what happens to families after. “This is not coming to families, but coming along side of them and being a piece of prevention,” she said. “You are building a relationship […]
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Local organizations collect gifts for children
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area are teaming up with Androscoggin County Head Start, Advocates for Children, Tri-County Mental Health Services and Safe Voices to brighten the holidays for local families in need. From now until Thursday, Dec. 17, members can donate new toys and […]
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Lewiston-Auburn this week
TUESDAY, Aug. 11 AUBURN — SMART Baby Workshop for parents, sponsored by Advocates for Children, 1 to 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, for new and expectant parents. SMART stands for sensory, motor, attachment, reading and temperament. Free admission, registration not needed. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the City Council chambers on the […]
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Two new employees join Advocates for Children
LEWISTON — Advocates for Children hired Brenna O’Sullivan and Sarah Tatlock. O’Sullivan, a Maine native, recently moved back to her home state from Memphis, Tenn. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a focus in social psychology. She has taught middle school science; developed and facilitated programs with nonprofits that serve individuals […]
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Auburn schools will ask parental permission before teaching about sex abuse
AUBURN — Before any kindergarten, second- or fourth-grader receives safety lessons that teach vocabulary words of “breasts,” “buttocks,” “vagina” and “penis,” the Auburn School Department will ask parents to say yes or no on whether their child can be in the class, Superintendent Katy Grondin said. That’s a change. Before now, it was up to […]