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PublishedFebruary 5, 2021
Report highlights lingering problems in Maine’s child welfare services
An independent ombudsman's report says caseworkers still struggle in assessing risk early in investigations and when deciding whether to reunite children with parents.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2020
Maine maternal and children services to receive $650K in federal funding
Maine’s two U.S. senators say the funds will help with efforts to reduce maternal mortality and infant mortality and improve delivery of maternal care.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
Latest coronavirus case raises new concern for Maine state workers
The largest union representing state workers questions whether enough is being done to protect them from infection.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
After losing state contract, service provider blames DHHS for death of client with disability
The CEO of Residential and Community Support Services accuses the state of dropping off Norman Fisher, 62, without the insulin he needed to treat his diabetes.
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PublishedJune 26, 2019
Since 2007, 18 children have been killed in Maine homes being monitored by the state
Another 34 deaths that were ruled accidental or of natural causes occurred in homes where abuse or neglect was substantiated.
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