Maine Children's Alliance

Shoutout to our executive Director, Ashleigh, and our Data Coordinator, Kinch, for their strong muscles 💪🏼 Phew! We did it. Special thanks to Senator Joseph Rafferty and Representative Michael Brennan for their support!

From our office on State St., to the parking garage on Capitol St., into the Cross Building, through the tunnel to the Capitol, up the stairs to security, into the elevators to the 3rd floor, and finally to the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate!

Today we delivered our 2024 Kids Count Data Books to legislators! 📚📝🍎📖 The Book will be placed on their desks before they’re in session tomorrow morning. The Book will also be available online soon.

To read the full plan, tap the link below ⬇️ maine.gov/dhhs/sites/mai…

"....We need to really zoom out and look at the big picture. That means making sure that kids have what they need. That means making sure that families have what they need, they can meet their basic needs, they're able to provide that safety and stability for their children."

@FoxABCMaine interviewed MCA's Melissa Hackett about the State's new Child Safety and Well-Being Plan! shorturl.at/ramgU

“It’s important that this plan is not just about policies – it is about people....It was shaped by the voices of families and communities, and we invite all Mainers to play a role in making it a success." - Melissa Hackett, MCA Staff Member mainemorningstar.com/2025/02/11/chi…

In response to the emerging dispute in Augusta over the Supplemental Budget and proposed caps on MaineCare payments, MPCA, a membership organization representing the state’s Community Health Centers & the largest primary care network in the state, issued the following statement.

Did you know that ME just recently established its own Paid Family Leave program? Program benefits will kick off in 2026 and will ensure 12 weeks of paid leave for Maine workers! Graphic from our friends at @MEWomensLobby! shorturl.at/tvJuc

Our new op-ed is out in the @PressHerald! Medicaid is a lifeline for Mainers. We encourage you to contact your U.S. Senators and Reps and let them know what Medicaid means to you and your family. shorturl.at/nYeKo

Child care workers deserve to make a living wage. The proposed State budget would jeopardize existing modest stipends for child care workers. Check out this letter to the editor from Biddeford's Jennifer Weber below! ⬇️ onlylinks.cc/TyNh

#SaveTheDate for the @CenterforStates Child Welfare Virtual Expo 2024. Stay tuned for more information on this year’s #CWVE, now scheduled for May 22–23. You won’t want to miss out!

More children and young adults are now eligible for no-cost or low-cost health coverage through Maine’s Medicaid program, MaineCare! To learn more, visit mainecahc.org/wp-content/upl… or call our HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476. #MaineCare #CubCare

MidCoast Community Collaborative has created a new approach to connecting children and families with support they need in the MidCoast area. Learn more about their work: bit.ly/2023giraffeawa…

Adryanna Viles is passionate about speaking up against injustice and advocating for her fellow youth. Concerned about student needs not being met, she and another youth spoke to their local School Committee. Learn more: bit.ly/2023giraffeawa…

Crystal Cron and the Presenté! team speak truth to power about the barriers Indigenous & Afro-Latinx people face - and the systemic solutions to address them. Learn more about their work for Maine people under 21: bit.ly/2023giraffeawa…

TimberHP 2023 Best Place for Working Parents® business designation recognizes their commitment to supporting working parents through policies and practices. Learn how they support their employees who need child care: bit.ly/2023giraffeawa…