Be There for ME

Supporting Parents and Caregivers in Maine.

It can be hard to ask for help or even know what’s out there. You’re not alone. Be There for ME is a place to start to find support.

When life gets hard (and it does) support is out there.

Taking care of yourself and your children can be hard. While children bring great joy, parenting is not picture perfect. Everyone needs help sometimes, whether that’s paying bills, finding affordable child care, or dealing with your own feelings and stress. Be There for ME is a judgement-free place to get connected to support. Learn more.

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I am a Parent/Caregiver Looking for Support With:

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I'm not sure where to start
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Housing
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Transportation
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Getting Everyday Items
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Food
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Child Care
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My Child's Health or Development
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Being a New Parent or Caregiver
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My Feelings or Stress
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My Child's Feelings or Stress
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Drugs or Alcohol
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Something Else
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What is Be There for ME?

Be There for ME is for all parents and caregivers in Maine, and the people who support them. Finding support can be hard and take time. Make that first step today, even if you’re not sure where to go. The resources on this website are judgement-free places to start to find support.

Everyone has a role to play. Not a parent or caregiver? You can help families in your community by sharing Be There for ME and using the toolkit.

Be There for ME was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Child Welfare Action Network in partnership with a diverse group of parents and caregivers. This website was created based on what parents and caregivers said they need and how they talk about their lives. The resources on this website are not an exhaustive list of available supports.