Publications
The Maine Children’s Alliance is contracted with the Governor’s Office to operate the Maine Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program. The 8th Annual report of the Ombudsman Program summarizes recommendations made to the Division of Child Welfare Services, Department of Health and Human Services, and it reports on current policies and practices. It also presents data on the Ombudsman Program from 2009-2010. Positive trends are summarized; this year’s report highlights the success of Kinship Care in helping children stay out of residential care while reducing state costs.
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2011
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2010
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2009
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2008
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2007
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2006
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2005
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2004
- Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2003