Publication Archive
April 13, 2013 In 2011, an estimated 24.2 percent of Maine’s children under age five lived in poverty and were eligible for Head Start. In 2011- 2012, Maine Head Start served an estimated 28% of income eligible children ages birth to five years old. However, the percent of children being served differs by age. Early Head Start served approximately 11% of the income-eligible infants and toddlers, while Head Start enrolled an estimated 48% of three and four year olds living in poverty.
February 29, 2020 The State of Maine is at an important crossroads in its juvenile justice system, with an exciting window of opportunity. The problems in the system have been well-known for many years, and significant progress has been made in several areas. But over-incarceration continues and years of under-investment in behavioral health and other services has left the state without adequate programs and services to meet the needs of young people.
April 30, 2021 Slides from the presentation of the 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book to the Children's Caucus. The Data Book, produced every other year by the Maine Children's Alliance, is the only comprehensive report of the physical, social, economic, and educational well-being of Maine children.
July 11, 2019 Just the overview of county data from Maine KIDS COUNT, 2019
July 13, 2020 We are all eager to provide an improved academic experience for students this fall, and ideally, for a safe return to classroom instruction. As state and local leaders consider the reopening of schools, there are many important factors that should be considered. In addition to the necessary health and safety considerations of students and staff, it is critical to also address social-emotional and mental health, as well as the needs of specific student populations.
March 29, 2017 Report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs of the Maine Legislature • The brain’s architecture is shaped during a child’s early years, establishing a sturdy or shaky foundation for all of the learning and development that follows. Efforts to support the development of both cognitive and socialemotional skills deserve more attention in the design and functioning of early care and education programs.
October 20, 2021 These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
February 2, 2024 Maine demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being.
October 15, 2019 Maine Together is a nonpartisan coalition of Maine organizations that recognizes the vital role federal domestic programs play in supporting Maine’s economy and people.
October 15, 2019 For over 40 years, the Maine Women’s Lobby has been an advocate on the issues affecting the lives of Maine women and girls. We work to create a future that is free from violence, free from discrimination, with access to health care, and real economic security.
January 20, 2020 The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a critical program with a long history of bipartisan support and a track record of success that provides quality, affordable health care coverage to children from low-income households, who don’t meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid. CHIP ensures these Maine kids can access the health care they need to stay on track to become healthy, successful adults.
March 8, 2021 The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a critical program with a long history of bipartisan support and a track record of success that provides quality, affordable health care coverage to children from low income households, who do not meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid. CHIP ensures these Maine kids can access the health care they need to stay on track to become healthy, successful adults.