Children’s Advocacy

Press Release: Disability Rights Maine Maintains Opposition to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities in Maine

by Julia Endicott | Dec 4, 2024 | Children's & Education Rights, Children's Advocacy, Press Releases

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 978-877-3871 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2024 Disability Rights Maine Maintains Opposition to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities in Maine Augusta – Today, the State of Maine released a request for...

Press Release: Advocates Respond to Settlement Agreement Requiring Maine to Bring its Behavioral Health System for Children into Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

by Sara Squires | Nov 26, 2024 | Children's Advocacy, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2024 Advocates Respond to Settlement Agreement Requiring Maine to Bring its Behavioral Health System for Children into Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Augusta – Today, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)...

Maine Family Engagement Survey

by Julia Endicott | Nov 14, 2024 | Announcements, Children's & Education Rights, Children's Advocacy

The Statewide Family Engagement Center for Maine, Consortium for Engaging Families Across Maine (CEFAM) is asking families to take this short survey to help shape future programs and resources. You can enter to win a $50 gift certificate after completing the survey,...

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Respond to U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against State of Maine for Failures in Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System

by Julia Endicott | Sep 9, 2024 | Children's & Education Rights, Children's Advocacy, News, Press Releases

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 978-877-3871 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2024 Advocates Respond to U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against State of Maine for Failures in Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System The suit comes after more than...

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates respond to DOJ investigation finding significant failures in Maine’s children’s behavioral health system

by Julia Endicott | Jun 23, 2022 | Children's Advocacy, Press Releases

The investigation adds to years of evidence that Maine is institutionalizing children with disabilities, instead of providing necessary supports in the community PORTLAND — An investigation into Maine’s children’s behavioral health system by the United States...

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Press Release: Disability Rights Maine Maintains Opposition to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities in Maine

Press Release: Advocates Respond to Settlement Agreement Requiring Maine to Bring its Behavioral Health System for Children into Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Maine Family Engagement Survey

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Respond to U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against State of Maine for Failures in Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates respond to DOJ investigation finding significant failures in Maine’s children’s behavioral health system

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