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"Maine Kids-Kin has been most helpful, supportive and caring.
They have been my shoulder and have been a great source of information."                                                             -Grandmother, Cumberland County

Tip Sheets For Grandfamilies

Taking Care of Yourself

    What You Might Be Feeling

     Relationships With Your Partner

     Grandfamilies Need A Break

     Proven Stress Relievers

     Taking Care of Yourself

     Family At Large - Rocking The Marriage Boat

Financial and Benefit Issues

     Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

     Applying For MaineCare

     Applying For TANF

     Financial Benefits News

     Planning Ahead For Winter Heating

     Help For Heating Your Home This Winter

     Energy Saving Tips

     Benefits QuickLinks from AARP

     New Budget Cuts Could Effect Maine's Grandfamilies

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

      Talking About Parental Substance Abuse

     Talking About Alcohol and Other Drugs

       Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Through Childhood and Adolescense

       Teens and Substance Abuse

      Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders

      Nutrition and ADHD

      Depression

Parenting Tips and Ideas

    Supporting a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered or Questioning Child
                    Click here to read the full article by Dr. Peter Rees.

    Things Children Need From You

     Taking Back The Power

     Visits with Parents

     Is Your Child Ready To Stay Alone?

     Basic Tips for Effective Advocacy at Your Child's School

     Parenting Teens

     Summer Activities for the Family

     Safety Tips for Kids

     Talking about Bullying

     Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Season

     Dealing With Professionals

     Building Your Child's Self Esteem

     Collaborative Problem Solving - Part 1

     Collaborative Problem Solving - Part 2

     Summertime Fun

     Back To School

     Learning About Your Child

     Nighttime Anxiety

     Incorporating Quality Time Into Your Schedule

     Snow Day Activities

     Farm Shares and Family Gardening

     Reading with Kids of All Ages

     Developing Healthy Attachments in Your Family

     Insecure Attachments

     The Importance of Play

     Communication Within A Family

     Talking About Separation Anxiety

     Raising Teens and Tweens: Part 1

     Raising Teens and Tweens: Part 2

Other Resources

     Helpful Websites

     Attorneys and Their Fees

     Special Education Laws - What You Should Know

     Farm Shares and Family Gardening

     Domestic Violence: A Friend or Relative is Being Abused at Home.
            What Do You Do?

     Finding Affordable Dental Care

     Volunteering Together