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ME LD1397
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Crafts
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AI Summary
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Requires the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to fund community-based organizations that administer family-centered programs promoting positive childhood experiences and increased social and economic mobility
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Funded programs must include those rated "well-supported," "supported," or "promising" by the federal Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse
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Programs using "2-generation" or "whole family" approaches to child and family well-being are also eligible for funding
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Amends the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act (22 MRSA §4004) by adding a new subsection on community-based organization funding
Legislative Description
An Act to Fund Community-based Organizations to Prevent and Reduce the Risk of Children's Involvement in the Child Welfare System
Children And Families
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/20/2025