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ME LD802
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Sachs
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AI Summary
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Department of Health and Human Services must increase contract CFS-25-627 with the Youth Leadership Advisory Team at the University of Southern Maine by $20,000 to evaluate mentoring program options for youth with extended care and support agreements
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Youth Leadership Advisory Team will research evidence-based mentoring programs and recommend a model that includes training requirements for mentors, staff, and youth transitioning out of care, plus data collection and analysis components
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Youth with current or past extended care agreements must be consulted in program development, with compensation provided for their participation including supplies and travel
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Department must submit a report with mentoring program recommendations to the Legislature's health and human services committee by January 2, 2027
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General Fund appropriation of $20,000 in FY 2025-26 for this one-time evaluation; approved by Governor on July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Design a Mentoring Program for Youth Who Have Extended Care and Support Agreements with the Department
Children And Families
Last Action
FINALLY PASSED in concurrence.
6/25/2025