Agency Goals for the Year
- Expand Root-Cause Prevention Programs – Directly invest in and scale primary prevention initiatives that address the underlying stresses of child abuse and neglect before they ever happen.
- Deliver Comprehensive Family Resources – Provide tangible resources, education, and support systems that build parental resilience and help families in Maine thrive.
- Center Families as Decision-Making Partners – Incorporate parent and family voices into our core program designs, ensuring our services are responsive to the actual needs of our communities.
- Mobilize Community Partnerships and Engagement – Build and deepen collaborative networks with local organizations and individuals to expand the reach, impact, and learning of our prevention efforts.
- Equip the Frontline Prevention Workforce – Strengthen the statewide prevention infrastructure by delivering responsive training, data tracking, and public awareness tools to family support professionals.
Fundraising events/Opportunities
Maine Children’s Trust drives impact through critical annual events and public awareness campaigns. Key opportunities include April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month events and our major In-Service held annually in the fall, which brings together hundreds of professionals from across the state. Donors and businesses can contribute through scalable sponsorship tiers ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Businesses gain immense visibility through paid media advertisements, event signage, and recognition as partners of vital initiatives like our Community Baby Showers or The Front Porch Project. Individual donors can make a direct impact by funding tangible family needed items with 98% of all contributions directly advancing our mission.
Giving opportunities
Maine Children’s Trust offers year-round opportunities to support our statewide network of family support organizations. Donors can contribute through the State Tax Check-Off to directly support Community Baby Showers, make tax-free IRA distributions (ages 70½+), or give meaningful Honorarium or Memorial gifts. Your support and corporate sponsorships expand fund vital resilience-building initiatives such as parenting education, community resources, data-driven partnerships, and early and ongoing support for families across all 16 Maine counties.
Volunteer opportunities
Maine Children’s Trust offers rewarding volunteer opportunities that support our mission as well as providers working across the state to strengthen families and communities. Businesses and individuals can donate their time by hosting or assisting with community diaper and baby resource drives, assembling essential care packages, and support distributing parenting educational materials statewide. You can also lend professional expertise to support our public awareness campaigns, assist with administrative projects, or help organize fundraising events.
Additionally, we can connect you with local programs directly in your area that offer events, family support programs, and other efforts to assist with community event planning, operational support, and other needs that build stronger, more resilient communities.
