Respite is short term, usually lasting less than a full day and never lasting more than three weeks. Respite is not day care and cannot be used while parents are working.
In the State of Maine, only individuals holding a license from the Department of Human Services may care for a child in the provider's home for more than 23 continuous hours. However, care may last for more than 23 continuous hours in the child's home.
Respite is a state-wide contracted service of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Respite Providers are paid for their services as independent contractors with funds made available by DHHS. The following agencies administrate the Respite Program for their respective regions.
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Region III |
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Woodfords Family Services |
The Children's Center |
UCP of Northeastern Maine |
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P.O. Box 1768 |
1 Alden Avenue |
700 Mt. Hope Ave., Ste. 320 |
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Portland, ME 04104 |
Augusta, ME 04330 |
Bangor, ME 04401 |
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Phone: (207) 878-9663 |
Phone: (207) 626-3497 |
Phone: (207) 941-2952 |
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Toll Free: (800) 439-0314 |
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Toll Free: (877) 603-0030 |
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Fax: (207) 878-2259 |
Fax: (207) 626-6211 |
Fax: (207) 941-2955 |
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Cumberland |
Androscoggin |
Aroostook |
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York |
Franklin |
Hancock |
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Kennebec |
Penobscot |
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Knox |
Piscataquis |
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Lincoln |
Washington |
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Oxford |
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Sagadahoc |
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Somerset |
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Waldo |
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