Maine department of health and human services
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PublishedApril 4, 2018
Maine Voices: Bill is investment in helping the homeless battle opioid addiction
The HOUSE pilot project would provide rapid housing and medication-assisted treatment for those struggling with substance abuse.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2018
Maine Voices: Why is Maine’s child welfare ombudsman out of the loop?
Two tweaks to the system can enhance her input about cases like Marissa Kennedy's.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2018
LePage says he’ll address ‘major holes’ in Maine’s system for protecting at-risk children
The governor also questions why a state agency prioritizes family reunification in its cases and suggests that may change, despite extensive research showing that the policy is best for kids.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2018
Our View: Independent probe of DHHS failures needed
And Gov. LePage needs to recognize his role in changes that should have been made to protect children like Marissa Kennedy.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2018
Ex-DHHS chief says department hiding behind confidentiality in child’s death
DHHS appears to be invoking confidentiality laws to justify not explaining its role, says Michael Petit, who was commissioner of what was then the Maine Department of Human Services.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2018
Our View: Child’s death calls for investigation of DHHS
Officials should not hide behind laws meant to protect the victim's privacy, not theirs.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2018
Republican, Democratic House leaders: Finish raising rates for care of Maine’s most vulnerable adults
To see their quality of life threatened hurts not only our communities but also the very success of our state.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2018
Our View: DHHS should be more open about child’s death to prevent future harm to kids
People say they reported abuse at Sharon and Julio Carrillo's house. Why wasn't it stopped?
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2018
Maine Voices: Foster parents struggle in imperfect system, but can’t walk away
Those who want change plan a Hall of Flags event Wednesday to answer questions, share resources and maybe -- just maybe -- get a few kids home.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2017
Our View: Keeping families together could help with Maine drug fight
In Old Town, a couple get back on track after a mentor opens her home to them and their baby.
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