I (Lauren) found this place for women's health! Their e-mail is http://mabelwadsworth.pulsemarketingbangor.com/mambo2/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 they have many different services for women. There vision is: Knowledge about our bodies and our sexuality, Resources and clinical services offered in an environment of support and concern, A network that acknowledges our common experiences as women, A focal point for our energy in the enhancement and celebration of women’s lives, A feminist organization in Maine for the enrichment of all people .
This is great a place where women can go and receive help!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
College Programs and Note to all Visitors in Maine and Out of State
First off we would like to welcome our first follower Camille,
A note to non Mainers including Camille: though many programs are just for Mainers, there are also many national programs listed here.
Lower income parents of college bound students, did you know that college can be very affordable.
As an example, my son goes to a select private college that offers 100% need based aid. If my son(I;m Michelle) would have gone to the state university, it would have been $20,000 something more!Select schools are usually less expensive because they have larger endowments. Harvard for example offers free scholarships to all admitted students.
"Our new financial aid policy has dramatically reduced the amount families with incomes below $180,000 are expected to pay, and parents of families with incomes below $60,000 are not expected to contribute at all to college costs".http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do
Yes, its extremely difficult to get in, that's why its important for students to apply to several schools.
There are also numerous scholarships programs that many college bound students and their parents simply are not aware of:
Quest Bridge is a national program that offers full scholarships at top notch colleges and universities to very high achieving low income students. Here is the main site:http://www.questbridge.org/Here is the link to the National College Match Program:http://www.questbridge.org/students/program.html
They also have college prep programs:http://www.questbridge.org/cps/info.php
A note to non Mainers including Camille: though many programs are just for Mainers, there are also many national programs listed here.
Lower income parents of college bound students, did you know that college can be very affordable.
As an example, my son goes to a select private college that offers 100% need based aid. If my son(I;m Michelle) would have gone to the state university, it would have been $20,000 something more!Select schools are usually less expensive because they have larger endowments. Harvard for example offers free scholarships to all admitted students.
"Our new financial aid policy has dramatically reduced the amount families with incomes below $180,000 are expected to pay, and parents of families with incomes below $60,000 are not expected to contribute at all to college costs".http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do
Yes, its extremely difficult to get in, that's why its important for students to apply to several schools.
There are also numerous scholarships programs that many college bound students and their parents simply are not aware of:
Quest Bridge is a national program that offers full scholarships at top notch colleges and universities to very high achieving low income students. Here is the main site:http://www.questbridge.org/Here is the link to the National College Match Program:http://www.questbridge.org/students/program.html
They also have college prep programs:http://www.questbridge.org/cps/info.php
Thursday, October 21, 2010
HomeSchooling Supplies Program and Visitor Request
Hi visitors,
We have a request for you all- to please throw a post in the comment section. Are you looking for info on a particular service? been helped by a program? Know of programs yet to be mentioned ect?
Thanks,
The moderators☺
Are there any homeschoolers or would be homeschoolers out there? In addition to The Maine Children's Scholarship Fund I (Michelle) posted on Oct. 12, there is also The Book Samaritan,a national program, that provides homeschooling materials for homeschooling families in financial need.
http://www.thebooksamaritan.com/p/how-does-it-work.html
We have a request for you all- to please throw a post in the comment section. Are you looking for info on a particular service? been helped by a program? Know of programs yet to be mentioned ect?
Thanks,
The moderators☺
Are there any homeschoolers or would be homeschoolers out there? In addition to The Maine Children's Scholarship Fund I (Michelle) posted on Oct. 12, there is also The Book Samaritan,a national program, that provides homeschooling materials for homeschooling families in financial need.
http://www.thebooksamaritan.com/p/how-does-it-work.html
Website's for Dad's to
I (Lauren) found these websites on Maine.gove for dad's:
http://www.dadsadventure.com/ This website has many things for first time dads filled with information, articles, video's, a magazine and an ask a dad part.
http://www.fathers.com/ National Center for fathers
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/ for dads who are raising children with specail health care needs and developmental disabilites.
http://www.slowlane.com/ great site for stay at home dads
http://www.dadsadventure.com/ This website has many things for first time dads filled with information, articles, video's, a magazine and an ask a dad part.
http://www.fathers.com/ National Center for fathers
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/ for dads who are raising children with specail health care needs and developmental disabilites.
http://www.slowlane.com/ great site for stay at home dads
WIC not just for mom's
WIC provides information about feeding children, shopping and cooking tips, parenting ideas, recipes and more. We can also help you find resources in your community or area.
You can apply for your children under the age of five and bring them to their appointments. You can be a single dad or a married dad. You can be a working dad - ask your local WIC office about early morning, evening or lunchtime appointments.
This is the link to see all the different locations of WIC offices and contact information
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/wic/locations.htm
Found by Lauren
You can apply for your children under the age of five and bring them to their appointments. You can be a single dad or a married dad. You can be a working dad - ask your local WIC office about early morning, evening or lunchtime appointments.
This is the link to see all the different locations of WIC offices and contact information
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/wic/locations.htm
Found by Lauren
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Penquis Cap
I (Lauren) wanted to let everyone know about different services that Penquis offer because some people do not realize this. There web site is http://www.penquis.org/ and you can also find them on faceboook at www.faebook.com/Penquishelpingtodaybuildingtomorrow.
Here is a list of some services
LiHEAP also know as Low-income Hom Energy Assistance Program this is to help with fuel assistances for families who need it, also if you qualify for this program you could also qualify for the Weatherization Program where they would help improve your home.
Family Development Account (FDA) this is a program where every dollor you save is going towards a purchase of a house, eduction or to start a business and the FDA Coalitin matches it with up to four additional dollars.
Penquis Community and Family supposr case managemtn services are available to help you find resources to help people through difficult times.
Head Start is available for free of charge to income eligibe families and they have different sites though out the state.
Assisted living services are located in Bangor, Millinocket, and Camden, 24 hour attendants in case of an emergency.
Journey House is a transitional housing program for pregnant an parenting young women ages 16-21 who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or are in unsafe living situation. They have 24 hour support, case management, parenting and life skills traning, access to health care, childcare, and educational opportunites as well as job training.
Pathway Project no cost training opportunity will provide green construction skills, with support in apprenticeship, college credit, on job training and job placement support.
Parents are Teachers too, is a home visitng program that provides information, suppot, encouragement and ongoing play groups to first -time parents and teen parents.
Reverse Mortgages to homeowners age 62 and older.
Lynx Transportantion for individuals who need rides to medical and social sercice appointments fees depend on where you reside and where you are going.
Here is a list of some services
LiHEAP also know as Low-income Hom Energy Assistance Program this is to help with fuel assistances for families who need it, also if you qualify for this program you could also qualify for the Weatherization Program where they would help improve your home.
Family Development Account (FDA) this is a program where every dollor you save is going towards a purchase of a house, eduction or to start a business and the FDA Coalitin matches it with up to four additional dollars.
Penquis Community and Family supposr case managemtn services are available to help you find resources to help people through difficult times.
Head Start is available for free of charge to income eligibe families and they have different sites though out the state.
Assisted living services are located in Bangor, Millinocket, and Camden, 24 hour attendants in case of an emergency.
Journey House is a transitional housing program for pregnant an parenting young women ages 16-21 who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or are in unsafe living situation. They have 24 hour support, case management, parenting and life skills traning, access to health care, childcare, and educational opportunites as well as job training.
Pathway Project no cost training opportunity will provide green construction skills, with support in apprenticeship, college credit, on job training and job placement support.
Parents are Teachers too, is a home visitng program that provides information, suppot, encouragement and ongoing play groups to first -time parents and teen parents.
Reverse Mortgages to homeowners age 62 and older.
Lynx Transportantion for individuals who need rides to medical and social sercice appointments fees depend on where you reside and where you are going.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Hello visitors!
Just want to mention that The Gear Network here in Maine in addition to offering many parenting classes, (info on those can be found on our event calendar at the bottom of the page, Gear also offers monthly support groups around the state, to discuss children's behavior and emotional concerns. Child care is provided during the meetings.
Local groups can be found by clicking on the country in which the town is in.
http://www.gearparentnetwork.com/support/groups/
Just want to mention that The Gear Network here in Maine in addition to offering many parenting classes, (info on those can be found on our event calendar at the bottom of the page, Gear also offers monthly support groups around the state, to discuss children's behavior and emotional concerns. Child care is provided during the meetings.
Local groups can be found by clicking on the country in which the town is in.
http://www.gearparentnetwork.com/support/groups/
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