Choosing child care will be one of the most important decisions you will make. Maine has resources to help! Child Care Choices has an online tool to help you find a licensed childcare facility.

CCAP helps eligible families to pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or participate in a job training program. CCAP is also available for eligible families where the adult(s) are retired and are the legal guardian of a child.

While childcare is essential to the functioning and success of a family, it is often extremely difficult to access, all while at a significant financial cost. Check out Portland of Opportunity site and see their journey map and guides to help you through various options available to families.

Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.