maine department of health and human services
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PublishedApril 25, 2018
Maine watchdog agency delays report on state’s handling of fatal child abuse cases
The office needs 3 more weeks to complete its inquiry into the deaths of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy and 4-year-old Kendall Chick.
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PublishedApril 19, 2018
Ask for ID: Maine DHHS warns against person posing as child protective services caseworker
The department says all employees should have identification and people who are visited by someone from DHHS should not hesitate to ask to see ID.
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PublishedApril 10, 2018
Maine House votes to save child abuse prevention program
The LePage administration plans to end the program in September.
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PublishedApril 5, 2018
Man charged with terrorizing after threat to blow up DHHS building
Alexander Hanks had made his threats on social media.
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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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