maine department of health and human services
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PublishedJune 24, 2021
State brings in outside agency to help DHHS investigate deaths of 4 children in past month
With Maine’s child welfare system under scrutiny again, DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the decision to engage Casey Family Programs is a ‘call to action.’
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PublishedJune 22, 2021
Commentary: As an employer, the state of Maine must stop subsidizing low-wage work
The state should lead by example and start paying all state workers at least $15 an hour.
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PublishedJune 4, 2021
Maine reaches settlement over alleged Disabilities Act violation
The state agrees to change the way it provides services to people with intellectual disabilities by granting exceptions to its limit on services provided in one's own home.
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PublishedJune 3, 2021
Maine Senate votes to create separate child welfare agency
The proposal, which faces further votes in the Legislature, is a response to concerns that reforms are not happening quickly enough after several high-profile child-abuse deaths.
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PublishedMay 28, 2021
Maine Voices: Home- and community-based care provides essential infrastructure
Maine and federal officials should prioritize investing in what our loved ones need to complete activities of daily living and participate fully in our communities.
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PublishedApril 29, 2021
DHHS: Maine does not need a stand-alone child welfare department
A bill before the Legislature would interfere with positive change in protecting vulnerable children, says the head of the Office of Child and Family Services.
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PublishedApril 28, 2021
Sen. Diamond: Maine needs a new state department to protect children
L.D. 1263 would transition the Office of Child and Family Services into a stand-alone agency, allowing for proper funding and more transparency.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2021
Commentary: State rises to pandemic challenges with in-home services for older Mainers
Supportive state and federal policy and funding has fueled in-home support workers, volunteers, municipalities, nonprofit support agencies and health care providers.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2021
Health groups, affected families urge lawmakers to toughen Maine standards on ‘forever chemicals’
Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on the first of multiple bills this session taking aim at the class of chemicals known as PFAS, which are the focus of growing health concerns nationwide.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2021
DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges
The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.
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