Maine

Department of Health and Human Services
221 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-3707
affme@aol.com

State Website http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/howtoadopt.htm
Photolisting http://www.adoptuskids.org/states/me/

Foster home regulations- http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/chaps10.htm
Medical Assistance- http://www.maine.gov/bms/

ICPC
Bureau of Children & Family Services
Department of Human Services
State House, Station 11
221 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-5060

WIC- Maine WIC Nutrition Program
Division of Family Health
Department of Health and Human Services
11 SHS
286 Water Street, 6th Floor
Augusta, ME 04333
toll-free in-state: 1-800-437-9300
email: mary.owen@maine.gov
website: http://www.WICforME.com

You must wait a minimum of 6 months before petitioning for adoption.

Basic Rates:

Age	Daily Rate
0-5	$14.39 to 17.11
6-9	$14.69 to 17.40
10-13	$15.57 to 18.26
14-20	$16.48 to 19.23

Specialized Rates:

Age	Daily Rate
0-5	$20.11 to 35.11
6-9	$20.40 to 35.40
10-13	$21.36 to 36.26
14-20	$22.23 to 37.23

Maine also offers an exceptional medical rate ($1,800/month or $60/day)
Effective July 1, 2004 there will be only two available rates for adoption assistance: $16.50 and $30.00.

Credits: Kelly L. Killian