State Policy
The Maine Children's Alliance advocates for policies and systems that improve the economic and social well-being of children, youth and families in Maine.
State Policy Advocacy
NEW! Restoring Early Childhood Investments - Important resources to help child advocates talk about Head Start, Child Care Subsidies and Home Visiting:
- Why Head Start?
- MCA's Maine Head Start Report - 2013
- Q&A on Restoring Funds to Head Start, Child Care Subsidies, and Home Visiting
- Maine Head Start Director's Statement on restoring funds
- A Summary of Research on Head Start’s Impact
- Maine Families Home Visiting Fact Sheet
Legislative Agenda-First Session 126th Maine Legislature
Maine Children's Alliance Early Childhood Policy Update, February 2012
State Budget
Earned Income Tax Credits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly knows as food stamps
Temporary Aid to Needy Families
MaineCare
Medicaid
Child Welfare
Mental Health
Dental Health