Maine Families, formerly Parents Are Teachers Too, (Maine Families) is a home-visiting program offering information and support to first-time parents of all ages and income levels in Hancock County. The program begins during pregnancy or shortly after the baby's birth. Maine Families is based on two beliefs:

Maine Families ON THE RADIO
Maine Families has a monthly radio program called "Baby Talk" on WERU-FM (89.9 FM & 102.9 in Bangor). Maine Families Coordinator Cathy Jacobs, RN, is the host and each month, on the third Thursday at 10 a.m., she interviews a panel of guests about a particular topic related to babies and young children. Listeners can call in with their questions and comments. Call Maine Families for information on upcoming topics.

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  1. The first years of life provide the foundation for all future experiences
  2. Parents are the most important teachers their children will ever have.

During the first few years of life, your child will learn and develop faster than at any other time. As a parent, you can give your child the kinds of early experiences that will help him or her to grow and develop in the healthiest possible way.

During visits to your home, you will receive information on

  • Having a healthy pregnancy 
  • Fetal development
  • Preparing for your baby's arrival
  • Labor and delivery
  • Infant care and feeding
  • Child development (what to expect and how to help your baby learn)
  • Using books with babies and toddlers
  • Other community resources available to families
Maine Families's goal is to make your life as a parent a little easier and more satisfying, so that you can give your child the best possible start in life.

If you live in Hancock County and are expecting or parenting your first baby, you are invited to take part in Maine Families at no cost to you.

Contact us at:

cjacobs@downeasthealth.org
52 Christian Ridge Road
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Call Toll Free: 1-800-492-5550
or locally: 667-5304 Ext. 225
Fax: 667-6117